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6th Halic Goldenhorn International film festival & Film Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Extended Deadline\u00a0<\/strong>November 1<\/strong>, 2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Notification Date <\/strong>November 15, 2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Event Date <\/strong>December 1 to 6 2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Event Description<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Halic Goldenhorn Film Fest & Market, The four-day mega event in the largest consumer of cinematic content, equipment, resources and biggest producer of Content, Turkey,\u00a0 brings together Content Sellers, Buyers, Producers, Directors Financiers and Governments on a single platform. We invite you to participate and find your own resources, connect with professionals, companies, Funds that you need. The Halic Goldenhorn Film Fest & Market, shall have Location Managers, Tourism Boards, acquisition and development executives, agents, attorneys, directors, distributors, Over-the-top media services platforms, festival directors, financiers, film commissioners, producers, writers, film funds, film institutes, studios, the world\u2019s press and all those who provide services to the motion picture and television industry. The event is being supported by the General Directorate of Cinema of Turkey, the apex body of all film making associations-organizations<\/p>\n

We are opening a new medium for the cinema industry. “FILM MARKET”. Turkey’s film industry, the world’s leading equipment manufacturers, leasing companies, suppliers, producer companies, directors, academics and film students, film and with experienced filmmakers with new projects, financiers, participants will be here to present their film projects to the film commission.<\/p>\n

Hali\u00e7 Goldenhorn film fest & market, representatives of World cinemas Hollywood, Bollywood, European and Asian Cinema, TV channels, regional and world cinemas come together for a week due to its geographical location. In this cinematic medium, it will be a festival & Film market where they can not give up by cooperating with the world cinema representatives.E\u011fer piyasadaysan\u0131z clothes<\/a>,platformumuz en iyi se\u00e7iminiz! En b\u00fcy\u00fck al\u0131\u015fveri\u015f merkezi!<\/p>\n

The first edition of The Hali\u00e7 Goldenhorn Film Market aims to trade US $ 3 million. Joining means you have a valid reason<\/p>\n

The theme this year is VARIETY! We’ll program a bit of everything in our “first” year! As we grow, and with more eyes than ever looking at our screens, we really want your best Drama, Comedy, Genre, Documentary, Experimental, Web \/ Series, Animated and Student films! We are also proud to say that we have reached representatives of Hollywood, Bollywood, European and Asian Cinema countries so there is always a place for international films as well!<\/p>\n

Hali\u00e7 Goldenhorn Film Festival and Bazaar offers an application discount for films whose original language is Turkish. Yes, for Turkish movies, If your movie is in its original language, please contact us before shipping; we will offer you a discount code that will apply to both Hali\u00e7 Goldenhorn Film Festival screenings and the Film Market. Contact us directly for the code.<\/p>\n

We are a festival that is very proud of screening films made by all filmmakers, regardless of gender or race. Everyone has a chance, and our programming jury is actively looking for films with subjects suitable for world cinema.<\/p>\n

MARKET<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are proud to present the Film Market for the first year, which is the last weekend of the festival and includes Industry Development events, quality networking, sales talks and more! nearly 50 countries will participate. You should too!<\/p>\n

OUR CITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cinema world loves our city and has hosted many world stars. Istanbul, Turkey, an important destination for film and television productions. The birth of Turkish cinema Ye\u015fil\u00e7am took place in this city. Directors love the “everywhere” look of the city and people love to see it on screen! If you want to shoot in our big city, you will have the opportunity to meet people who run the festival office!<\/p>\n

Filmmakers and directors from all over the world choose Halic Goldenhorn Film Festival & market as a necessary stop. We want you to be a part of this growing scene! See you in Hali\u00e7 Goldenhorn in December!<\/p>\n

\nAwards & Prizes\n

Judged by four eminent International Film Juries (Narrative Feature, Short, Documentary, National, Foreign), Film Critics and participating film festival delegates, the Awards shall be announced on 4th December 2021 at a glittering award ceremony by some of the best known names of Turkey and World Cinemas.<\/p>\nThe Award categories:
\nFILM SUBMISSIONS
\nJury Choice Truly Independent
\nMembers of the Competitive sections of the Film Juries may recommend the following Awards:
\nGoldenhorn for Best International Narrative Feature Film\nJury prizes in the following categories:
\nBest Narrative Feature Film
\nBest Narrative Feature Director
\nBest Narrative Feature Script
\nBest Narrative Feature Cinematography
\nBest Narrative Feature Actor
\nBest Narrative Feature Actress
\nBest Narrative Feature Editing
\nBest Narrative Feature Films Music
\nBest Narrative Feature Art Director
\nJury Special Award
\nSpecial Audience Award
\nEurasia Special Award
\nAcademic Award
\nBest Documentary Feature
\nJury Special Award
\nBest Narrative Short
\nJury Special Award
\nBest Documentary Short
\nJury Special Award
\nBest Animation Short
\nJury Special Award
\nBest Experimental Short
\nJury Special Award
\nMid Length
\nJury Special Award
\nNarrative Feature Screenplay
\nJury Special Award
\nShort film Screenplay
\nJury Special Award\n<\/section>\n

