Conversation Sustainable Food Design

3 June 2025 - In this discussion, we will address important topics such as the future of sustainable foods, eco-friendly packaging, and sustainability at events.

Conversation Loneliness

In this talk, we will trace thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that carry the traces of the past into the future through the theme of “loneliness,” combining the creative force of art with the deep analysis of psychology.

Conversation ​Producing From Waste

22 May 2025 - An informative talk will be conducted with Studio Blai on bringing their approach to universal Precious Plastic movement to Istanbul.

Conversation Mourning

16 April 2025 - In this interview, we will combine the creative power of art with the deep analyzes of psychology and trace the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that carry the traces of the past to the future through the theme of "mourning".

Jazz Listening Club (POSTPONED) Jazz and Cinema: Unexpected Turns

25 March 2025 - This month, our Jazz Listening Club welcomes Hakan Bıçakcı, a national jury member of the 21st Akbank Short Film Festival, as our guest. Together, we will explore how jazz is used as a tension-building tool in cinema, its impact on both the audience and characters, and the role of rhythm in creating a sense of fear.

Conversation (POSTPONED) Production Responsibility and Executive Producing in Cinema - Ahmet Şahin

23 March 2025 - As part of the Akbank Short Film Forum, a talk will be held where producer Ahmet Şahin, who has been involved in numerous projects including About Dry Grasses, Ethos and Clair Obscur, will share his experiences on turning scripts into productions.

Conversation Short to Feature - Vuslat Saraçoğlu

22 March 2025 - Vuslat Saraçoğlu will share her experiences about her cinematic journey with screenings of her first feature film Debt, which won the Best Film award at the 37th International Istanbul Film Festival, and her short documentary Children of Müslüm Baba.

Conversation (CANCELLED) On Production Design - Meral Efe Yurtseven, Yunus Emre Yurtseven

21 March 2025 - The role of production design in cinema and the elements that shape the visual world of cinema will be discussed with experienced production designers Meral Efe Yurtseven and Yunus Emre Yurtseven, who have worked in the art department of the film industry for many years, based on their industry experiences.

Workshop Chasing the Light with Cansu Boğuşlu: Visual Storytelling from Photography to Cinema

21 March 2025 - You are invited to talk about Visual Storytelling from Photography to Cinema with Cansu Boğuşlu, a filmmaker and photographer shaped by the cultural richness of Istanbul.

Conversation Experiences - Zeki Demirkubuz

20 March 2025 - The auteur director Zeki Demirkubuz, who recently directed Hayat (Life), the film that was chosen as Turkey's candidate for "Best International Film" at the Oscars, will meet with young filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts as part of the "Experiences" section of the 21st Akbank Short Film Festival.

Conversation (CANCELLED) On Short Films - Selim Evci

19 March 2025 - A talk will be held where Festival Director Selim Evci will share his experiences with short films accumulated over the years and discuss the significance of short films in his cinema career.

Conversation Short Film Festivals Around the World: A Curator's Perspective - Giulia Iannello

19 March 2025 - This year, Giulia Ianello, the curator and director of Magma - Mostra di Cinema Breve International Short Film Festival, one of Italy's top short film festivals, as well as a member of the International Jury at the 21st Akbank Short Film Festival, will meet with cinema enthusiasts for a discussion on international film festivals.