The third of the Short Film Competition organized as part of the festival is being held this year. This competition aims to support the development of short film production and bring quality short films from all over the world to the festival audience. The competition is open for short films produced in 2022 and 2023, not exceeding 20 minutes, in fiction and animation, without subject limitation. Applications continue until 14 July. After the end of the applications, the selection committee will determine the films that make it to the finals. The Selection Committee consists of film critic Aslı Ildır, editor Baran Bozdağ and the Festival's Program Director Kaan Denk. The finalists, which will be announced on August 4, will be evaluated by the jury and the festival audience for the Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Audience Special Award. The film that is deemed worthy of the Best Film award will win a prize of $1000, while the winners of the Best Director and Best Screenplay awards will each receive a cash prize of $500. Applications for participation in the Accessible Film Festival are received through filmfreeway.com. You can find detailed information about the competition and the festival and the application conditions at
www.engelsizfestival.com and
https://filmfreeway.com/AccessibleFilmFestival websites. The festival aims to support the production of short films and make an important contribution to this art, while promoting equal access to cinema for all. Accessible Film Festival and Short Film Competition attract a wide range of attention and participation every year, highlighting the universal language of cinema and an equality-based approach.
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