Festival Calendar
Events & Workshops
04 December 2021 21:00 - 21:15
Opening Film
The Letter Room
Elvira Lind
Oscar-nominated short film directed by Elvira Lind starring Oscar Isaac, screening as the official opening feature of the festival.
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05 December 2021 15:30 - 15:30
E-Exhibition
Froth on the Daydream
Gizem Güvendağ
Digital cinema and visual arts e-exhibition curated by Gizem Guvendag for the festival audience.
05 December 2021 20:00 - 21:00
Workshop
Film Analysis Workshop
Murat Karakütük
A comprehensive film analysis workshop examining narrative structures, visual grammar, and cinematic semiotics with Murat Karakutuk.
05 December 2021 21:00 - 22:00
Opening Concert
Festival Opening Concert
Kerem Altaylar
Special acoustic cinematic soundtrack performance by Kerem Altaylar to inaugurate the festival.
06 December 2021 14:00 - 15:30
Masterclass
Being a Producer in Independent Cinema
Zeynep Atakan
Renowned Palme d'Or-winning producer Zeynep Atakan shares key insights on independent production, co-productions, and international film financing.
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06 December 2021 20:00 - 21:00
Workshop
Film Analysis Workshop: Part 2
Murat Karakütük
Advanced film scene breakdown and directorial choices workshop conducted by Murat Karakutuk.
07 December 2021 20:00 - 21:30
Workshop & Presentation
Pitching & Project Dossier Preparation
Arzu Görgülü
Practical training on preparing international grant applications, director statements, and production dossiers with Arzu Gorgulu.
08 December 2021 19:00 - 20:30
Presentation
What Mockumentary Reveals
Elif Demoğlu Kurtoğlu
An engaging examination of mockumentary aesthetics, reality deconstruction, and satire in contemporary cinema with Elif Demoglu Kurtoglu.
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09 December 2021 13:30 - 15:00
Workshop & Presentation
Professional SFX & Film Makeup
Müzeyyen Sevtap Aytuğ
Live character transformation, aging, and special effects makeup techniques for film sets with Muzeyyen Sevtap Aytug.
09 December 2021 16:00 - 16:30
Special Screening
The Verdict in the Case of K.
Uşak Film Festivali
Special festival showcase screening of the award-winning European short drama.
09 December 2021 20:00 - 21:00
Workshop & Presentation
Anatomy of Screenwriting
Akın Tek
In-depth workshop on character arcs, dramatic conflict, and script development methodologies with screenwriter Akin Tek.
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10 December 2021 20:00 - 21:00
Presentation
Making Stop-Motion Animation
Nergis Karadağ
Practical presentation on puppet building, frame-by-frame pacing, and lighting in stop-motion filmmaking with Nergis Karadag.
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11 December 2021 20:00 - 21:00
Workshop & Talk
The Art of Trailer Editing
Fırat Terzioğlu
Mastering pacing, musical rhythm, and narrative hooks in teaser and theatrical trailer creation with editor Firat Terzioglu.
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12 December 2021 18:00 - 19:30
Workshop & Presentation
Mischief Activism Filmmaking: Doing Good by Being Bad
Keil Orion Troisi
Keil Orion Troisi discusses creative guerrilla filmmaking, satirical hoaxes, and documentary activism.
12 December 2021 20:00 - 21:00
Special Screening
Beauty Boys
Florent Gouelou
Acclaimed French short film by Florent Gouelou followed by an online director talk.
12 December 2021 21:00 - 22:00
Awards Ceremony
Awards Gala Ceremony
Uşak Kısa Film Festivali
The grand awards gala honoring winners with the Winged Seahorse statuettes across all competition sections.
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12 December 2021 23:00 - 23:30
Closing Film
Wren Boys
Harry Lighton
BAFTA-nominated and Sundance-selected closing short film directed by Harry Lighton.
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