The Anatolia International Film Festival is an IMDb-accredited event hosted in Istanbul, Turkey, a city renowned for connecting cultures and continents. The festival showcases short films, feature films, and documentaries from across the globe, accepting both Turkish and international submissions, with a particular encouragement for female filmmakers. An academic jury evaluates the selections, and screenings are presented to audiences in Kadıköy, an art center within Istanbul. The festival is held multiple times a year.