01Denize Doğru / Seawards
A maritime visual narrative by Birnur Karatimur Çutsay in the Mavi Perde selection.
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02Volans
A visual narrative by Murat Saygıner in the Mavi Perde selection.
03Filos
Directed by Orhan Tekeoğlu and Nurdan Tekeoğlu, Filos joins Mavi Perde for a special screening at Mavi Eksen Festival 2026.
04Fish of Bosphorus
Directed by Bahriye Kabadayı Dal and Burak Dal, Fish of Bosphorus explores the relationship between the fish of the Bosphorus, the city, the sea and its people.
05Guardians of the Seas
Directed by Bahriye Kabadayı Dal, Guardians of the Seas tells the story of people coming together to protect Mordoğan’s natural wealth, sea and coastal life.
06Children of the Sea
Directed by Ramazan Emiroğlu, the 2014 documentary Children of the Sea looks closely at marine life through underwater images and research.
07Looking at the Sea Trilogy
Directed by Özge Deniz Özker, the 2011 documentary trilogy brings together İnceburun, Boztepe and Gelidonya through their relationship with the sea.
08Author Talks
Intimate author–reader conversations about the sea, coasts, journeys, ships and maritime culture.
09Book Signings
Author and reader meetings following talks or at separate times.
10More Than Cargo Is Carried in a Ship's Hold
Captain Murat Fırtına on how real maritime experience becomes literature, followed by a signing of Görev Afrika and Denizde Bir Sene.
11The Ottoman Response to the Industrial Revolution
Professor Levent Düzcü explores the transformation of Ottoman maritime power from sail to steam, followed by a book signing.
12Başucumda Deniz — Talk and Book Signing
Talat Kiriş meets readers for a moderated conversation followed by a signing of Başucumda Deniz.
13A Passenger on a Cargo Ship
International journalist and author Nur Dolay joins Mavi Edebiyat with her book Yük Gemisinde Bir Yolcu.
14Halikarnas Balıkçısı’nın Yolculuğu
Author Meltem Ulu joins Mavi Edebiyat with her book Halikarnas Balıkçısı’nın Yolculuğu.
15şiir, sana verilecek kötü haberim yok
Poet Nurduran Duman joins Mavi Edebiyat for a conversation on poetry, the sea and writing, followed by a book signing.
16Oceans I Must Cross
Gülin Bozkurt joins Mavi Edebiyat with Aşmam Gereken Okyanuslar Var for an inspiring conversation extending from ocean voyages to life, followed by a book signing.
17The Sea Within Us
Social anthropologist Melike Esra Karayel meets readers through İçimizdeki Deniz, co-authored with Dr Sait Sevinç, for a conversation on the physical, mental and emotional bonds between the sea and people.
18Acayip Bir Deniz Yolculuğu
Müge İplikçi meets readers for a conversation on the sea, journeys and stories through Acayip Bir Deniz Yolculuğu, inspired by the Mediterranean voyage of the ancient vessel Kibele.
19Mavi Edebiyat Area
An editorial area bringing together books, author information, talks and signings.
20Traces from the Sea
A Festival exhibition bringing together work connected with the sea and maritime culture.
21Shared Blue Canvas
A shared sea painting created through small contributions from children and adults.
22Underwater Technology
An exhibition and demonstration area introducing ROVs and underwater research vehicles.
23Electronic Nautical Chart
How digital charts support route planning, position and safe navigation.
24Navigation Simulation
A short bridge and navigation demonstration if suitable equipment is available.
25Sensor Table
See how sensors measure temperature, light, distance and environmental data.
26What Does This Technology Do on a Ship?
A station explaining the practical purpose of technologies used aboard ships.
27Ships of the Future
A visual introduction to electric, hybrid and autonomous maritime systems.
28Future Marine Vehicle
A design competition concept with separate categories for children and adults.
29Mavi Rota — Children
A flexible family route shaped by each child's curiosity and pace.
30Mavi Rota — Adults
A flexible route through the Festival Themes for visitors aged 18 and over.
31The History of Underwater Archaeology in Türkiye
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Öniz joins Mavi Eksen Festival 2026 for a talk on the history and development of underwater archaeology in Türkiye, exploring discoveries, research and the cultural heritage preserved beneath the sea. A book signing will follow the talk.
32Mavi Mürettebat
A limited-capacity experience for ages 7–13 with tasks, stamps, badges and a passport.
33Bearing to the Museum
Discover the direction and straight-line distance to Istanbul Naval Museum through a historic compass-inspired experience.
34Mini Marine Laboratory
An accessible Festival laboratory for observing, measuring and comparing water samples.
35Microscope Table
Examine plankton, sand and shell structures when suitable samples are available.
36Shell, Sand and Rock Samples
Compare marine samples through their form, texture and formation.
37Temperature and Salinity Station
See how basic properties such as water temperature and salinity are measured.
38Why Is This Water Different?
Compare water samples through visible properties and simple measurements.
39Current and Wave Set-up
A table-top set-up that makes water movement, wave formation and currents visible.
40Species and Habitat Match
Match marine species with their habitats and discover ecosystem relationships.
41Talks with Marine Scientists
Short encounters about research questions, fieldwork and the role of science in protecting the sea.
42Deniz Kabukları, Kum ve Kaya Örnekleri
Deniz örneklerini biçim, doku ve oluşum özellikleri üzerinden karşılaştırmaya ayrılan masa.
43Sıcaklık ve Tuzluluk Ölçüm İstasyonu
Su sıcaklığı ve tuzluluk gibi temel özelliklerin nasıl ölçüldüğünü gösteren deneyim alanı.
44Bu Su Neden Farklı?
Farklı su örneklerini görünür özellikleri ve basit ölçümler üzerinden karşılaştıran deneyim.
45PARAMPARÇA — The Life Story of Zehra Denizaslanı
PARAMPARÇA tells the life story of Zehra Denizaslanı, a third-generation descendant of Cretan population-exchange families, tracing a deeply personal journey through family, migration, loss, memory and the courage to rebuild a life.
46Akıntı ve Dalga Düzeneği
Suyun hareketini, dalga oluşumunu ve basit akıntı ilişkilerini görünür kılan masa düzeneği.
47Deniz Canlıları ve Habitat Eşleştirme
Deniz canlılarını yaşadıkları ortamlarla eşleştirerek ekosistem ilişkilerini keşfetme alanı.
48Deniz Bilimcilerle Söyleşiler
Araştırma sorularını, saha çalışmalarını ve denizi korumada bilimin rolünü anlatan kısa buluşmalar.