22nd Akbank Short Film Festival

It is with regret that we announce the cancellation of the 22nd edition of the Akbank Short Film Festival. We look forward to reuniting in future editions.

Children Workshop Bursa Landscapes Inspired by Hale Asaf (Ages 6-9)

17 January 2026, 15:00 - In this workshop, children are introduced to the life and artistic vision of Hale Asaf, examining selected works from different periods of her career. The event will take place at the Nilüfer Pancar Deposu in Bursa.

Children Workshop Exploring Distance: What’s Out There? (Ages 7-11)

17 January 2026, 13:30 - In this workshop, each child explores their own concept of “distance” through imagination and personal experience. The event will take place at the Nilüfer Pancar Deposu in Bursa.

Children's Theatre Akbank Children’s Theatre "What Am I Going To Be?"

20 December 2025, 14:00 - Celebrating its 53rd year, Akbank Children’s Theatre continues to bring unforgettable experiences to children and families with the play “What Will I Be?”, now touring various stages across Istanbul for the new season.

Panel Where Do You Draw the Line: Suggestions for Transformation

13 December 2025 - How can women of all ages and backgrounds — whether experienced or new to the field, from different professions or communities — who have contributed to cinema or wish to work and continue working in the industry, see, recognize, learn from, and create with one another?

Children Workshop Bursa Landscapes Inspired by Hale Asaf (Ages 6-9)

13 December 2025, 15:00 - In this workshop, children are introduced to the life and artistic vision of Hale Asaf, examining selected works from different periods of her career. The event will take place at the Nilüfer Pancar Deposu in Bursa.

Children Workshop My Transformation Story (Ages 9-12)

13 December 2025 - In this workshop, children explore the concept of “transformation” inspired by Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis. The event will take place at the Nilüfer Pancar Deposu in Bursa.

Workshop Circle of Thought: The Line-Free Space

13 December 2025 - Building on the discussions held throughout the program, this session invites participants to collectively explore how to make women’s labor in the film industry more visible and how to foster a more equitable filmmaking environment.

Seminar The Culture & Ideology of Art - II

11 December 2025 - In this speech, some comments will be made on the connection between societies with different cultures and art, and we will also talk about the relations they have with each other and ideological transformations.

Conversation Where Do Camera Departments Stand on the Line?

6 December 2025 - In this discussion, where we will focus on the power of a camera regardless of gender to explore the new discoveries, stories, relationships, and interactions that arise when the “seeing and showing” dynamic is approached from a female perspective.

Children's Theatre Akbank Children’s Theatre "What Am I Going To Be?"

6 December 2025, 14:00 - Celebrating its 53rd year, Akbank Children’s Theatre continues to bring unforgettable experiences to children and families with the play “What Will I Be?”, now touring various stages across Istanbul for the new season.

Conversation Where Do Production Department Stand on the Line

29 November 2025 - In this talk, we will explore whether production itself has a gender, discussing power dynamics on set as well as the past and future of hierarchical structures. Together with our speakers, Ilgım Coşar and Alara Hamamcıoğlu, we will also touch on practices of team building and management within the film industry.