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Safranbolu, Türkiye · Est. 1999 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
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ENGLISH / TÜRKÇE INTERNATIONAL GOLDEN SAFFRON DOCUMENTARY FILM CONTEST To be a respected and indispensable Festival in the field of culture and art. Provide the national and international promotion of Safranbolu and contribute to the development of Cultural Tourism by branding the cultural riches of our country. By leading the creation of information, documents, and document archives through documentary film, transfer them from generation to generation. Making the audience meet documentary films ensures that the documentary as an art form receives the value it deserves. ________________________________________________________________________ Kültür sanat alanında ülkemizin saygın festivalleri arasında olmak Safranbolu’muzun ulusal ve uluslararası platformlarda tanıtılmasını, ülkemizin var olan kültürel zenginliklerinin işlenmesini sağlayarak “Kültür Turizminin” gelişmesine katkıda bulunmak. Belgesel film aracılığı ile bilgi, belge ve doküman arşivinin oluşturulmasına önderlik ederek nesilden nesile aktarılmasını sağlamak. Belgesel filmleri seyirciyle buluşturarak, belgeselin hak ettiği değeri almasını sağlamak
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Founded
1999
Avg. rating
3.7/ 5
Reviews
21
Synced 4 days ago
Фестиваль организован достаточно неплохо. Коммуникация на уровне, к питанию, проживанию вопросов нет. Но... мы столкнулись с неприятной ситуацией: наш фильм Лес получил награду Mansiyon ödülü . На сцене дали диплом и документ, согласно которому нам полагалось денежная награда в 60 тысяч. Когда сроки перевода денег прошли, а они так и не поступили, то я связался с организаторами. Они сказали, что ошиблись и денежное вознаграждение нам не положено. Почему они сами не сообщили и ждали моего запроса непонятно, но как есть
Festivalde her şey çok güzel düşünülmüş ve programlanmıştı. Misafirperverlik üst düzeydi. Filmlerin gösterimleri sorunsuz geçti. Filmimizle bir parçası olmaktan gurur duydum. Canı gönülden teşekkürler.
Festival ekibine misafirperverliği için çok teşekkür ederim. Benim için çok önemli olan bir festivalde en iyi kısa belgesel ödülü almak büyük mutluluk.
The International Golden Saffron Documentary Film Festival was a truly warm and welcoming experience. It takes place every year in Safranbolu, Turkey, a beautiful city known for its rich history and charm. This year’s (2025) festival featured a wonderful selection of documentaries from around the world, touching on important topics like human rights, the environment, cultural stories, and personal journeys. For us, it was a real honor to be selected as finalists. Thank you so much for inviting us and giving us the chance to be part of it. While most of the official meetings and workshops were in Turkish, the organizers did their best to include everyone, and we really appreciated their kindness and effort. One of the most special moments was the open-air cinema screening for the local audience. It created such a warm and lively atmosphere that brought everyone together. The hospitality was outstanding, and the festival team was incredibly helpful and caring throughout the event. We felt that the festival truly supports rising and local filmmakers and gives them a real opportunity to grow and connect. It was an unforgettable experience.
Güzeldi ama iletişim becerisi daha yüksek bir ekip tarafından çok daha güzel organize edilebilirdi.
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