#29 29. Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival
▶ 2-7 June 2026 Ankara
29. ANKARA · 2-7 June 2026

Lucia Murat, Uçan Süpürge’de

Brezilyalı usta yönetmen Lucia Murat 29. Uçan Süpürge Uluslararası Kadın Filmleri Festivali’ne geliyor. Açılış gecesinde Bilge Olgaç Başarı Ödülü alacak olan Murat’ın bir de toplu gösterisi yapılacak.

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29. EDİSYON · Ankara · 2-7 June 2026

29. Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival

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History

Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival is the first women’s film festival to be organized in Türkiye, held continuously since 1998. The festival aims to make the work of women filmmakers more visible, amplify women’s stories, and promote the discourse of gender equality through cinema. Held annually in Ankara, the festival screens short, feature-length, and documentary films by national and international women directors, while also fostering discussions on cinema through panels, talks, and workshops.

The festival was founded in 1998 in Ankara under the leadership of activists and entrepreneurs working within the women’s movement and civil society, emerging as one of the first international platforms in Türkiye dedicated specifically to women’s cinema. From its inception, it positioned itself not merely as a film screening event, but as a cultural movement supporting and making visible women’s creative production in cinema. Its early years were shaped by an organizational structure built on strong solidarity networks despite limited resources.

During the 2000s, the festival became increasingly institutionalized and gained greater international visibility. Competitive sections were added to the program, and its relationships with international cinema circles grew stronger. In this period, the festival became one of the few women-focused film festivals where the jury of the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) presents awards, establishing direct connections with international critical networks.

One of the key elements strengthening the festival’s identity has been its relationship with the iconic figures of Turkish cinema. Figures known as the “four-leaf clover” of Turkish cinema — Türkan Şoray, Hülya Koçyiğit, Filiz Akın, and Fatma Girik — have become symbolic references within the festival’s discourse for making women’s labor and history in cinema visible. Through these figures, the festival has reinforced its own historical position by referencing the collective memory of women in Turkish cinema.

Since the festival’s foundation, one of its most significant symbolic figures has been Türkan Şoray, who has served as the honorary president of the festival. By maintaining this role since the festival’s early years, Şoray has strengthened the festival’s representational power and contributed to raising broader public awareness of women’s cinema.

Over time, the festival established various award categories presented to significant women actors and creators in Turkish cinema. Through categories such as the “Flying Broom Honorary Award” and the “Bilge Olgaç Achievement Awards,” figures including Şerif Sezer, Neşe Yulaç, and Ayşenil Şamlıoğlu have been honored. Introduced in 2009, the “Young Witch Award” became an important encouragement mechanism aimed at supporting young actresses such as Ezgi Mola, Neslihan Atagül, and Damla Sönmez early in their careers.

Throughout the 2010s, the festival continued to expand through thematic selections, international collaborations, and support programs for emerging filmmakers. During periods when online screenings were introduced, the festival diversified its audience internationally and increased its accessibility.

Today, Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival remains one of the most established events shaping the development of women’s cinema in Türkiye, continuing to create a feminist cultural space not only through film screenings, but also through its award structure, international connections, and historical references.

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Regulations

Regulations

29TH FLYING BROOM INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL FILM SUBMISSION REGULATIONS

A) PURPOSE

The purpose of the Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival is to make the productions of women filmmakers visible, strengthen women’s spaces of expression and representation within cinema, support a rights-based and inclusive approach to filmmaking, and bring these films together with audiences. Within the framework of the theme determined each year, the festival aims to present national and international documentaries, fiction films, feature-length and short films created by women filmmakers.


B) FESTIVAL DATES

The Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival will be held in Ankara between June 2–7, 2026.


C) APPLICATION DATES

Opening Date for Applications: December 30, 2025
Deadline for Applications: February 20, 2026 (Friday, 11:59 PM)

Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.


D) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Films submitted to the festival must have been completed after July 2025.
  2. At least one of the directors of the submitted film must be a woman.
  3. The festival accepts:
  • National and international productions
  • Documentary and fiction films
  • Feature-length and short films
  1. Previous screenings at other festivals do not prevent a film from applying.
  2. The festival reserves the right to consider thematic coherence, representational sensitivity, and overall program balance among submitted films.
  3. Films selected for the festival program are expected to hold their Ankara premiere within the scope of the Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival.

E) APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications may only be submitted through the online application form.

