SUBMIT FOR THE IIEFF VI
Istanbul International Experimental Film Festival stands as a pioneering showcase of avant-garde and experimental cinema in Turkey. Our goal is to curate the finest contemporary experimental cinema from across the globe and present it to live audiences in Istanbul. The festival serves as a catalyst for advancing artistic expression while fostering genuine networking opportunities for practitioners, film enthusiasts, and industry talent. By showcasing highly innovative films crafted by artists and filmmakers with bold perspectives on contemporary reality, we aim to boldly push the boundaries of cinematic language.
The 6th edition of the IIEFF took place in May 2025. Spanning five days, the festival featured a diverse array of events, including premieres, retrospectives, tributes, audio-visual performances, and discussion panels. The selected works injected a breath of fresh air into Istanbul's cultural landscape throughout the festival's duration. We eagerly anticipate continuing to bring exceptional works to the screen in the future
At IIEFF, we celebrate visionaries who transcend traditional cinematic norms. Our primary focus is on showcasing films driven by aesthetic and philosophical motivations that question the contemporary human condition and the essence of moving images. We strive to provide gifted international artists and filmmakers with a platform to exhibit their talents in all the diverse facets and forms that their craft demands. Whether you're an emerging talent or an established professional, we encourage you to submit your work. It is artists like you who ensure that the realm of moving images remains sharp and focused, enabling art to endure.
categorıes
Experimental Feature
Experimental Short
Experimental Documentary
Experimental Animation
First Experiment
Art House
Experimental Short
Experimental Documentary
Experimental Animation
First Experiment
Art House
DEADLINES
I Deadline | May 31, 2024
II Deadline | June 30, 2024
III Deadline | July 31, 2024
IV Deadline | August 31, 2024
V Deadline | September 30, 2024
VI Deadline | October 30, 2024
VII Deadline | November 30, 2024
Read rules & terms carefully before submitting your work!
Rules & Terms
1. You must own all the rights to all submissions.
2. All Submissions must have been completed after 1 January 2020.
3. If your film is in a language other than English, you must include English subtitles as this festival is for international audience
4. Multiple entries are allowed. More than one film may be submitted to the same category.
5. A selection committee will determine which films will be showcased at the festival. Your submission is not guaranteed to be shown.
6. The selection committee has the right to change the submitted category.
7. Works in progress are accepted but not recommended.
8. You can’t withdraw your work after the notification date.
9. Entry Fee is not re-foundable
If your film is selected for the fifth IIEFF;
1. By submitting your film you automatically apply for screening and consent to your film being screened at fith IIEFF
2. By submitting to the Festival you agree to be included in the Festival’s promotional material (newsletters, flyers, media, etc.).
3. You must send all the necessary materials for the screening before the date that determines by the selection committee. If you won’t send the necessary materials in time, the selection committee has the right to disqualify your film.
4. If your film has any dialog, narrator, or text; even if your film is in English, you must send subtitle file(.srt format) in English. If you won’t send the subtitle file in time, the selection committee has the right to disqualify your film.
