IZDOC - İzmir International Documentary Festival
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IZDOC is the İzmir International Documentary Festival, a free public festival held in İzmir, Türkiye, at Institut français İzmir. It is notable as İzmir’s first documentary film festival and presents international documentary cinema through feature and short film competitions, alongside screenings and filmmaker talks. In the regional festival circuit, it has become a visible platform for documentary works and a venue for emerging and established filmmakers.[1][3][5][11]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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