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.
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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14 December 2026 18:00 - 19:30
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony
Uşak Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi Venue: Uşak Üniversitesi Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Kongre ve Kültür Merkezi, Büyük Salon
The 12th International Uşak Short Film Festival opens with welcome speeches and the introduction of the Main Jury members and festival guests. No screenings take place at this venue.
15 December 2026 10:30 - 12:00
Masterclass
How to Programme a Short Film Festival
Per Fikse Venue: Uşak Belediyesi Atatürk Kültür Merkezi, 1 No'lu Salon
Per Fikse, Director of Minimalen Short Film Festival (Trondheim), discusses how a short film festival selects and programmes its films. Consecutive English–Turkish interpretation will be provided.
15 December 2026 13:30 - 15:00
Masterclass
From Cinematography to Directing
Ramin Matin Venue: Uşak Belediyesi Atatürk Kültür Merkezi, 1 No'lu Salon
Director and cinematographer Ramin Matin shares his journey from behind the camera to the director's chair.
15 December 2026 15:30 - 17:30
Workshop
Short Film Screenwriting
Doç. Dr. Perihan Taş Öz Venue: Uşak Belediyesi Atatürk Kültür Merkezi, 1 No'lu Salon
A short film screenwriting workshop with screenwriter and academic Assoc. Prof. Perihan Taş Öz (Head of RTC Department, İstanbul Kültür University).
15 December 2026 16:30 - 18:30
Workshop
AI-Assisted Visual Production and Experimental Narrative
Kerem Yükseloğlu Venue: Uşak Üniversitesi Şehit Erol Olçok Sinema Salonu
A hands-on workshop on AI-assisted visual production and experimental narrative with director, writer and academic Kerem Yükseloğlu.
15 December 2026 17:45 - 19:00
Masterclass
From Short Film to International Co-Production
Nevena Semova (Attic Films) Venue: Uşak Belediyesi Atatürk Kültür Merkezi, 1 No'lu Salon
Producer and director Nevena Semova (Attic Films) talks about the path from short films to international co-productions. Consecutive English–Turkish interpretation will be provided.
16 December 2026 14:55 - 16:55
Special Screening
Palestinian Films Selection
Uşak Kısa Film Festivali Venue: Uşak Belediyesi Atatürk Kültür Merkezi, 1 No'lu Salon
Out-of-competition special selection of 7 films (4 Palestinian productions and one documentary each from Iran, Spain and Türkiye). Rerun on 18 December at 16:00 in the Mustafa Kemal Paşa Amphitheatre.
16 December 2026 17:00 - 18:30
Panel
Cinema as Testimony: Short Films from Palestine
Tamer Zakaria Shawamra, Nisreen Yaseen, Dareen Zaki Ghazzawi, Ismail Abu Hatab, Nima Nassaj Venue: Uşak Belediyesi Atatürk Kültür Merkezi, 1 No'lu Salon
A panel with the directors of the Palestinian Films Selection. Consecutive English–Turkish and Arabic–Turkish interpretation will be provided.
16 December 2026 17:45 - 19:00
Workshop
Sound Design and Film Music in Short Film
Mine Pakel Venue: Uşak Üniversitesi Mustafa Kemal Paşa Amfisi
A workshop on sound design and film music in short film with composer, sound designer and sound engineer Mine Pakel.
17 December 2026 17:30 - 19:00
Panel
A Rights-Based Festival Model for Short Film: Screening Fees and Copyright
Per Fikse, Levente Galambos, Nini Shvelidze, Doç. Dr. Perihan Taş Öz Venue: Uşak Belediyesi Atatürk Kültür Merkezi, 1 No'lu Salon
A panel on screening fees and copyright at short film festivals. Moderator: Dr. Onur Keşaplı. Consecutive English–Turkish interpretation will be provided.
18 December 2026 16:30 - 17:30
Talk
From Yeşilcam to Today: A Conversation with Ediz Hun
Ediz Hun Venue: Uşak Belediyesi Atatürk Kültür Merkezi, 1 No'lu Salon
A conversation with Ediz Hun, a master of Turkish cinema and this year's Honorary Award recipient.
18 December 2026 19:00 - 21:30
Awards Ceremony
Closing & Winged Seahorse Awards Ceremony
Uşak Kısa Film Festivali Venue: Uşak Belediyesi Atatürk Kültür Merkezi, 1 No'lu Salon
26 Winged Seahorse awards are presented across three competitions (International 10, National 12, Student 4); Ediz Hun receives the Honorary Award and the juries' reasoned decisions are read.