The !f Istanbul International Independent Film Festival was founded in 2001 and every February and March it hosts some 70,000 film buffs and celebrated filmmakers from around the world.

Dedicated to showcasing the best in contemporary film, !f believes that the shared experience of cinema is a form of activism that has the power to connect people across borders and boundaries of all description. The festival is based on thematic sections, some of which change every year to reflect issues that are gripping the world's - and filmmakers'- imagination.

In 2008, !f launched an international film competition - !f Inspired- designed to showcase emerging directors who are taking film in new directions. The competition carries a $15,000 prize for the most Inspired Director.

Taylan Sinan Yilmaz
Turkey
2011 | 0:03:00

Because our love is endless!

Abdurrahman Oner
Turkey
2011 | 0:15:20

Mustafa is a pious rosary seller. One day, blind Ayse comes in the shop ans Mustafa's life starts to revolve around the word "waiting".

Firat Yavuz
Turkey
2011 | 0:08:40

The mataphorical story of the 'Toros' car, which was used to carry out mystery murders and crime by state-affiliated gangs in the 1990's.

Ferit Karahan
Turkey
2011 | 0:14:00

If you don't speak out against the wrongdoings that take place in front of your eyes, your silence will one day be your undoing.

Ali Kemal Cinar
Turkey
2011 | 0:15:10

The camera, wandering around the city, records views from people's everyday life. Everything looks normal. Until, a loud noise from a frightening warplane changes everything.

Ebubekir Cetinkaya
Turkey
2012 | 0:52:30

"Home" tells the reality of domestic abuse and rape at home, which is supposed to be the most peaceful environment. This time, we are looking at society's 'happy family' portrait, which feeds off justifications and taboos, by questioning our values.