Blog A short film route from Italy to Turkey with Giulia Iannello

In our conversation with Giulia Iannello, we explore the journey of Magma International Short Film Festival, the details of its collaboration with Akbank Short Film Festival, and much more.

Seminar Organizing a Biennial: The 7th Mardin Biennial Example

8 June 2026 - What distinguishes biennials from large exhibitions or festivals? Through which processes do they emerge? We will answer these questions by examining this year's 7th Mardin Biennial in comparison with established examples.

Short Film Turisti

Short Film Ultraviolet

Short Film The Nature of Dogs

Short Film Nuestra Sombra

Short Film 400 Cassettes

Blog The Shared Emotions of Iran: The Cinema of Ali Asgari

Ali Asgari, who started his cinematic journey with short films and continued with feature films, will take part in the discussion program of the 20th Akbank Short Film Festival to share his cinematic experiences. Let’s take a look at the cinema of Ali Asgari, the mind behind many shorts that have traveled to festivals worldwide.

Short Film Aitana

Short Film Wall, The Wall

Short Film Sea Salt

Short Film Things Unheard Of