Antalya Film Forum and Creativity Awards presented at Int'l Antalya Film Festival

The awards for "Antalya Film Forum" and "Creativity Awards" were presented on Saturday as part of the 53rd International Antalya Film Festival. The award ceremony was overseen by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor and festival chair Menderes Türel, the festival jury, directors and actors.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mayor Türel said the most demanding part of the festival was when the actors greeted the public; however, since the festival assumes a more international identity, some people are criticizing the management of the festival. He said: "We planted the seeds for a better festival with our friends and hope to see these seeds turn into a huge pine tree. Before the festival started, I thought the film industry in Turkey is experiencing a decrease; however, the vibe that I got from the veteran and young directors during the festival was very positive."

Following the speeches, the awards for various categories were presented to the winners. Here are the winners of this year's Antalya Film Forum and Creativity Awards:

Antalya Film Forum Awards

"Anadolu Leoparı" (Anatolian Leopard) won the Villa Kult Rezidans Award, while "Şahmerdan" received the TRT Project Development Award. "Kız Kardeşler" (Sisters) and "Güven" (Trust) won the Fiction Pitching Platform Award, "Ben Buradayım" (I am Here) and "Kim Mihri" won the Documentary Pitching Platform Award, "Daha" (More) won the Difiglame Coloring and Visual Effect Award and "MR. Gay Syria" won the Work in Progress Award.

Creativity Awards

The Documentary Selection Audience Award was presented to "Ben Ömer" (I, Ömer) while the Short Film Selection Award was granted to "7 Santimetre" (7 Centimeters). Additionally, the Color and Harmony Film Selection Award was given to "Yağmurlarda Yıkansam" (I Wish I Could Shower Under the Rain). "Babamın Kanatları" (My Father's Wings) won the DR. Avni Tolunay Jury Special Award, "Genç Pehlivanlar" (Young Wrestlers) won Best Editing Award, Devrim Ömer Ünal won Best Art Director Award for his work in "Rauf," Vedat Özdemir won Best Director Of Cinematography Award for "Rauf," Haji Gül Aser won Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in "Toz" (Dust), Kübra Kip won "Best Supporting Actress Award with her role in "Babamın Kanatları," The cast of "Genç Pehlivanlar" won the Behlül Dal Special Jury Award, Yeşim Ustaoğlu won Best Director Award for her film "Tereddüt" (Clair Obscur) and "Babamın Kanatları" won Best First Film Award.