Diyarbakır, known for its rich historical and cultural heritage, is now gearing up to make a name for itself in the world of cinema. The 1st Dicle International Short Film Festival, where Prof. Dr. Şükran Güzin Ilıcak Aydınalp, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts (GSF) at Istanbul Gelişim University (IGU), is a member of the festival committee, and where Ahmet Bikiç, a lecturer in the Department of Communication and Design, serves as the festival director, is set to open its doors to cinema enthusiasts from December 19 to 22, 2023, with the support of the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the General Directorate of Cinema. It is reported that nearly 100 films and documentaries have already applied for the festival.
This exciting event stands as a testament to Istanbul Gelişim University's commitment to the fields of art and culture. The festival invites cinema enthusiasts to the enchanting world of the 1st Dicle International Short Film Festival, where short films from all around Turkey and the world will meet the audience, contributing to the mesmerizing universe of cinema.
The primary aim behind organizing this festival is to highlight the historical and cultural richness of Diyarbakır and promote the city as a modern center for culture, art, and science. This festival will once again emphasize the importance of Diyarbakır on the Turkish and global cultural and artistic stage, celebrating the city's history and cultural heritage.
Scheduled for December 19-22, 2023, the 1st International Dicle Short Film and Documentary Festival aims to support non-commercial short film productions, contribute to the national development of fiction, experimental, animation, and documentary cinema, and bring together international and local filmmakers. This event, set to further highlight Diyarbakır's potential in the field of cinema, promises an exciting experience for cinema enthusiasts.
