“RISING STAR” PRIZE
Ayvalık International Film Festival does not comprise a competition, however, it gives the “Rising Star” Prize to encourage young filmmakers. Irrespective of their category, this prize will be given to a new director, actor, scriptwriter, editor, sound designer, etc. who has exhibited praise-worthy success with their first film.
A monetary prize of TL 75.000, will accompany the “Rising Star” Prize, supported by Mey | Diageo, which maintains its responsibility of a legacy of 150 years since its establishment.
"Rising Star" Prize 2024 Jury
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Prize Regulations
1. The “Rising Star” Prize is bestowed in support to a director, producer, cinematographer, art director, actor or a film professional active in a similar field, who has just embarked on their career in Türkiye.
2. Productions that were publicly released within the year prior to the beginning of Ayvalık International Film Festival (between 19 September 2023 and 2 September 2024) or screened at national film festivals are automatically eligible without the need for an official submission.
3. Filmmakers who took part for the first time in any of the candidate productions are not required to also apply.
4. The Selection Committee is established by Ayvalık International
Film Festival and approved by Mey | Diageo. The five members of
the selection Committee comprise artists from the field of film (e.g. directors, actors, scriptwriters, editors, cinematographers, art directors or composers), academics or artists from other fields, such as painting or literature
5. Productions pre-selected by the Ayvalık International Film Festival are watched by the Selection Committee. Considering candidacy categories, the Selection Committee watches the said films and determines its own candidates, adopts a selection method, and determines the prizes on a joint decision at the deliberation meeting.
6. The Selection Committee cannot comprise members in any way involved or supportive of the candidate productions and cannot nominate immediate relatives.
7. The general eligibility requirements for candidacy to the “Rising Star” Prize are citizenship of the Republic of Türkiye and at least 18 years of age.
8. Only candidates nominated by the Ayvalık International Film Festival are considered.
9. The “Rising Star” Prize is given to a single person and cannot be shared.
10. Mey | Diageo will present the “Rising Star” Prize at the opening ceremony of the Ayvalık International Film Festival. The aforementioned ceremony will take place on 17 September 2024, at 20.30 hours at the Ayvalık Municipality Büyük Park Amphitheatre.