12th Bosphorus Film Festival to kick off next month in Istanbul

ISTANBUL, 27 September (BelTA - Anadolu) - The 12th Bosphorus Film Festival will take place on Oct. 18-25, bringing movie lovers together for a week of screenings and events in the shining city of Istanbul.

Anadolu will serve as the global communication partner for the festival, which is organized by the Bosphorus Culture and Arts Foundation.

This year’s festival poster, designed by young artist Mehlika Hilal Kirca, reflects the vibrant colors of Istanbul and highlights the city's iconic Galata Tower.

Festival President Ogun Sanlier said original artwork by unique artists enhance the festival's value each year.

Sanlier stressed that, like in previous years, they aim to reflect the diversity of art in the poster design, adding that the contributions of distinctive artists bring value to the festival.

Kirca also said her design was inspired by the "endless muse of Istanbul and the Bosphorus," with layers of fabric and textures symbolizing the city's sounds, poetry, and vibrancy.

The festival is supported by the Culture and Tourism Ministry’s General Directorate of Cinema, with Turkcell and Turkish Airlines as main sponsors, and Turkmedya as the main media sponsor.