The International Gastronomy Film Festival will be held in Urla from June 5-7.

UGFF, which plans to convey the story of common sense, heritage, and a universal language through its events, will bring participants together this year in its festival in Urla with talks, workshops, master classes, tasting events, and film screenings.

UGFFThe Board of Directors of UGFF includes Founding Director Gülper Ergün, Festival Coordinator Yeşim Kaya, Artistic Director Ferdinando Maddaloni, Gastronomy Curator Yalçın İnam, Media and Communications Officer Yağmur Yağcı, Competitions and Programs Officer Seda Kanburoğlu, International Gastronomy Curator Claudio Chanelli, and Festival Assistant Delfin Can. The Advisory Board of UGFF includes Ahmet Güzelyağdöken, Ebru Erke, Ebru Koralı, Ercan Kesal, Ezel Akay, Fadik Sevin Atasoy, İlhan Koçulu, İsmail Ertürk, Pınar Kartal Timer, Serra Yılmaz, Sırma Güven, and Zeynep Atakan.

Gastronomy and Cinema Meet for the Second Time in Urla

Last year's festival, also held in Urla, brought together participants with many events focused on gastronomy and cinema, and this year's events aim to establish a strong and lasting link between gastronomy and cinema.

This year, the festival will once again offer participants a multifaceted program with film screenings, talks, workshops, and tasting experiences. The festival will explore the cultural, historical, and social dimensions of gastronomy through the universal narrative language of cinema, fostering knowledge and experience sharing among a broad range of participants, from local producers to international guests. While aiming to highlight Urla's gastronomic heritage, the festival also seeks to contribute to the region's cultural and creative potential. The festival is poised to create an inspiring meeting place for both industry professionals and audiences interested in cinema and gastronomy.

Kaynak: HORECA TREND and International Gastronomy Film Festival