The 21st Akbank Short Film Festival, where director Zeki Demirkubuz will be the honored guest, has announced its international jury and guest names.
Held for the 21st time this year, the 21st Akbank Short Film Festival aims to support the creative power of short films and amplify the voices of young filmmakers. The festival, which will take place from March 17-27, 2025, under the direction of Selim Evci, aims to bring together those who share a passion for short films and to open space for new perspectives on an international platform.
This year's honored guest will be one of Turkey's leading filmmakers, Zeki Demirkubuz. The auteur director, whose latest film Hayat (Life) was recently selected as Turkey's contender for the "Best International Film" category at the Oscars, will meet with young filmmakers and film enthusiasts in the "Experiences" section of the festival. During this event, Hayat will be screened, and Demirkubuz will engage in a talk where he will share his personal experiences on the creation process, his works, and his perspective on cinema.
The 21st Akbank Short Film Festival will take place from March 17-27, 2025, at Akbank Sanat and Kadıköy Cinema. The festival will also be available online, and all screenings will be free of charge to viewers. It will once again be an inspiring meeting point for cinema lovers in March.