International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival
Adana, Türkiye
96
Tier AScreenings
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Hak-İş Short Film Festival
Ankara, Türkiye · Est. 2011 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Ankara, Türkiye
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 15 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Hak-İş Short Film Festival is an Ankara-based competition organized by the HAK-İŞ labor confederation and supported by Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It is notable for centering films around the theme of labor/emek and for expanding from a national contest into an international short-film event that attracts large numbers of submissions from many countries. Its significance in the festival circuit lies in combining a labor-focused social theme with wide international participation and regular awards in both national and international categories.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 15 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2011
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