Foca Film Days
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Foça Film Days is an international film festival in Foça, Türkiye, founded in 2018 to promote heritage conservation and intercultural understanding through cinema. It is notable for its free, public program of award-winning documentaries, director Q&As, workshops, and site-based events set in the historic coastal town built on an ancient Ionian city. The festival focuses on archaeology and cultural heritage films from Turkey and around the world, making it a specialized documentary event with growing visibility in the festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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