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.

Panel Turkey Children's Theatre Showcase Program

5 December 2024 - As part of its 8th edition, Atta Festival invites artists, academics, and students interested in producing high-quality children’s theatre to the “Creating a Roadmap in Children's Theatre!”

Conversation Turkey Jazz Network: Understanding the Venue through Music

To study the synergy of venue and music going hand in hand, to explore the city’s foundations around these two elements, Türkiye Caz Ağı (Turkey Jazz Network) invites you to the panel “Müzik Yoluyla Mekânı Kavramak” (“Understanding the Venue through Music”).

Seminar Popular Culture and Contemporary Art in Turkey

Popular Culture is the 20th century’s a gift to the cultural world. It can be said that it started with the entertainment industry and then encompassed every corner of human and social life and processes.

Theater Turkey - Mr Naif and his Aide Gökhan Yılmazer

Mr. Naif, a grumpy puppet, retired after working with various puppeteers and is now living a peaceful life. He meets Gökhan who wishes to become a comedian one day.

Theater Turkey - Turunç’s Garden

The performance aims to encourage children to wonder about their potentials and to create and play in stead of being bored, which is something often encountered today.

Conversation Film Criticism in Turkey

Burak Göral, Selin Gürel and Melikşah Altuntaş will share their valuable views in the field of film criticism with the festival followers.

Conference Turkey within Climate Change Scenarios

This event, which is the third of Science, Technology and Society Talks organized by Istanbulab, focuses on how the public understands scientific and technological controversies.

22nd Akbank Short Film Festival

22nd edition of the Akbank Short Film Festival will take place from March 23 to April 2, 2026.

Concert Mehmet Uluğ Tribute Night: Adam Rudolph’s “Invisible Threads”

Invisible Threads, taking over the stage at ARTER October 9, is a call from that universe, which echoes that music is a bridge across cultures, individual voices can find meaning within unity, and collective creation has the power to heal.

Concert Jazz Clubs Night: Dilan Balkay

Istanbul-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Dilan Balkay will take the stage at Bova on Tuesday, October 7 as part of the Jazz Club Night concerts at the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.

Concert Jazz Clubs Night: Ömercan Şakar "Project OM 4.0"

With his “Project OM 4.0” performance, Ömercan Şakar will take the stage at Nardis on Friday, October 7 as part of the Jazz Club Night concerts of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.