Black Owl Film Festival is looking for films that are able to take us around the new world we're living in, through the eyes of independent authors of any gender, nationality, age and ethnicity.
We are located in Bodrum, Turkey, the pearl of the Aegean!

Our Objectives:

1. Provide a platform for emerging international and local film productions to be screened, showcased and discussed.
2. Foster connections and collaborations between independent filmmakers and industry professionals.
3. Highlight and share local film projects with an international audience, since we believe in cinema's power to transcend borders and bring people together through shared experiences and perspectives, by creating a virtuoso circle.
4. Focus on selecting independent initiatives that cover various genres: we are particularly interested in films where script writing, directing, producing, and post-prod showcase a diverse range of artistic visions and perspectives.
5. Shedding light on difficult topics by means of diverse cinematography languages, that are worth covering.
6. Move away from commercial filmmaking, which, despite being impressive, is often inaccessible.

Awards & Prizes

Each film designated as an "Official Selection" will receive a high-resolution image of our Festival Laurels to be used for marketing and promotional purposes. All winners will receive high-resolution images of the Certificates of Award and Festival Laurels.

During the year, we will select the best works and the best authors, whom we will invite to participate in the event.

Rules & Terms

-Multiple entries are accepted: each filmmaker is allowed to submit more than one entry, and each entry may be submitted to more than one category.
-Entry fees are non-refundable.
-All Entries must be in English or with English subtitles.
-We may display promotional material from submitted films during the festival or on our website.
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  • Akiko Matsumoto

    I was honored that my film was chosen, standing out amid an impressive selection of diverse and creative works. The festival provided a vibrant platform for filmmakers to connect and share their passion for storytelling.

    April 2026
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  • Jeny Poquet

    Muchas gracias al festival por la selección de mi cortometraje "Zapatillas sin Cordones!

    March 2026
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  • Olivia N'Ganga

    BLACK OWL FESTIVAL IS PERFECT

    March 2026
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  • Armando Robles

    Greetings and thank you Black Owl Film Festival for the official selection of my screenplay "For the Love of Raquel." It was an honor to participate in your festival.

    March 2026
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  • Kevin B Ploth

    Whooo could ask for a better experience than the Black Owl Festival! It was a total hoot having ARTIMIS and my short film featured — and an even bigger honor to take home a win. The team truly knows how to shine a spotlight that sees in the dark (filmmaker humor intended). Thank you for recognizing veterans and giving wings to stories that matter!

    March 2026
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