[1][2] Vedide Kaymak has been directing the London Turkish Film Festival since 1993.
After graduating in Political Science and Journalism, Vedide worked in a variety of Turkish media organisations before moving to London, and a career in the cinema industry.
Vedide initially worked with various arts and cultural organisations promoting Turkish culture in the UK, programming for MTV's Turkish channel and co-producing short films.
For over a decade, she has also successfully promoted and distributed Turkish films to cinemas throughout the UK.
In 2009 Vedide created another Turkish cinema milestone with the introduction of the annual Golden Wings Awards, including the unique Golden Wings Digiturk Digital Distribution Award'which ensures cinema distribution across the UK and Ireland for the winning film.