On March 27, in honor of World Theatre Day, 35 representatives of theatrical art were awarded the “Devoted to Culture and Art” badge.
Among them, the Director of the Cinematography Agency under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shuhrat Rizayev, was also honored with this prestigious award.
We sincerely congratulate Shuhrat Rizayev on this well-deserved recognition and wish him continued success in his dedicated efforts to develop cinematography!
As previously reported, in accordance with Presidential Decree No. PQ-93 dated March 6, 2025, “On further improving the business environment, infrastructure, and living standards in the Syrdarya region,” the developed “Roadmap” outlined specific tasks, including the establishment of a modern and compact cinema in the city of Guliston and the screening of films for youth.
Yesterday, a meeting was held in the assembly hall of the Dostlik Cultural Center in Guliston, Syrdarya region, with the participation of an active group of young people from the Syrdarya Regional Department for Youth Affairs.
The event was attended by the Director of the Cinematography Agency, Shuhrat Rizayev, and the Deputy Governor of Syrdarya region for tourism, sports, culture, cultural heritage, and mass communications, Shohrukh Isakulov.
At the end of the meeting, a screening of the feature film “Pandemic” took place. The film was produced by order of the Cinematography Agency in cooperation with the Ministry of Health.
The movie depicts the hardships experienced during the 2020 pandemic in the country and highlights the resilience and dedication of healthcare workers in the fight against the Covid-19 virus.
08.05.2025 11:09
At the 2nd Turan International Film Festival, organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey, TURKSOY – the International Organization of Turkic Culture, and Ege University, the feature film “Magtymguly Pyragy” was awarded first place in the “Best Uzbek Film” category.
The film was produced in collaboration between filmmakers from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, based on the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated February 19, 2024, “On the wide celebration of the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great Turkmen poet and thinker Magtymguly Pyragy.”
It is worth noting that this film, directed by Muzaffar Erkinov, also received the grand prize in the “Best Film” category at the 4th International Film Festival “Gorkut Ata,” held in November 2024 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
08.05.2025 11:02
In accordance with the Presidential Decree of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PQ-209 “On measures for the further development of cinematography and the creation of a series of films dedicated to the history of our country,” as well as based on the joint meeting minutes No. 65/1 of the National Commission for the Development and Support of Cinematography and the National Council for Promoting the Ideological and Artistic Quality of Films, a competition was held for film projects within the framework of the “Living History” program, and the winners were determined.
On April 29, 2025, a pitching session was held with the participation of 24 studios. According to Decision No. 2 of the National Council, the following 6 studios were selected as winners:
In addition, due to insufficient votes in the pitching session, the following film projects will be subject to a RE-PITCHING:
Reminder: From April 30 to May 30 of this year, the Cinematography Agency under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan is announcing a competition among film studios and companies for the production of 15 projects included in the “Living History” program.
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02.05.2025 17:20
In accordance with the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PQ-209 “On measures to further develop cinematography and to create a series of films dedicated to the history of our country”, and based on the Regulation on holding a competition for the production of films included in the “Living History” program—approved by the joint decision of the National Commission for the Development and Support of Cinematography and the National Council for Supporting the Ideological and Artistic Level of Films (Protocol No. 65/1)—the following 15 (fifteen) film projects were selected as winners of the synopsis competition held from January 15 to February 15, 2025:
From April 30 to May 30 of this year, the Cinematography Agency under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan
ANNOUNCES A COMPETITION
among film studios and production companies for the production of the above 15 projects included in the “Living History” program.
For more information, please contact: +998 71 277-81-16
Address: 1A Chilanzar Street, Tashkent City
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