Islands Short Film Competition Awards Find Their Owners
The award-winning productions of the organization, held for the eighth time this year to support the art of cinema, have been announced.
The awards for the 8th Adalar Short Film Competition, organized by the Adalar Culture Association to support the art of cinema and contribute to the cultural memory of the Princes' Islands in Istanbul, found their owners at a ceremony held at the Büyükada Anadolu Club.
Competition Process and Applications
The application process for the competition, organized by the Adalar Culture Association, began on October 1, 2025, and ended on August 15, 2026. During this period, cinema enthusiasts and directors submitted a total of 30 short films.
Jury Evaluation
The entries participating in the competition were examined by a jury consisting of figures from the world of cinema. The jury committee, comprising Ali Can Sekmeç, Annie Geelmuyden Pertan, Gülper Refiğ, Nil Gürpınar, and Özer Kangür, completed their evaluations on Monday, September 7.
Award Ceremony Details
The awards were presented to their owners at a ceremony held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 18:00 at the Büyükada Anadolu Club. The event was attended by Adalar District Governor Uğur Bulut, Adalar Municipality Council Member Aytül Ekşiyan, and numerous cinema enthusiasts.
Award-Winning Films
In the competition, the first-place award went to the documentary "Maviye Tutunanlar" directed by Sümeyye Çetingöz. The second-place award was given to Batuhan Sevim's film "Öyle Bir Hikâye", while the third-place winner was the short film "Belâ" directed by Bilâl Karadağ.
Award Amounts
According to the award amounts specified in the competition specifications, it was decided to provide financial support of 35 thousand TL for the production achieving first place, 25 thousand TL for second place, and 15 thousand TL for the work achieving third place.