We are inviting filmmakers, visual artists and film students from all over the world to send their films in the categories of fiction, documentary, animation or experimental to the International 2 Sides Short Film Festival Edition #5.

At 2YKFF, we care about bringing 2 sides together in every sense. We focus on the experiences of all identities, their ways of living, their races, ethnicities, beliefs and gender while presenting unique short films from different cultures and categories in our selections. We experience new ways of collective viewing by organizing boutique film screenings and festival events at alternative venues.

Every year, we collaborate with a film/art initiative from a different part of the world to create opportunities for collective thinking, research and creation in the field of short film. After our collaborations with Balkan Can Kino from Athens, bi’bakino from Berlin, Galerie de Jaloezie from Rotterdam and DZIGA from Nijmegen in the previous years, we are delighted to announce that we are partnering with Stockholm based FetFilm this year.

"INTIMACIES”
The International 2 Sides Short Film Festival, driven by the emphasis on "our differences, our diversity, our sensitivity," is curious about the diversity of encounters, intersections, and possibilities in the local, universal, and virtual realms, as well as the new place created by these encounters. By focusing on the theme "INTIMACIES", the festival seeks to explore new ways of forming connections and experiencing the new worlds that emerge from these connections.

We are waiting for your short film productions that are made in 2020 or after, and are between 5-20 minutes. While selecting the films that will take part at the festival, we give importance to unique, innovative stylistic elements and a consistent aesthetic as much as the theme and content. We are very excited to watch your films!

*International 2 Sides Short Film Festival is conducted by Digital Film Atelier (DFA).

About 2YKFF
International 2 Sides Short Film Festival (2YKFF) collaborates with a film initiative from a different part of the world every year to develop intercultural dialogue and intersect two sides.

In addition to presenting unique short film productions from different cultures in the categories of fiction, documentary, experimental and animation, the festival organizes capacity and network building events in the field of short film.

2YKFF strengthens the collective viewing and sharing culture by transforming social areas into screening and event venues. It advocates for the right of all individuals to participate, access and contribute to this togetherness and culture.

International 2 Sides Short Film Festival / Uluslararası 2 Yaka Kısa Film Festivali

Everyone is a winner! All selected films deserve a prize and we believe that it’s valuable to give the storytellers an opportunity to share their stories.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing your work!

*Films can be in the genres of documentary, animation, fiction and experimental, and from anywhere in the world.
*Films must have been completed by 2020 or later.
*English subtitles are required for all films. (.srt file)
*The length of the films should be between 5-20 minutes to qualify.
*Films are expected to be compatible with the subjects that the festival focuses on. Please read the introduction before submitting your film.
*The festival does not offer screening fees for selected films.

*If your film gets selected, you will be asked to provide digital stills from the film, press materials, English .srt subtitle file, director’s biography, filmography and a video trailer (if applicable).

Format Requirements:
A H.264 file with the following specifications:
Frame size - 1920 x 1080
Frame rate - 24fps or 25fps
Bit rate - 12000kbps to 35000kbps.
Audio 48khz 24bit stereo

Important Notices:
*Submitted films may be screened at any of our future events. The applicants will be informed in advance in these circumstances.
*By submitting, you give us permission to use your email address for marketing purposes. Your information will never be shared with third parties.
*Films must be the original work of the right-holders and they must have all the rights for festival screening of the films. The Festival will not support any infringement of the copyright and other rights made by the right-holders whose work is the intellectual share of the film screened. By submitting their film, the applicant agrees to the 2024 festival regulations.
*It is the applicant’s duty to obtain all the rights and permissions for the festival screening including rights of third parties such as music, trademarks, logos and other intellectual property rights.
*The festival committee has the right to use a 30-second-part of a film for promotion.

Overall Rating
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  • This is a tremendous film festival with excellent communication, giving value to filmmakers. Thank you!

    October 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Elliot, thanks for your kind words and being a part of the 2YKFF '23. Hope to see you again in the coming years! 🧡

  • Hao Zhou

    Beautiful selection of short films, with a great presentation online and in-person screenings! The festival team is thoughtful and communicative.

    October 2021
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Hao, many thanks for your kind words and being a part of 2YKFF! We're looking forward to hear the updates on your new films.!

  • An incredible, professional and loving film festival. Felt do honoured by My Love being hosted there! The communication is perfect and welcoming, and all the other aspects are stylish, wise and surprising. What else could you want from a film festival? Love from Poland!

    October 2021
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Kuba, many thanks for your kind words and for your participaton to the 2YKFF! Hope to see you again soon!

  • Lucila Riggio

    We absolutely loved being part of this festival with our short film Not for money, not for love, not for nothing. Great communication, good networking opportunities for the filmmaker and great value for the film.

    October 2020
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you very much for your kind feedback and your valuable contribution to the festival. It was a pleasure to host you, and we hope to see you again in the next editions!

  • Marco B

    We were fortunate enough to have our film "Naked" selected in this year edition. 2 Sides is an excellent festival that in spite of the current restrictions was carried out in a personal way. I really appreciated this opportunity and space to discover truly amazing filmmakers and projects around the globe. Stunning selection, friendly staff, kind communication, and great streaming platform. I personally loved how they promote films on social media and interact with audiences. I'm really honored to be part of it this year and I hope to come back!

    October 2020
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    Response from festival:

    Many thanks for your kind feedback and your valuable contribution to the 2SSFF'20. We were very happy to host you, and we wish to see you in the next editions!