Organized in collaboration between Akbank Sanat and the EkoFilm: Sustainable Production Platform, the Cinema and Sustainability: Screening and Talk Program aims to promote eco-friendly production processes and spark discussions around sustainability in cinema. This comprehensive program of screenings and talks explores ways to minimize the environmental impact of filmmaking and introduces sustainable practices that will shape the future of the industry.
In addition to film screenings, the program offers a series of insightful talks designed to inspire and educate cinema enthusiasts, industry professionals, and educators. These discussions will cover a wide range of topics, from energy efficiency and waste management to carbon footprint calculations and sustainable storytelling.
This initiative is a collective call to action for a greener film industry. Below is the detailed schedule for the Cinema and Sustainability program:
Film Screenings
“Above Water”
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Nigeria, France, Belgium | 2021 | French with Turkish subtitles | 89 minutes
Aïssa Maïga
“Once Upon a Time in the Future: 2121”
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Turkey | 2022 | Turkish with English subtitles | 92 minutes
Serpil Altın
“Neandria”
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Turkey | 2023 | Turkish with English subtitles | 90 minutes
Reha Erdem
“Animal”
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
France | 2021 | French with Turkish subtitles | 105 minutes
Cyril Dion
Eco-Friendly Film Production
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Moderator: Dr. Ekin Gündüz Özdemirci (EkoFilm: Sustainable Production Platform)
Guests: Nurten Bayraktar (EkoFilm: Sustainable Production Platform), Ersin Gök (Cinema-TV Union), Zeynep Santıroğlu Sutherland (AZ Celtic Films)
Eco-Conscious Storytelling in Films and TV
Thursday, February 6, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Moderator: Nurten Bayraktar (EkoFilm: Sustainable Production Platform)
Guests: Dr. Ekin Gündüz Özdemirci (EkoFilm: Sustainable Production Platform), Merve Selamet (Yuvam Dünya Foundation)
Sustainability in Film and Media Education
Friday, February 7, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Speakers: Dr. Ekin Gündüz Özdemirci (EkoFilm: Sustainable Production Platform), Nurten Bayraktar (EkoFilm: Sustainable Production Platform)
*You can visit the web page for detailed information about the event series, which can be attended free of charge.
