TRT World Citizen "Humanitarian Film Festival" Announces 2024 Award Winners

The winners of the 2024 TRT World Citizen "Humanitarian Film Festival," organized by Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), have been announced. In its sixth year, the festival addressed important topics such as war, conflict, human rights, and the climate crisis. Throughout the day, attendees participated in film screenings, panels, and workshops. The event concluded with an award ceremony, where the top three films received their accolades.

Istanbul, Turkey--(Newsfile Corp. - November 8, 2024) - With the aim of providing a significant platform for filmmakers to address humanitarian issues from unique perspectives, Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) hosted its TRT World Citizen "Humanitarian Film Festival" for the sixth time this year. Participants had the opportunity to watch award-winning films and engage in discussions with prominent figures from around the world. The award ceremony, held at the Atatürk Cultural Center, was hosted by Director General of TRT, Mehmet Zahid Sobacı and attended by Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun, along with numerous guests from the cinema and arts community.

TRT World Citizen "Humanitarian Film Festival" Announces 2024 Award Winners

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Head of Communications Altun: "We support this festival for bringing together producers and directors who serve humanity with their works."

Speaking at the award ceremony, Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, stated, "This festival underscores the significance of safeguarding human rights, social justice, peace, and addressing the effects of environmental problems on human life. It serves as a reminder of the significance of human life and its pivotal nature as truth."

He expressed pride in TRT's commitment to representing Türkiye's dedication to global peace and stability through its work. "The TRT World Citizen Humanitarian Film Festival serves as an institutional manifestation of Türkiye's sensitivities regarding this matter. We strongly support this festival, which has now become a tradition, to bring together valuable producers and directors who also serve humanity with their works," he added.

The top three films received their accolades

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