Date: Saturday, October 24, 2025
Time: 15:30
Venue: Institut Français
Moderator: Başak Ürkmez

This year, the festival’s traditional “Tribute Section” focuses on *Maarif* (1988), a lesser-known work in the history of Turkish animation. Directed by M. Kazım Sönmez and written by Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Büyükerşen, this award-winning short film serves not only as a critique of the education system but also as a historical record documenting the beginnings of animation production in Turkey and animation education at Anadolu University. In addition to the screening, the program will feature excerpts from a video interview conducted in Eskişehir by Berat İlk with the film’s crew; the full interview will be available on the Canlandıranlar YouTube channel. A discussion on *Maarif* will also be held, featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Şiray from the MSGSÜ Department of Philosophy and moderated by Başak Ürkmez. This is a rare cinematic gem that should not be missed.