Korkut Ata Turkic World Film Festival to be held in Istanbul
The sixth edition of the festival, which brings together Turkic world cinema, will be held in Istanbul with the short film category added for the first time this year.
The Korkut Ata Turkic World Film Festival, to be held for the sixth time, will meet with cinephiles in Istanbul between November 3 and 7, 2026. Prepared in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the International Cinema Association, the event will take place in Istanbul from now on.
Return to Istanbul and Dates
The Korkut Ata Turkic World Film Festival is returning to Istanbul, the city where it started, in its sixth year. Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that the festival will now be held in Istanbul.
Past Host Cities
The first festival was held in Istanbul in 2021. Afterward, the organization, which met with cinephiles in the cities of Bursa, Baku, Ashgabat, and Aktau respectively, has become a deep-rooted tradition.
Expanded Competition Program
In its sixth year, the competition program has been expanded, and the Short Film Competition has been included in the program for the first time. Productions will be evaluated in the categories of feature fiction, documentary, and short film.
Application Process and Dates
The deadline for applications for productions participating in the competition from Turkey was announced as September 25. The awards and fund supports to be given to the winners will be announced at the ceremony on November 7.