Turkey's Golden Orange Film Festival Launches Student Film Competition

The International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival is launching a new "Cinema Schools Student Films Competition" this year, aiming to foster the creation of new films by young talents. This initiative underscores the festival's commitment to supporting emerging filmmakers and enriching Turkey's cinematic landscape.

Scheduled to run from October 24 to 31, the 63rd edition of the festival will host this competition alongside its main events. Cinema schools across Turkey are eligible to participate, with each institution permitted to submit a single film not exceeding 15 minutes in length. The films must have been produced between October 1, 2025, and July 30, 2026.

Applications for the competition are open until Monday, August 31, at 11:59 PM, and must be submitted through the official Golden Orange website. Finalists will gain accreditation to screen contemporary Turkish and international films and will have opportunities to network with established film professionals throughout the festival.

The winning student film, selected as "Best Film," will receive the prestigious Golden Orange statuette, recognizing outstanding achievement in student filmmaking. This competition provides a significant platform for aspiring directors, producers, and cinematographers to gain recognition and industry exposure.