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The Ontario Turkish Film Festival (OTFF) is a non-profit cultural initiative dedicated to showcasing the richness, diversity, and artistic depth of Turkish cinema. Based in Ontario, OTFF creates a platform where filmmakers, artists, and audiences come together to experience powerful stories that bridge cultures and spark meaningful dialogue.
Through carefully curated screenings, panels, and special events, OTFF highlights both emerging and established voices from Turkiye and the Turkish diaspora. Our mission is to foster cultural exchange, support independent filmmaking, and connect communities through the universal language of film.
Since its founding, OTFF has grown into a vibrant meeting point for cinema lovers, creatives, and industry professionals who believe in storytelling as a force for understanding and connection.
Celebrating cinema, culture, and community on and off the screen.
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Su is waiting for her dad to come home with her favourite ice-cream. He arrives home visibly drunk and he still wants to keep his promise to his daugther. The two head our for a night drive in the magical land of Cappadocia. Director: Cansu Boguslu Writer: Ali Mahir Aksu – Cansu Boguslu – Irem…
The relevant epic story of the strong-willed, courageous and independent woman before her time, Kurmanjan, who is revered to this day for her diplomacy for saving her nation from complete destruction when the Russians invaded. The historical, epic drama, set in 19th century Central Asia, tells the true story of Kurmanjan Datka, a strong willed…
The film focuses on a crew filming a war movie who gradually become engulfed in a real, unfolding war, blending the lines between fiction and reality. The film “Gala” is considered a significant work of the early 21st-century Azerbaijani cinema, often showcased in international festivals to highlight the country’s cinematic growth. Director: Shamil Najafzade Writer:…
The film is uniquely constructed from 8.5 hours of never-before-seen 8mm footage filmed by Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu himself, documenting his own life and artistic process. The documentary offers an intimate look at the life and legacy of Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu, one of Turkey’s most influential painters and poets. Rather than a standard biographical overview, the…
A mysterious stranger creates a scandal after crying at a funeral. Rumors are quick to spread across the island, pitting neighbor against neighbor and bringing light to the mysterious circumstances of a young woman’s death. Director: Ragıp Ergun Writer: Ragıp Ergun – Samet Dogan Genre: Drama Cast Cansel Elcin Show Time & Location SATURDAY –…
Two former high school buddies meet on a raki night in Beyoglu after 17 years. As they drink and talk they realize another life is possible on a land where toxic masculinity does not exist. As they drink and talk they realize another life is possible on a land where toxic masculinity does not exist.…
Sen Şimdi Su Oldun (Now You Are Just Water) is a short documentary directed by Cansu Boğuşlu that functions as a highly personal and experimental visual essay. The film is characterized by its dream-like cinematography and a non-linear narrative. It relies heavily on visual metaphors and sensory details rather than a traditional plot or interview-based…
Ağır Kanatlar (Heavy Wings) is an early short film by Cansu Boğuşlu, created during her time at the prestigious Łódź Film School in Poland (PWSFTviT). The film is a scripted drama, marking a shift from the documentary style of her more recent works like The Bridge or Unbroken. While specific plot synopses are rare in…
Kırılmayan (Unbroken) is a compelling documentary short directed by Cansu Boğuşlu. It is closely linked to her work with the Spark Film Collective and continues her exploration of human resilience and personal stories. The film focuses on the life and resilience of Mustafa, a man who has faced significant physical and life challenges. The title…
The film takes place entirely within the confines of Istanbul’s iconic traffic. It follows Turkish taxi drivers as they navigate the city, specifically focusing on the transit over the bridges that connect Europe and Asia. Rather than a broad history of the city, the “story” is told through the eyes of these drivers. It captures…
On a midsummer night, weather starts to change as Aga and Tomek are at a bohemian art gathering. Aga is at the peak of her hidden troubles. She doesn’t say what she wants and Tomek has hard time understanding her need. Director: Cansu Boguslu Producer: Cansu Boguslu Genre: Drama-Fantasy-Romance-Short Cast Robert Buczynski – Agnieszka Findys…
The documentary tells the true story of Tevfik Kurtuluş. After moving to New York at the age of two and spending much of his life there as a business owner, actor, and DJ, Tevfik decides to leave his adventurous life in America behind. At the age of 35, he returns to his ancestral home in…
Berkay Ellek is a prominent Turkish filmmaker and digital artist specializing in artificial intelligence-generated cinema. While Berkay Ellek’s most widely recognized award-winning work is the AI short film Beyaz Güvercin (White Pigeon), his broader portfolio focuses on leveraging generative AI tools to create cinematic narratives. Director: Berkay Ellek Procuder: Kerem Kurtuluş Genre: AI Cast Show…
The film Festina Lente – “Make haste slowly” – takes its inspiration from the very Latin adage and uses contemporary visual language to reinterpret the enduring spirit of the Renaissance. Filmed across Florence, Naples, Palermo, Istanbul, and London, the film blends documentary realism with artistic narration to tell the personal journey of executive producer, writer,…
After the loss of her husband Sultan wants to remarry. Thus she finds herself in a new way. Sultan (65) who his mourning over the loss of her husband, asks her children to come. Instead of mourning Sultan deals with her husband’s daily tasks and tries to fill his absence. During this, Sultan unexpectedly makes…
After going bankrupt, Eyüp leaves Izmir to work at a tomato field. Unpaid wages frustrate Eyüp, leading to a confrontation with his foreman Hemme. He decides to kill him but is unwittingly diverted in town, cooling his anger. Director: Murat Firatoglu Writer: Murat Firatoglu Genre: Crime – Drama – Thriller Cast Sefer Firatoglu – Murat…
A fiancée lost on the streets of Istanbul, a man who sets out to find the truth. Escape or love? The fate of the duo is written in Istanbul. Hicran, who was forced to get engaged by her father, runs away from home. Riza, who thinks that Hicran does not want him, does not care…
We present a diverse selection of feature films, documentaries, and short films that reflect a wide range of voices and creative visions. Each film is carefully selected to explore the depths of Turkish culture, societal issues, and universal human stories.
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