The animated short film Charm, directed by Payam Shokouhirad, has received the Cultural Ambassador Award at the 2026 Yalova International Film Festival in Türkiye. The award was presented by the Governor of Yalova and the Festival Director.
Earlier, Charm had been selected as one of the finalist films at the 2026 Yalova International Film Festival, earning a place among the works selected for the festival’s international competition programme.
The animated short film Charm, directed by Payam Shokouhirad, had two public screenings and several private screenings at the 2026 Yalova International Film Festival in Türkiye. The public screenings took place on October 1 and 2 as part of the festival’s International Short Film Selection.
The 2026 Yalova International Film Festival took place from September 30 to October 3 in Yalova, Türkiye, bringing together films from different countries and showcasing works across a range of cinematic categories.
Receiving the Cultural Ambassador Award marks a notable milestone in Charm’s festival journey, following its selection as a finalist in the international programme.
Official Festival Listing: https://yalovafilmfestivali.com/festival/2026/films/charm