International Black Sea Documentary Film FestivalThe stories of the Black Sea meet on screenMay 2027
Film SubmissionsOpening 1 December 2026Pre-selection: 15 February 2027
Competition CategoriesFeature · Short · Black Sea Themed Documentary10 finalists per category, top three awarded
A Shared Voice of Universities18 Black Sea UniversitiesHosted by Gümüşhane University in cooperation with Karabük University
On Screen and On StageSpecial screenings, talks, Black Sea Films SelectionAwards for contribution to Black Sea culture
International Black Sea Documentary Film Festival
A meeting point for cultural cooperation, documentary cinema and cultural memory in the Black Sea basin.
Festival days: May 2027
Film submissions: open on 1 December 2026
Competition Categories
- Feature Documentary
- Short Documentary
- Black Sea-Themed Documentary
The festival is hosted by Gümüşhane University, in cooperation with Karabük University and in partnership with universities in the Black Sea Region of Türkiye.