Animated short film Charm, directed by Payam Shokouhirad, has been selected as one of the finalist films at the Yalova International Film Festival 2026 in Turkey.
The film is among the works selected for the festival’s international short film competitions. According to the festival’s official regulations, the preliminary selection process determines finalist films for the competition, which are subsequently evaluated by the main jury.
The 2026 edition of the Yalova International Film Festival is scheduled to take place from September 30 to October 3, 2026, in Yalova, Turkey. The festival’s awards and final results are scheduled to be announced on October 3, 2026.
Yalova International Film Festival is organized with the support of the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and under the auspices of the Yalova Governorship, in cooperation with Yalova Municipality, Yalova University and the Yalova Tourism Union. Its competition program includes international short fiction, animation and AI film categories, among others. (Yalova Film Festival)
Charm
Director: Payam Shokouhirad
Category: International Short Animation Film
Festival: Yalova International Film Festival 2026
Status: Finalist
Festival Dates: September 30 – October 3, 2026
Location: Yalova, Türkiye
Official Website:Yalova International Film Festival