Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) as part of the Istanbul Film Festival, with Anadolu Efes as its main supporter, the 21st Meetings on the Bridge continue to support filmmakers. Meetings on the Bridge will take place from April 14–16 at the Pera Museum, Borusan Music House, Institut Français Turkey, and Yapı Kredi Culture and Arts.
Within the scope of Meetings on the Bridge, which aims to support international collaborations, presentations of projects selected for the Film Development Platform, Work in Progress Platform, and Short Film Workshop will be held for industry professionals, including international producers, sales agents, fund managers, and festival programmers. These presentations will be followed by one-on-one meetings with the guests.
The film projects will be presented by Alyssa Dillard, a performance artist and director.
As part of Meetings on the Bridge, Türkiye’s first film market, Cinema Talks will also be organized with the participation of leading national and international cinema professionals. These panels, which are free of charge and open to the public, will address current topics within the film industry.
The awards to be presented to projects selected from the Film Development Platform, Work in Progress Platform, and Short Film Workshop, as well as the jury members who will evaluate the projects for the 21st Meetings on the Bridge, have been announced.
21st Meetings on the Bridge Jury Members
The Film Development Platform jury, which aims to support nine feature-length fiction and documentary projects in development, includes Locarno Pro Industry Manager Daria Voumard from Switzerland, Arte France Cinéma Selection Committee Member Gilles Duval from France, and filmmaker Tarık Aktaş from Türkiye.
The jury of the Work in Progress Platform, featuring ten feature films that have largely completed filming or are in the post-production stage, includes Picture Tree International Festival Manager & Acquisitions Stella Wejchert from Germany, Sundance Film Festival Programmer Sudeep Sharma from the United States, and director Tolga Karaçelik from Türkiye.
The Short Film Workshop jury in which four short film projects will be supported, consists of Head of Berlinale Shorts Anna Henckel-Donnersmarck from Germany, actress and producer Bige Önal from Türkiye, and European Short Pitch Head of Programme Julie Marnay from France.
You can find detailed information about the juries here.
21st Meetings on the Bridge Awards
Special Awards
Türker İnanoğlu Debut Film Encouragement Award - 500,000 TL
Breaking into the Industry: Mentorship Program for Aspiring Producers Award
The International Screen Institute Award
Midpoint Consulting Award
Film Development Platform
Meetings on the Bridge Award - 300,000 TL
Matte Post-Production Award
Melodika Sound Award
Filmarka Equipment Award
Work in Progress Platform
Anadolu Efes Award - 300,000 TL
Netflix Film Support Award - 300,000 TL
Postgarden Color Award
Fata Morgana Trailer Award
Short Film Workshop
CUPRA Short Film Award - 200,000 TL
Lumix Pro Support Award
Road to Clermont Participation Award
Square Eyes Counseling Award
Click here for more information about the awards.
Supporters and Collaborations
In its 21st year, Meetings on the Bridge collaborates with its main sponsor Anadolu Efes, industry partner, Consulate General of India in Istanbul, debut film sponsor TÜRVAK, training program supporter 19.30 Film, and various award sponsors, including Netflix, Mattepost, Melodika, Postgarden, Filmarka, CUPRA, Panasonic Lumix Experience Centre, Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival, International Screen Institute, Tallinn Film Festival, Midpoint, Fata Morgana, and Square Eyes. The event is further supported by the Institut Français de Turquie, the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Istanbul, the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, and the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Istanbul. Additional event sponsors include Netflix, CUPRA, Koskos Film, and Sen’den, while venue sponsors include Pera Museum, Borusan Music House, Yapı Kredi Culture and Arts Centre, Institut Français, and Atlas Cinema.
