Dear cinemalovers,

We are delighted to meet you at the 62nd International Golden Orange Film Festival to once again share the indispensable magic of cinema. Bearing a long-standing cultural heritage, Golden Orange has always been a festival that keeps its finger on the pulse of not only Turkish but also world cinema, open to innovation, embracing its past, and always looking forward. This year, we gather to celebrate the transformative power of cinema and explore diverse perspectives and new forms of expression. Our top priority in planning this year’s festival was to bring together everyone involved in cinema—directors, producers, actors, technical crews, and, of course, audiences—in an inclusive, transparent, and exciting environment. Our screening program encompasses a wide range of films, from debuts by young talents to highly anticipated works by masters, from documentaries to short films. Furthermore, our Film Forum section, created for industry professionals, continues to contribute to the future of our cinema.

This year, we gather “from heart” at our festival, witnessing once again how cinema touches the human soul and brings us together. Every film, imbued with emotion, brings the distant near; it makes the unknown familiar. And that’s precisely why we organize the festival from our heart, watch it from our heart, and experience it from our heart. I extend my sincere gratitude to all our team, jury members, film crews, sponsors, and everyone who contributed to making this festival possible. My greatest gratitude goes to our audience, who never lose their faith in cinema. This festival finds its meaning if you are present. We hope to be excited, reflect, discuss, and be inspired together on this one-week journey in Antalya, where the heart of cinema beats

Av. Cansel Tuncer
Secretary General, Antalya Metropolitan Municipality
Executive Director of Festival