The forum study, which serves as preliminary preparation and planning for the "1st Crystal Castle International Alanya Film Festival" events that the Türk Sinema Vakfı prepared to organize in Alanya for the first time in 2016, continues in Alanya. Russian and Turkish cinema artists are showing great interest in the forum.
“I WANT TO BE IN ALANYA EVERY YEAR”
A sponsors' ball was held at Alanya Drita Otel for the event organized with the contributions of the Alanya Tourist Operators Association (ALTİD). Russian State Artist Sergey Kolesnikov, who stated that he composed the piece ‘Alanya’ during his stay in Alanya, performed his composition during the ball and received great applause from the guests. Kolesnikov stated that Alanya is a very valuable region for Russia and that he has established very beautiful friendships here, expressing that he wants to be in Alanya every year with old and new artists to strengthen the festival.
“FREE FILM SCREENINGS CONTINUE”
ALTİD Vice President and Alanya Promotion Foundation (ALTAV) Board Member Mehmet Dahaoğlu stated that the aim is to promote Alanya artistically in Russian-speaking countries through the cinema forum and festival, and that the event is an important image-building study for Alanya. Dahaoğlu also said that during the forum, Russian and Turkish film screenings are held free of charge every day at the Alanya Cultural Center (AKM).
The Crystal Castle International Alanya Film Festival is supported by the Alanya District Governorate, Alanya Municipality, ALTİD, Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ALTSO), and ALTAV.