The Boston Turkish Festival's Documentary & Short Film Competition
November 29, 2012 - December 6, 2012
The MFA Film Program and Turkish American Cultural Society of New England are proud to present a selection of documentaries and short films as a part of the 17th Annual Boston Turkish Festival's Documentary & Short Film Competition. The first of its kind in North America, this competition has received remarkable international attention. More than 35 films will be screened in this year’s program at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, on November 29, 30, December 1, 2, and 5, the Goethe-Institut Boston on December 3, and Boston University on December 4 and 6. Audience Awards will also be announced in addition to “Best Documentary” and “Best Short Film” as selected by a jury. In this rare opportunity, film enthusiasts in Boston will be able to explore works of the young filmmakers first hand. For more information about the films and program visit: www.BostonTurkishFestival.org.
All films are in English or with English subtitles.
Jury:
Haden Guest, Director, Harvard Film Archive
Peter Keough, Film Editor, Boston Phoenix
Carter Long, Katharine Stone White Curator of Film & Video, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
