The 36th Ankara Film Festival, taking place from November 13–21, continues to support the work of young filmmakers this year. The films selected for the festival’s National Short Film Competition have been announced.
This year’s lineup stands out with themes ranging from human relationships and societal transformations to personal quests and surreal narratives. The competition, bringing together diverse voices from Turkiye’s short film scene, aims to provide a platform for new forms of storytelling.
The films competing this year are as follows:
- Whites and Colors — Director: Ahmet Kıran
- Alis — Director: Beril Tan
- Hevraz — Director: Cemal İşnas
- Everything That Is Ours — Director: Deniz Kezik
- Eyelash — Director: Doğa Kılcıoğlu
- Actually Everyone — Director: Emre Cef Kamhi
- After 30 Minutes — Director: Hasan Ali Kılıçgün
- Procedure — Director: Rabia Özmen
- Retreat — Director: Saim Güveloğlu
- Bimba — Director: Sandra Peso
- Happy Feet — Director: Sevgi Esman
- I Think I’ll Live (Not the Musician) — Director: Toprak Işık
- The Color of the Stone — Director: Tuğba Yaşar
The short film competition, a key part of the Ankara Film Festival’s support for young directors, attracts significant attention each year. This year’s selection includes both experienced short filmmakers and emerging talents making waves with their debut films.
The winners will be announced at the festival’s closing ceremony on November 21.
