BY GİZEM KÜÇÜKBAYRAK (ECON/III)
SineFest, Bilkent’s annual movie festival, celebrated its fifth birthday this year. The event, which took place April 10-19, featured workshops and discussions with prominent figures from the Turkish film industry, along with film screenings. During the festival, Bilkent students and alumni participated in the voting process to determine the 2015 SineFest awards.
The awards were presented at a gala closing ceremony held on April 19 in the Bilkent Concert Hall. This year, SineFest introduced two new award categories, one recognizing Bilkent graduates active in the film industry, and the other for individuals who have retired from the industry. Guests present at the gala included Ahu Türkpençe, Murat Yıldırım, Atilla Dorsay and Toygar Işıklı.
2015 SineFest Awards:
Best Film: Panzehir
Best Director: Kaan Müjdeci – Sivas
Best Script: Kerem Deren – Bi’ Küçük Eylül Meselesi
Best Original Music: Toygar Işıklı – Bi’ Küçük Eylül Meselesi
Best Actor: Murat Yıldırım – Kırımlı
Best Actress: Ahu Türkpençe – Köksüz
Best Supporting Actor: Serhat Kılıç – Kış Uykusu
Best Supporting Actress: Zerrin Tekindor – Pek Yakında
Best Young Actor: Savaş Alp Başar – Köksüz
Special Award Recognizing a Bilkent Graduate Working in Film: Alper Çağlar
Special Award Recognizing an Individual Retired From the Film Industry: Burak Arkış
Lifetime Achievement Award: Atilla Dorsay