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23 July 2025

BBFO Launches Free Film Workshops

The Bornova Municipality Film Office (BBFO) is organizing two free film workshops in August for children aged 9–14. During the three-day program, participants will learn the basics of filmmaking and experiment with stop-motion techniques using sound and video equipment. Mayor Ömer Eşki emphasized the municipality’s continued support for events that nurture children’s creativity.

BBFO is preparing for an exciting August filled with activities for children and young people interested in cinema. Two separate workshops, focusing on basic filmmaking and stop-motion animation techniques, will be offered free of charge to participants aged 9 to 14.

Sound, Vision, and Imagination: Young Creators Step Behind the Camera
At the BBFO Workshop, participants will gain hands-on experience in the filmmaking process, explore sound and video equipment, and create their own stop-motion animations.

Group 1:

  • Ages: 9–10–11

  • Dates: August 11–13, 2025

  • Time: 11:00 – 13:00

Group 2:

  • Ages: 12–13–14

  • Dates: August 18–20, 2025

  • Time: 11:00 – 13:00

The workshops will be held at the Uğur Mumcu Cultural and Arts Center located in Büyükpark. Each group is limited to 12 participants. Applications must be submitted via basvuru.bornova.bel.tr by July 28, 2025. Parents of children who are placed on the main and waiting lists will be contacted within three days of the application deadline.

Mayor Eşki: “We nurture the imagination of our children”
Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki shared his thoughts on the BBFO summer workshops:

“This is where the foundation for a creative, art-loving generation is built. These workshops, which blend technology with imagination, not only entertain our children but also teach them to think, question, and create. As Bornova Municipality, we are proud to support them every step of the way.”

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