We are hosting the 1st International Indigenous Culture Film Festival (InCuFF), presented by Polen Film, in Denizli from October 23-25, 2025. We welcome submissions from around the world that explore local and indigenous cultures, including short fiction films, short documentaries, animations, experimental shorts, music videos, reels, and photography. Submissions are open until October 1, 2025.

 

INCUFF is a comprehensive festival that offers a dynamic space for exchange, featuring screenings of finalist films on Indigenous cultures, exhibitions of selected photographs, and discussions with filmmakers, artists, and academics. It creates a rich environment for both local and international participants to connect and engage.

 

Our festival is committed to supporting the revival of local cultures worldwide and promoting meaningful dialogue between diverse cultural traditions. With this aim, we are reaching out to filmmakers, artists, and academics engaged in the fields of local and indigenous culture.

 

In order to provide greater visibility to the work of independent filmmakers, musicians, and photographers who focus on local culture worldwide, we have kept our submission fees at a symbolic level. Artists from different regions who are engaged in cultural expression are invited to apply at this reduced rate. Short films, music videos, reels, AI films, documentary and  photography projects that reflect local culture are welcomed.

 

We will be delighted to host the finalist artists during the festival in Denizli, one of Turkey’s most beautiful and touristic cities.  We would be thrilled to see your work featured at our festival.

 

You can submit your work via our application page: 

Filmfreeway / INCUFF

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