International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival
Adana, Türkiye
96
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
Turkish World Documentary Film Festival
İstanbul, Türkiye · Est. 2015 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
İstanbul, Türkiye
65
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
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Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
The Turkish World Documentary Film Festival is a recurring documentary festival in İstanbul organized under the leadership of the Turkic World Journalists Federation, with support from institutions such as TÜRKSOY and Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It is notable for bringing together documentaries from across the Turkic world and related regions, promoting cultural exchange, Turkish civilization, and emerging documentary talent through long, short, and student documentary competitions.
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2015
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
5
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
It was a pleasure for me to attend to your festival and get the award, thank you! Festivaline katılmak ve ödülü almak benim için bir zevkti, teşekkür ederim!
- Filmmaker
Good organisation and big festival
- Filmmaker
thank you to everyone who contributed
- Filmmaker
I'm very happy my movie Harran School: El Battani was selected. Tank you so much Turkish World Documentary Film Festival.
- Filmmaker
Participating in the Turkish World Documentary Film Festival was a deeply rewarding experience. The festival’s dedication to showcasing diverse documentary voices and its respectful, well-organized structure created a nurturing environment for filmmakers. I was honored to have my work included, and I am grateful for the opportunity to connect with audiences across the Turkic world
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