TCFF Miami – Turkish Cinema Film Festival is an international short film festival based in Miami, celebrating films connected to Turkish cinema and culture.

The festival is open to short films from around the world that have at least one of the following:
• A Turkish filmmaker or crew member
• A story related to Turkish culture or identity
• A film set in Turkey

Our mission is to create a bridge between Turkish cinema and international audiences, while providing filmmakers with a professional screening experience in Miami.

Selected films from each category will be screened on the big screen during the festival day.

Awards & Prizes

Awards include:

• Best Short Film
• Best Director
• Best Screenplay
• Best Actor
• Best Actress
• Best Cinematography
• Best Editing
• Best Visual Effects
• Best Drama Short Film
• Best Social Impact Film
• Best Experimental Short Film
• Jury Special Award

All selected films will be officially screened during the festival.

Rules & Terms

• Maximum runtime: 15 minutes
• Minimum runtime: 1 minute
• Films must be submitted via FilmFreeway

• English subtitles are required unless the original language is English

• Films must meet at least one of the following:
- A Turkish filmmaker or crew member
- A story related to Turkish culture
- The film takes place in Turkey

• All genres are accepted
• Films must be completed after January 1, 2023
• Multiple submissions are allowed

• The festival reserves the right to use excerpts for promotional purposes
• Submission fees are non-refundable