Despite all challenges, we have been bringing our festival to animation lovers for 13 years.
Who’s Afraid of 13?
Against the ‘unlucky’ reputation of the number 13, we wanted to show our determination to keep growing the festival with the phrase: Who’s Afraid of 13?
13th Canlandıranlar International Film Festival
The 13th Canlandıranlar International Film Festival is fast approaching, but we’re not afraid! We’re ready!
The Istanbul Canlandıranlar International Film Festival, a grand celebration of animation, is less than a month away from October 20-26. The festival will be held at the Institut Français (Taksim), the main hall and Pera hall (the small one) of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Beyoğlu Cinema, the BlackBox hall on the ground floor of the Türkiye İş Bankası Resim Heykel Müzesi (Painting and Sculpture Museum), and the Müze Gazhane in Kadıköy.
The program for this 13th edition includes over 80 short films, 5 feature films, 2 master classes, panels and workshops and the now-classic “Tribute Section” session.
Florence Miailhe, Guest of Honor
Florence Miailhe is a rare artist in the animation world: Trained as a painter, Miailhe brings her films to life with painted images and moving sand, creating an unforgettable, poetic visual universe. Winner of the César Award for Best Short Film in 2002 and the Crystal of Honor at the Annecy Festival in 2015, the artist captivated audiences with her debut feature, La Traversée (2021). As this year’s guest of honor at our festival, she is delighted to share with us the sensitive and generous perspective that has inspired animation enthusiasts for years.
Festival attendees will be able to watch two short film programs (13 films shot between 1991 and 2024) and her feature film, La Traversée (2021).
The director has also created two short film programs that have inspired her, and these programs will be available to watch during the festival. Florence Miailhe will share her experiences in a Master Class at the Institut français on Saturday, October 25th at 17:00.
