Bringing the vibrant spirit of cinema to Yalova for days and offering unforgettable moments to film enthusiasts, the 3rd International Yalova Film Festival brought down its final curtain with a spectacular gala night and an enthusiastic award ceremony. Attended by master figures of cinema, young talents, and distinguished dignitaries, the closing gala bore witness to memories that will be etched into the city's cultural and artistic heritage.
The gala night commenced with a special violin performance of the unforgettable piece "Fikrimin İnce Gülü" by the students of Yalova Fine Arts High School. Following the performance, protocol speeches highlighted once again the immense value the festival has added to the city. Festival Director Dr. Yasin Yılmaz, Yalova Governor Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Usta, and Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Serdar Geri emphasized the unifying power of cinema, drawing attention to the international acclaim of this organization, which elevates Yalova's cultural and artistic vision further with each passing year.
3rd International Yalova Film Festival Winners Announced
The peak of excitement of the evening unfolded during the award ceremony, where the finest talents of the cinema world received their accolades following thorough jury evaluations. The competing productions and award-winning names in the festival were announced as follows:
- International Short Fiction Film - Best Film Award: "The Contact" – Mert Erez
- International Short Animated Film - Best Film Award: "Like Friend, Like Deer" – Malek Eghbali
- International Short AI Film - Best Film Award: "For Better or For Worse" – Atakan Köse
- National Feature Documentary Film - Best Film Award: "The Defeat" – Mehmet Ali Sevimli
- National Short Documentary Film - Best Film Award: "Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual" – Buğra Mert Alkayalar
- National Short Fiction Film - Best Film Award: "Procedure" – Rabia Özmen
- National Student Short Film - Best Film Award: "Maviye Tutunanlar" (Those Clinging to Blue) – Sümeyye Çetingöz
- Special Committee Award: "My Name Is Dog" – Mert Can Altun
- Special Jury Award: "Urfa Cezaevi, Bir Hafızanın Yıkımı" (Urfa Prison: The Demolition of a Memory) – Ali Güzel
Following the presentation of the awards to the winners, a commemorative group photo was taken, bringing the 3rd International Yalova Film Festival to a memorable close amidst immense excitement and lasting impressions set for the coming year.
News: İlayda AKAYDIN
Photography: Selen ÖZET, Berra ŞİMŞEK, Zeynep ALPARSLAN, Mahir EROL, Ceyda LEL
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