\nRules & Terms\n

The submission of films for selection of the Final Programme of the Halic Goldenhorn International film festival shall be made only in accordance with the provisions set out in the Halic Goldenhorn International film festival Regulations as well as the Pre-Selection Conditions.<\/p>\nORGANIZERS
\nFotofilm, is the founder and organizer of the Halic Goldenhorn International film festival . Halic Goldenhorn International film festival is an annual event held at various \u0130stanbul venues. The event is supported by several Government, Non-Government and Film Industry organizations.\nOBJECTIVES
\nHali\u00e7 Goldenhorn is an international film festival. Its specific objective is to promote and support the development of the cinematic art globally. Its goal is to act as a point of convergence for the national and International Cinema industries. The spirit of the Festival is the one of discovery which strives to turn a catalyst for the development of the Cinematic art globally, particularly through its market segments, Hali\u00e7 Goldenhorn Film Bazaar, Seminars, Master Classes, Panel Discussions etc.\nArticle 1
\nThe Halic Goldenhorn International Film Festival will take place in \u0130stanbul from 1 th to 6th December 2025.\nArticle 2
\nThe Board of Selectors chooses and invites films to be presented in Halic Goldenhorn International Film Festival\u2019s Competitive sections, as well as in several non-competitive ones.
\nFilms made after December 1st 2024 are eligible for the festival, exclusively for the following programmes:
\nInternational Competition – Feature Films only
\nInternational Competition – Short Fiction Films only
\nInternational Competition – Documentary Films only
\nTurkey Competition – Turkey Feature Films only
\nTurkey Competition – Short Fiction Films only
\nTurkey Competition – Documentary Films only
\nSubmissions for films will be accepted only if they fit the profiles of sections listed above. Other films are by Invitation only.
\nFestival screening format is DCP. Other formats only upon request, depending on the theatre.\nArticle 3
\nOnce the film has been selected and the Invitation to participate at the Festival is accepted, the film cannot be withdrawn from the Festival Programme. Any withdrawal of film post selection and communication of the same to the Entrant shall be liable to pay damages to the Festival.\nArticle 4
\nAll films must be presented in their original language and, where this language is other than Turkish, DCP or the screening format of the film must be subtitled in English and Turkish (if not otherwise specified). Subtitling expenses are to be met by the Participant.\nArticle 5
\nAll film entries for Competitive sections \u2013 International Competition for feature films, International Competition for Short films, International Competitions for Documentary films and Turk competition for feature films must be submitted to the Festival for selection by November 15, 2025.
\nThe decision of the Festival with regard to selection\/rejection of a film shall be final and no communication whatsoever in this regard shall be entertained.\nArticle 6
\nAll submissions must contain the following:
\nA duly completed online\/offline Entry Form.
\nUploaded\/couriered screener of the film or Vimeo\/YouTube link with password valid till December 6, 2025 or a DVD\/Blue Ray (if the film’s original language is other than English, the Festival requires receiving on-screen English subtitles).
\nSubmissions can also be sent by mail, containing a copy of duly completed Entry Form and the screener DVD\/Blue Ray (All Region), labelled with the film’s title, director’s name, and language of subtitles. Submissions must be sent fully pre-paid to the address as indicated on the Entry Form plus specifying the Festival programme that you are applying for. The Festival reserves the right to refuse any shipment entailing additional costs.\n6a. For films selected to be screened at the Festival, these materials must also be sent by email only:
\nPhotograph of the Director (Jpeg)
\nDirector\u2019s Biography and Filmography (200 word file)
\nOne or more stills from the film (Jpeg high resolution files)
\nDialogue or Spotting Sheet\/List in English (SRT Files by email)
\nFilm Clips \/ Trailer (Links or DVDs or Blue Rays)
\nPoster of the Film (Jpeg- soft copy) only
\nCBFC certification, if available (for Turkey films only)\n6b. Additionally, for films selected to be screened in Competition Programmes:
\nPhotos of the leading actor\/ actress (Jpeg high resolution files only)
\nLeading actor\/ actress biography and filmography (200 word files only)
\nList of cast and crew members attending the Festival (word files only)
\nNone of the above listed required materials will be returned.\nArticle 7
\nThe Festival may use all materials cited in Article 6 for promotional purposes and to compile the Festival Catalogue (web and printed copies both). The Festival bears no responsibility for published inaccuracies originating in submitted materials.\nArticle 8
\nDuring the Festival, selected films will be available in the Digital Video Library, open exclusively to designated Film Bazaar professionals and journalists.
\nBy accepting to be part of the Festival, Participants grant permission for their film to be included in the Video Library unless other arrangements have been made with the Festival.\nArticle 9
