In the audiovisual universe, viewing and exhibition practices, forms, and perceptions have swiftly changed and are changing due to technological advances, the Internet, data storage and transfer. This transformation has affected all parties in the film industry including the viewers. Then, how has this transformation process in production and distribution influences film festivals? What future awaits the festivals? An advisor to the festival, film critic Engin Ertan will moderate the discussion along these issues, keeping in mind and trying to answer “what’s a good festival, anyway” together with Anna Hoffmann, Berlinale Forum programme manager and a juror at the festival; Berlinale European Film Market director Matthijs Wouter Knol, also a juror; Istanbul Film Festival director Kerem Ayan and Meetings on the Bridge head Gülin Üstün.

This film was a Meetings on the Bridge participant.