Short Film Days at IUE

Izmir University of Economics (IUE) will organize an online festival called "Short Film Days" for the first time this year, giving film enthusiasts two unforgettable days. The festival, where 55 short films will meet with the audience and special workshops will take place, will be held between 22-23 May. In the festival, which will be broadcast live on IUE's YouTube account, there will also be a short film competition where films in different categories such as fiction, documentary, experimental and animation are accepted.

The competition within the scope of the festival, which will be held with the support of IUE Faculty of Communication, Department of Cinema and Digital Media will be open to everyone across Turkey. Applications can be submitted to the competition at https://ieu.edu.tr/kisafilm address until 15 May. In addition to the evaluations of the jury, the votes of the festival audience will be decisive at the result of the competition.

IT WILL BECOME TRADITIONAL

The winner of the competition will be the owner of a special software used in film editing and color processes and keyboard, which will be given by the company "OktoStore". The person deemed worthy of the honorable mention will be rewarded with the program used in editing and color processes. The festival, which will include 15 short films prepared by IUE students as well as award-winning films across Turkey, will give film enthusiasts two insatiable days. The festival, which will include talks and workshops to be organized by IUE Department of Cinema and Digital Media, is aimed to be made traditional and to be held regularly every year.

CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIAL LIFE

Pointing out that they have been preparing for the festival for a long time, IUE Rector Prof. Dr. Murat Aşkar said, “As a university, we are committed to contributing to social life, and we plan activities in this direction. We aimed to organize a festival, both for our students to convey their own works to the audience and to contribute to the film industry during this pandemic period, which is challenging and tiring for all of us. The festival, which we will organize for the first time on a digital platform, will be an exciting experience for us as well. The art unit, which we have established within the University, is also making plans for the upcoming period. We will continue to organize events that appeal to people of all ages and tastes, spreading from Izmir to every corner of our country.” 

VERY IMPORTANT FOR STUDENTS

Asst. Prof. Aras Özgün, Head of  IUE Department of Cinema and Digital Media said, “During the pandemic, cultural life was quite disrupted. People cannot go to the movies; cultural habits cannot be sustained. As the department, we wanted to make our students gain experience by supporting the organization of the festival in such a difficult period. It is very important for students to show their works to the audience and see how the audience reacts. The festival will also contribute to the development of our students significantly.” IUE Art Coordinator Sinemis Eser Akaoğlu stated that the announcements about the event will be made on IUE's website and social media accounts and invited all art lovers to the festival.