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TRT 12 Punto Meets Moviegoers for 8th Time
The 12 Punto event organized by TRT will meet moviegoers in Istanbul until July 19. The program, featuring special sections for the 10th anniversary of July 15 and Palestinian cinema, will include international guests and award-winning films.
TRT's traditional cinema event 12 Punto is meeting moviegoers for the 8th time. At a press conference held at Feriye, TRT Secretary General Mesut Eker and TRT Cinema Director Faruk Güven shared details of the event, which will run until July 19.
The event will host nearly 60 international guests from around 30 countries, with festival directors, producers, and sales agents evaluating Turkish projects. Faruk Güven announced that in the last 5 years, 119 TRT co-produced or supported films have competed in 1,250 festivals and won 593 awards. This year, 26 films have participated in 60 festivals, winning 15 awards.
Special Section for July 15
A special section has been added to this year's program to mark the 10th anniversary of July 15. Three scripts selected in a screenplay competition held in January were turned into films and will meet audiences for the first time on the evening of July 15. Talks with the film crews will also be held after the screenings.
Palestinian Cinema Special Section
As part of the Palestinian Cinema Special Section, organized for the third time, the TRT co-production "Palestine 36" will be screened outdoors on July 16 and will be released in theaters on July 17. The film's producer Ossama Bawardi and lead actor Karim Daoud Anaya also attended the event and answered questions. Additionally, "The Voice of Hind Rajab" directed by Kaouther Ben Hania will be screened, followed by a talk with the film crew.
Masterclasses and Awards
At the event, Iranian director Asghar Farhadi and Romanian director Cristi Puiu will share their experiences in masterclasses titled "The Art of Directing." Panels will be held on topics such as creative writing, screenwriting and copyright, and the use of artificial intelligence in cinema. All events will be free and open to the public.
At the awards ceremony, three TRT Co-Production Awards, three TRT Pre-Purchase Awards, and the International Co-Production Award will find their winners. The "12 Punto Special" program, broadcast live every evening on TRT 2, and the closing ceremony on July 19 will also be aired live on TRT 2.
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