The application form can be accessed at:

👉 Application Form

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all requested information and documents are submitted completely.

Applications containing incomplete or misleading information may be disqualified.


F) EVALUATION AND SELECTION

  1. Films submitted to the festival will be evaluated by the programming team of the Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival.
  2. The evaluation process will take into consideration:
  • The film’s artistic approach
  • Narrative language
  • Relation to the festival theme
  • Approach to women’s representation
  1. Festival management is not obliged to select all submitted films.
  2. Selected films will be announced through the festival’s official website and communication channels.

G) SCREENING AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Technical details regarding the screening of selected films (format, subtitles, etc.) will be shared with producers and directors after the selection process.

Screening copies must be delivered to the festival management before the festival dates.


H) GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. Producers and directors applying to the festival are deemed to have accepted all provisions of these regulations.
  2. Festival management reserves the right to make changes to these regulations when deemed necessary.
  3. Festival management retains the authority to make decisions on matters not covered by these regulations.

I) “EACH One a Different Color” COMPETITION CATEGORY

“Each One a Different Color” is a special competition category within the festival.

No monetary award is granted within this category.

The competition selection is determined by the programming team of the Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival.

Among the films included in this category, the winning film will be selected by a three-member jury appointed by the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI).


APPENDIX-1

Information and Documents Required During Online Application

  • Film credits and production information
  • Online screening link and password
  • High-resolution stills from the film
  • High-resolution photograph of the director
  • Promotional materials, electronic press kit, etc. (if available)
  • High-resolution trailer
COMMITTEE

Organisers' Bios

Alin Taşçıyan

Alin Taşçıyan

Festival Yönetmeni

Born in Istanbul in 1969, Alin Taşçıyan studied Journalism and Public Relations at Istanbul University. She began her career at Milliyet in 1991 and worked for many years as a film critic, reporter, and editor. Taşçıyan also prepared and hosted cinema programs on television channels, particularly TRT 2, introducing audiences to hundreds of classic and contemporary films.

Since the 2000s, she has served as a programmer and consultant for numerous film festivals in Türkiye and internationally. She has played an active role in the programming selections of many festivals, including the Istanbul Film Festival, Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, Adana Golden Boll Film Festival, Malatya International Film Festival, Filmmor Women's Film Festival, and the Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival. She is also a member of the European Film Academy.

Taşçıyan held executive positions within the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) for many years, serving as president, vice president, and secretary general. She currently continues to work as part of the programming team of the Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival and publishes her film writings through sanatatak.com.

Ayşe Ürün Güner

Ayşe Ürün Güner

Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı

Ayşe Ürün Güner is one of the founders of the Flying Broom Women's Civil Society Organization, established in 1996. Having served in the foundation’s administration for many years, she has been the President of the Flying Broom Foundation since September 23, 2025. She has worked as a founder, executive, and coordinator on numerous projects focusing on women’s rights and gender equality.

She has been selected for various national and international programs and fellowships. She has participated in initiatives including German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), the U.S. Department of State LEAP–State Program, École nationale d'administration (ENA)–France, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ “Les Personnalités d’Avenir” Program, and the European Union Visitor Programme (EUVP). She is also included in the gender equality expert pool of the Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye.

For nearly 15 years, Güner worked as a parliamentary advisor at the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, gaining experience in legislative processes, lawmaking, and public policy. Her primary fields of work include women’s rights, gender equality, advocacy, lobbying, and political consultancy.

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Dalım İlteriş Mayadağlı

Kısa Film Programcısı ve Film Trafik Sorumlusu

Dalım İlteriş Mayadağlı graduated from the Faculty of Communication at Hacettepe University as the second-ranking student of her faculty and with high honors. She works in the fields of cinema, festival programming, and cultural production.

Currently in her fourth year with the Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival, Mayadağlı is responsible for festival coordination, film traffic, and short film programming. She has also worked as an assistant in the national feature film section of the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival.

Working as a communications specialist and partnerships coordinator at Enki, Mayadağlı has also taken part in preliminary jury and evaluation processes at various film festivals.

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Awards

Onur Ödülü

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News

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Programme

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Schedule

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Festival Catalogue

KATALOG

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VENUE

Venues

Festival 1-7 Haziran tarihleri arasında Kült Kavaklıdere Sineması'nda gerçekleşecektir.

Festivalin açılış gecesi 1 Haziran akşamı Devlet Opera ve Bale Binası'nda gerçekleşecektir.

