Ayvalık International Film Festival Starts on September 14
Continuing with cultural and art gatherings, the festival also hosts a project aimed at reviving the Vural Cinema.
Organized by the Seyir Association in cooperation with the Ayvalık Municipality, the 5th Ayvalık International Film Festival continues with rich film screenings and side events while also drawing attention with urban memory projects.
Festival Venues and Events
Events organized in cooperation with the Seyir Association and the Ayvalık Municipality take place at various points in the center of the city.
Within the scope of the program, talks on contemporary art and urban culture are held alongside film screenings.
A Cinema Project in Ayvalık
One of the most important headings of the festival program is the jointly conducted A Cinema Project in Ayvalık initiative.
With this initiative, which received a grant from the program carried out by İKSV with the support of the European Union, the Vural Cinema is being brought back to life.
Urban Memory Session
The details of the project, which aims to renew the technical infrastructure of the Vural Cinema and use it throughout the year, were shared.
The details of the project were conveyed to the participants in a session moderated by festival director Azize Tan.
International Film Selections
Within the framework of the events, cinema enthusiasts find the opportunity to watch many international productions.
Award-winning films by prominent directors from different countries and special selections take place in the program.