\nAll prints of selected films must arrive in Festival by November 20, 2025 and must be made available for the entire festival period, unless otherwise agreed. It is obligatory for the Participant to follow the Festival’s shipping instructions (to be sent to film producer, director or another film representative along with the letter of acceptance of the film).
\nThe Festival will cover one-way shipping costs for all selected films, unless otherwise agreed. The Festival will be responsible for customs clearance in Istanbul, Turkey.
\nAll prints will be returned within four weeks following the Festival\u2019s closing date. As far as possible, the Festival will respect the wishes of Participants concerning return shipment of their film. Where print is to be returned to an address different to that of the sender, this must to be clearly noted along with the desired date of arrival at the return address.
\nThe insurance of film print goes into effect the moment the film is received by DHL or another courier agent in Istanbul. The insurance remains in effect until the film is re-shipped. Unless otherwise arranged, in the event of damage or loss of the screening copy during the Festival, the Festival is only responsible for the cost of producing a new screening copy based on current standard laboratory rates.
\nDamage to the film print must be reported to the Festival in writing within one month following the return of the print and prior to the film’s next screening. Any claims will be judged by the reported state of the print.
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\nArticle 10
\nInternational Jury for all International Competitive sections will be comprised of prominent representatives of culture, film theory, criticism as well as filmmakers and producers. Three international and oneTurk jury will be appointed as under:
\nInternational Competition – Feature Films
\nInternational Competition – Short Films
\nInternational Competition – Documentary Films
\nTurkey Competition – Turkey Feature Films
\nTurkey Competition – Short Films
\nTurkey Competition – Documentary Films\nThe Awards:
\nThe following are the awards at the Festival. Additionally, the Festival delegates will vote for the Viewers\u2019 Choice Awards and designated Accredited Film Critics for \u2018Critics Choice Awards\u2019 in all the above-mentioned competitive sections.\nArticle 11
\nMembers of the Competitive sections of the Film Juries may recommend the following Awards:
\n(the Prize, a single trophy is shared equally by the Director and the Producer)
\nBest International Feature Film
\nBest International Director
\nBest International Actor- Male
\nBest International Actor- Female
\nBest International Cinematography
\nBest International Sound
\nBest International Editing
\nBest International Short Film
\nBest International Documentary Film
\nBest national Feature Film
\nBest national Feature Director
\nBest Male Playback
\nBest Female Playback
\nCritics\u2019 Choice Award to the Best Foreign Film
\nViewers\u2019 Choice Award to the Best Foreign Film
\nJury special prize to the Best International Short Film
\nViewers\u2019 Choice Award to the Best International Short Film
\nJury special prize to the Best International Documentary Film
\nViewers\u2019 Choice Award to the Best International Documentary Film
\nHalic Goldenhorn International Film Festival holds the right to provide additional partner awards.\nArticle 12
\nAward winners are expected to attend the Festival Closing Ceremony to be held on December 6, 2025. Award winners are obliged to mention the award as announced, nationally as well as internationally, in all publicity and promotional material and attend the ceremony in person and not by representation.\nArticle 13
\nThe invitation sent for each film in Competition sections selected by the Festival must remain strictly confidential between the Festival Management and the Participant until the Festival decides to make an official announcement in this regard.\nArticle 14
\nParticipation in the Halic Goldenhorn International Film Festival implies acceptance of all regulations and pre-selection conditions. The Chairman, Halic Goldenhorn International Film Festival has the power to settle all issue not covered by the present Rules and
\nRegulations.\n

PRE-SELECTION CONDITIONS<\/p>\nArticle 1
\nFilms must have been produced after December 1th 2024.
\nFilms that have neither been presented in television nor in the Internet \/ VOD
\nAll Feature Films must exceed 60 minutes in length.
\nAll Mid Length films must be between 30 – 60 min length.
\nAll Short films must be between 01-30 Minutes in length.\nArticle 2
\nThe Producer of the selected film is obliged to provide the presence of at least one member of the selected film’s cast and crew (director, lead actor and actress) at the Festival. The film’s Director must attend the Festival and present the film. The Festival will cover accommodation for two nights for the Invitee.\nArticle 3
\nThe cast and crew members of the selected film present at the Festival are obliged to promote the film through participating at official press conference, photo call, introduction prior to the film’s screening and interviews with selected Halic Goldenhorn International Film Festival partners as conveyed by the Festival.\nArticle 4
\nFilms that have not been exhibited on the Internet\/ VOD are not eligible for submissions.
\nFilms that were not screened on television in the countries outside their country of origin are eligible.\n

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