Kült Kavaklıdere Adres: Barbaros, Tunalı Hilmi Cd. No:105 D:G, 06680 Çankaya/Ankara

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Kült Kavaklıdere Adres: Barbaros, Tunalı Hilmi Cd. No:105 D:G, 06680 Çankaya/Ankara

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TALK

Talks & Panels

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TRAILER

Trailer

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JURY

FIPRESCI Jury

Nadia Meflah

Nadia Meflah

Fransa

Nadia Meflah; yazar, eleştirmen, programcı, eğitmen ve konuşmacıdır. Farklı izleyici gruplarıyla çalışan Meflah, öğrencilerden öğretmenlere, mahkûmlardan engelli bireylere kadar geniş bir kitleyle sinema salonlarında, kültür merkezlerinde ve medya kütüphanelerinde buluşmaktadır.

Cannes Eleştirmenler Haftası’nda üç yıl görev aldıktan sonra çeşitli festivallerde sanat delegesi olarak çalışmış; özellikle çokkültürlülük ve göç temalarına odaklanmıştır. Fransa, Cezayir ve Fas’taki festivallerde programlama ve geliştirme süreçlerini yürütmüş; Mağrip ve Orta Doğu sinemasının dolaşımına katkı sunmuştur.

Paris’teki Ulusal Göç Tarihi Müzesi için programlar geliştirmiş; Columbia Üniversitesi ve Grinnell College ile iş birlikleri gerçekleştirmiştir. Oum Kalthoum: Kahire’nin Sesi (Arte, 2017) belgeselinin yönetmeni ve Chaplin and Women kitabının yazarıdır.

2018’den bu yana CNC – Aide aux Cinémas du Monde kapsamında danışmanlık yapmakta; uluslararası festivallerde programcı olarak yer almakta ve eğitimler vermektedir. Çalışmalarının merkezinde farklı anlatıların görünür kılınması ve ifade alanlarının genişletilmesi yer almaktadır.

Ece Vitrinel

Ece Vitrinel

Türkiye

Ece Vitrinel 1981 yılında İstanbul’da doğdu. Lisans ve yüksek lisans eğitimini Galatasaray Üniversitesi’nde tamamladı. 2015 yılında Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3 ve Galatasaray Üniversitesi’nden film ve medya çalışmaları alanında doktora derecesini aldı. Halen Galatasaray Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi’nde doçent olarak görev yapmaktadır.

Başlıca çalışma alanları film endüstrileri, izleyiciler ve ekranlar ile dijital platformlardır. 2007 yılından bu yana Sinepark Kısa Tür Filmi Festivali’nin ön eleme kurulunda yer almaktadır.

Akademik çalışmalarının yanı sıra BirGün Pazar ve The Art Newspaper Türkiye’de sinema ve kültür-sanat alanında yazılar kaleme almaktadır.

Omnia Adel

Omnia Adel

Mısır

Omnia Adel, Mısırlı bir sinema eleştirmeni olup Mısır Film Eleştirmenleri Birliği (EFCA) yönetim kurulu üyesi ve Sinema Meslekleri Sendikası üyesidir. Halen El Film Magazine’de genel yayın yönetmeni olarak görev yapmaktadır.

Aswan Uluslararası Kadın Filmleri Festivali’nde programcı olarak çalışan Adel; Kahire, İsmailia ve İskenderiye film festivallerinin izleme ve seçki komitelerinde yer almakta, aynı zamanda bu festivallerin katalog editörlüğünü üstlenmektedir.

Yazıları FilmBuff, Rassif 22, El-Manassa ve diğer çeşitli platformlarda yayımlanmaktadır. The Hidden Path of Filmmakers / مسيرة صناع السينما الخفية kitabının yazarıdır ve Mısır sinemasının ticari dönemi üzerine ikinci kitabı El-Moqawalat üzerinde çalışmaktadır.

Ayrıca sinema üretimiyle de ilgilenmekte; geliştirdiği kısa film projesiyle çeşitli senaryo atölyelerine katılmıştır.

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GALLERY

Gallery

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PRESS

Press

29. Uçan Süpürge Uluslararası Kadın Filmleri Festivali’ne basınla iletişim için: basin@ucansupurge.org.tr

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CONTACT

Contact

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Gaziosmanpaşa, Beyaz Zambaklar Sok. No: 29/1, 06680 Çankaya/Ankara

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