Accra:The jury members for the documentary and short film categories of the 14th Bosphorus Film Festival have been announced. The festival, organized by the Bosphorus Culture and Arts Foundation with Anadolu as its Global Communication Partner, is scheduled to run from November 8 to 15 with support from the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry's General Directorate of Cinema.

According to Anadolu Agency, the documentary film jury will include director and producer Abdullah Harun Ilhan, Bahriye Kabadayi Dal, and academic and director Musa Ak. Ilhan is recognized for his work in cinema and photography, having participated in international festivals and developed projects in multiple languages. Dal won the Turkish Film Critics Association (SIYAD) Best Documentary Award for her first feature-length documentary and has a notable filmography in documentary cinema. Ak, serving as an assistant professor, has a background in documentary and digital cinema, with numerous festival participations and a published book on documentary aesthetics.

The short film jury will feature cinematographer Emre Pekcakir, Slovenian-Italian director and screenwriter Martin Turk, and Austrian actress Sarah Zaharanski. Pekcakir has been acknowledged for his cinematographic work, including a nomination at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Turk has directed films showcased at international festivals, including Cannes, and teaches at the University of Nova Gorica. Zaharanski's career spans film, television, and theater, with performances at major festivals and her work screened at prestigious film events.

Further details and updates on the festival's program are available on the official website and social media platforms.