IV. ISTANBUL INTERNATIONAL
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN FILMS FESTIVAL
4-10 October 2010
AIM
Since its inception in 1954 “Chamber of Architects of Turkey”
has been conducting a highly involved struggle till today
aimed at developing the architectural culture, protecting
the historical heritage and improving the quality of life.
In order to add a new dimension to these efforts, it has
been decided to initiate an organization from 2007 onwards
under the title of “Istanbul International Architecture
and Urban Films Festival”. It is the objective to ensure
an active participation of everyone, most of all the
architects, who is interested in the field.
The film festival organized in the scope of the “Architecture
and Urban Festival” realized by the Chamber of
Architects of Turkey, Istanbul Metropolitan Branch for the “World
Architecture Day”, which is celebrated jointly by
1,200,000 global members of the International Union of
Architects-UIA annually on each first Monday of the month of
October.
As is well known, the Chamber of Architects of Turkey had
successfully hosted the “22nd UIA World Congress of
Architecture” in Istanbul in July 2005. This highly
successful organization was much appreciated in the world
and received very favorable press coverage.
In the scope of the Istanbul International Architecture and
Urban Films Festival a competition is also held in
two categories as National and International.
Due to being “2010 European Capital of Culture” the film or
films with the theme of “Istanbul” will be awarded with
special prizes this year.
This festival aims at sponsoring films produced on
architectural and urban issues, encouraging new productions,
and exposing admirable examples of films to the audiences.
Additionally it foresees to introduce our country and its
architectural culture to a wide range of public, by
providing the interested architects, film directors and
related experts to meet in Istanbul.
SCOPE
Only Documentary and Animation films are accepted to the
festival and the competition in two categories, National and
International. A pre-selection process will be held and all
selected films will be screened during the festival week. At
the same time, discussion sessions and other activities will
be held in order to provide an interchange of ideas among
the participants.