14th London Turkish Film Festival
Fri 5 Dec 2008 to Thu 18 Dec 2008
12:00 PM to 1:00 AM
OPENING GALA British Film Institute, Southbank (Central London)
London Turkish Film Festival
Background
The London Turkish Film Festival (LTFF) was inaugurated by Vedide Kaymak in 1993, and since then it has been a vital event in the London cultural scene. Vedide has been involved in a variety of arts and cultural activities in London - promoting Turkish culture, programming for MTV’s Turkish channel, and co-producing short film productions. Her project has been facilitated by the energetic support of the Rio Cinema in Dalston and by the encouragement of its general manager, Charles Rubinstein. The supportive role of Film London has also been a crucial factor in the development of the Festival. Now in its 14th year, the festival has grown from a small three-day event to a full-scale film festival over two weeks.The festival has always had an inclusive approach towards programming. Thus, it has provided a platform in the UK for a new generation of film-makers of Turkish origin who live and work in Western Europe. Indeed, as it has developed, the LTFF has sought to foreground the new kind of transnational cinema that has been proliferating across – and beyond – Europe. The festival has also featured a programme of short films, giving an opportunity to young feature and documentary film-makers.
Over its lifespan, the LTFF has screened nearly 200 feature, and 300 short and documentary films. The festival has also invited nearly 100 guests, including directors, producers, actors, and short film-makers. Panels and discussions have also featured as another key activity of the festival, and have involved a wide range of participants from the international film industry.
Over the last decade, young Turkish film-makers, not only in Turkey, but also those living in Western Europe, have found new creative directions, making critically acclaimed films, and winning awards all over the world.
The 14th London Turkish Film Festival will take the best of contemporary Turkish film-making talent to a diverse London audience, challenging pre-conceptions about contemporary Turkish culture and promoting dialogue about our shared human experience.
Festival screening locations
London’s 14th Turkish Film Festival will take place from 5-18 December 2008. 20+ feature films and 30+ short films will be screened in 6 locations, including 3 Central London cinemas venues:• OPENING GALA British Film Institute, Southbank (Central London)
• Barbican, City of London (Central London)
• Cineworld, Wood Green (North London)
• Odeon Covent Garden, (Central London)
• Odeon, Lee Valley (East London)
• Rio Cinema, Hackney (East London)
‘Meet the Film Maker’ events
‘Meet the Film-Maker’ events during the festival will offer a rare opportunity for London’s cinema audiences to meet and ask questions to 10 Turkish film makers.
As well as post-screening discussions, the festival will include less formal café-based events with a number of the invited guests.
Children’s and Young People’s Workshops
Children:
There will be film-making workshops for children aged 6-8 and 9-12 in the lead up to the Festival. Children’s workshops will involve professional instruction, advice and hands-on experience on script-writing, film shooting and editing. The outputs will be screened in the short-film section of the Festival. Children will gain new skills, confidence and insight into this art form, as well as inputting cultural reflections.
Young People:
Young people aged 13+ will participate in workshops on how to organise and manage events, in particular film festivals. They will also be practically involved in preparations, including marketing and the running of the Festival. They will gain important skills and experience which will be relevant in their future education and employment....
Event Details
| Date: | Fri 5 Dec 2008 |
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| To: | Thu 18 Dec 2008 |
| Time: | 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM |
| Venue: | OPENING GALA British Film Institute, Southbank (Central London) |
| Address: |
London United Kingdom |
Organiser Details
| Organiser: | Ipro- Aranes Ltd |
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| Contact tel: | 07956965760 |
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