The 35mm İnternational Film Festival / İzmir in Turkey is a premier film festival that showcases the best in short and feature films from filmmakers from all over the world. The festival is known for its diverse selection of films, which range from independent arthouse films to mainstream commercial blockbusters.

The 35mm International Film Festival is a great opportunity for filmmakers to showcase their work to a global audience and to connect with other filmmakers and industry professionals. The festival also offers a number of awards to the best films in each category.

The festival is held annually in İzmir, Turkey, and is typically held in the fall. The festival lasts for several days and includes a variety of events, such as film screenings, panel discussions, and workshops.

Awards & Prizes

Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Documentary Film
Best Animated Film
Best International Film
Best Turkish Film
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Editing

Rules & Terms

Who can enter? Everyone! We're looking for short and feature films from filmmakers all over the world. Short films must be under 30 minutes and feature films must be under 120 minutes. Films must have been completed after January 1, 2023.
What language? Your film can be in any language, but please include English subtitles if it's not in English.
How to submit? Submit your film in a digital format, like MP4 or MOV.
When's the deadline? The deadline to submit your film is May 1, 2024.
How do we choose the winners? A jury of filmmakers, critics, and academics will watch all the films and choose the winners.
What are the prizes? We'll give out prizes for the best films in each category, as well as some special prizes, like the Audience Award and the Best Student Film Award.
What happens after I submit my film? If your film is selected, we'll screen it at the festival and you'll get to come and hang out with us.