The 14th European Union Human Rights Short Film Competition

Think outside the box!

The Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye invites you to participate in a Short Film Competition

EUROPEAN UNION, 2024

The 14^th European Union Human Rights Short Film Competition, organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye, invites you to make good use of your talent for the cause of human rights.

Do you believe in the transformative power of cinema to inspire change? Do you have a story to tell about fundamental rights and freedoms? Think outside the box! Imagine your camera as a tool for advocacy and your lens as a window into human soul. Open the door for dialogue and change.

We are waiting for your short films with the theme of human rights, minimum 3 and maximum 10 minutes in length, in the genre and technique of your choice, regardless of documentary, fiction, animation. It can be your first film or your first professional film.

Along with the first 3 prizes of the competition, special prizes will be awarded for films focussing on gender equality and climate action.

Submit your application before 18:00 on 1 November 2024 and join us in demonstrating the power of art in shaping our lives and our common future.

You can find information about participation in the Terms of Reference and you can apply online at https://filmfreeway.com/14EUHRSFC

The winning films of the competition will be screened in cinemas during the 14^th European Union Human Rights Film Days.

14th European Union Human Rights Short Film Competition's jury members:

Pre-Selection Jury

Doç. Dr. Önder Özdem: Instructor, Department of Film Design: Başkent University

Sibel Tekin: Documentary Director / Instructor, Radio, Television and Cinema: Hacettepe University Faculty of Communication

Andreas Treske: Media Artist / Instructor, Faculty of FineArts, Communication and Design: Bilkent University

Final Jury

Dr. Ayça Çiftçi: Instructor / İstanbul Bilgi University

Nayat Karaköse: Program Director, Hrant Dink Foundation

Nil Kural: Film Critic, Film Programmer

Erdem Şenocak: Actor

Deniz Tortum: Film Director

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Prizes are:

1^st Prize	Fujifilm X-H2+ XF16-80mm Kit
2^nd Prize	Fujifilm X-T5 + XF16-80mm Kit
3^rd Prize	Fujifilm X-S20 + XF18-55mm Kit
Gender Equality Prize	Fujifilm X-T5 + XF18-55mm
Climate Crisis	Fujifilm X-T5 + XF18-55mm