The Izmir International Short Film Festival is one of the most significant film events in Turkey. Established in 2000, it is the first film festival in the country that gives international awards for short films. The festival is open to national and international films of various genres, including fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental. It has been a platform for film lovers and has been meeting its audience annually. The festival also gives awards in several categories such as Best National Short Fiction Film, Best National Short Animation, Best National Short Documentary, Best National Short Experimental, Best International Short Fiction Film, Best International Short Animation, Best International Short Documentary, and Best International Short Experimental.