Organized under the auspices of the Kütahya Governorship, with the support of the General Directorate of Cinema of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in partnership with the Turkish Cinema and Television Producers Association (TESİYAP), and hosted by the Aizanoi Cinema Association (ASİFSAD), the 5th Aizanoi Short Film Festival will take place on June 12–14, 2025 — with Gürok Group, one of Turkey’s largest private sector organizations, as the main sponsor.
Set in the enchanting and historic Aizanoi Ancient City, the festival will feature a rich program of screenings and events focusing on themes such as the climate crisis and gender equality. This year’s main themes are:
In addition to film screenings, the festival will include talks, workshops, and opportunities to connect with industry professionals.
Ebru Özoğul, Corporate Communications Director of Gürok Group, shared her thoughts on the sponsorship:
“Supporting art and creativity while raising awareness on social and environmental issues is very important to us. The Aizanoi Short Film Festival offers a unique platform to achieve these goals. It brings together history, art, and social consciousness. As Gürok, we’re also proud to have been the excavation sponsor of the Aizanoi Ancient City since 2020. We are honored to be a part of such a meaningful event.”
For more information about the festival and how to participate, please visit:
https://filmfreeway.com/AizanoiFilmFest
You can also follow the festival on Instagram for detailed updates: