The Lycian Way International Film Festival is an independent film event open to national and international short and feature-length films of any genre (including animation and experimental films) related to the theme of "the road".
Held over three days, the festival hosts film screenings alongside seminars, director meet-ups, and open-air events. All activities are free and open to the public.
Inspired by the ancient lands of Lycia, the deep blue of the Mediterranean, and the unique harmony of history and nature along the Lycian Way, the festival carries the universal language of cinema from Antalya to the world.
As the first thematic film festival in Türkiye to focus on the concept of “the road,” the Lycian Way International Film Festival brings together not only cinephiles but also hikers, travelers, historians, and cultural producers.
The festival aims to reinterpret the historical, cultural, and geographical richness of the Lycian Way—an ancient route that has connected civilizations for centuries—through the lens of cinema. It showcases films built around themes such as migration, journey, endurance, nature, cultural heritage, and sports.
The festival also seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue among young filmmakers, hikers, historians, and art enthusiasts, making visible the intricate connections between road, migration, and culture through the medium of film.
