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Today, a commemorative evening dedicated to the 115th anniversary of the birth of the People's Artist of Uzbekistan, holder of the Order of "Buyuk Khizmatlari Uchun", famous actor and director Razzaq Hamroyev was organized at the National Palace of Cinematography of Uzbekistan.
The event was attended by Shukhrat Rizayev, Director of the Cinematography Agency, family members of the artist, filmmakers and media representatives. Shukhrat Rizayev, People's Artist of Uzbekistan Naima Pulatova and the artist's granddaughter Zulfiya Hamroyeva expressed warm opinions about the life and creative work of the actor, his role in the development of national cinema.
Also, small stage performances were shown by the creators of the Uzbek State Musical Drama Theater named after Mukimi. The Museum of Cinematography of Uzbekistan also organized a photo exhibition dedicated to the life and work of the artist. During the event, excerpts from films featuring Razzaq Hamroyev were also shown.

The winners of the XIII International Film Festival “Slavic Fairy Tale” of the Bulgarian Academy of Television, Cinema and Internet Communications (ATKIK) were awarded.
The international jury of the Academy Film Festival awarded the main prize of the film and television festival “GRAN-PRI” to the feature film “Makhtumkuli Firog’iy” directed by Muzaffarkhon Erkinov.

On September 11-13 of this year, the XI International Cultural Forum was held in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. It was attended by leaders in the field of culture, leading international experts and world-famous cultural figures.

A number of relevant leaders also participated from the Republic of Uzbekistan: Head of the Executive Office of the Cinematography Agency Navruz Musyaev, Director of the National Center for the Development of Cinematography Furkat Usmanov, and Specialist of the International Relations Department of the National Center for the Development of Cinematography Sayyora Khudaiberdiyeva.

The forum presented the latest projects aimed at developing cultural relations between countries, and discussed topics related to the past and future role of cinema in the modern world, its impact on social processes, and the importance of integrating various cultural traditions.

Speaking on behalf of Uzbekistan, the Director of the National Center for the Development of Cinematography, Furkat Usmanov, said:
“Today, it is not a reason for the uniqueness of national culture, but a convenient opportunity for dialogue and mutual enrichment. “In the recent past, we were one big family, and now we have united in society. This is a good opportunity to introduce dialogue between cultures within the framework of the project and develop it in the digital space. We see that digital distribution is gaining significant momentum today, and perhaps it is worth considering a single streaming platform in the CIS countries. This is another way to expand market opportunities. The Asian space of the Commonwealth is not as rich in local films as we would like. We have learned to produce independent, Art-House films well, but we also need to develop commercial films, he noted.

Today, the premiere of the documentary “Mahbora. Mother's Symphony” and “The Experience of a Horse” and the feature film “Shamsikamar”, created in collaboration with the Cinematography Agency and the National Agency for Social Protection under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, took place at the National Palace of Cinematography of Uzbekistan.

The screening was attended by Shukhrat Rizayev, Director of the Cinematography Agency, Sayfullo Rajabov, Advisor to the Director of the Agency, filmmakers, our compatriots, and representatives of the media. Shukhrat Rizayev spoke in detail about the content of these films and their significance in society.

The Golden Pulpit International Film Festival was held in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, from September 5 to 9 of this year. More than 750 films from more than 60 countries were submitted to the international film festival.

The film festival is considered very prestigious in the world of cinema.

At the 21st Golden Pulpit International Film Festival, the film “Makhtumkuli Firugi” won the main prize in the “Russian Islamic World” category.

In the documentary category, the film “Eternal Moments”, shot by the State Enterprise “Documentary and Chronicle Film Studio” under the order of the Cinematography Agency and directed by Navroza Biynazova, received recognition from film journalists and film critics.

We congratulate all the creators on their great success in the international arena and wish them continued success.

Today, a solemn welcoming ceremony was held at Tashkent International Airport to honor filmmakers who participated in the 21st International Film Festival "Altyn Minbar", which was held in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, from September 5 to 9.

At this prestigious festival:
The film "Makhtumkuli Firugi" won the main prize in the "Russia - Islamic World" category.
The film "Eternal Moments", shot by director Navroza Biynazova at the request of the Cinematography Agency by the State Enterprise "Documentary and Chronicle Film Studio", received recognition from film journalists and film critics in the documentary category.

These achievements once again clearly demonstrated the growing potential of Uzbek cinema in the international arena.

The plot of the film is full of scenes that keep the viewer in suspense, and the main roles are played by the talented actress Yulduz Rajabova and actor Sherzod Murodov.

Also, the film features the Honored Artist of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sayyora Yunusova and the young and talented actress Munisa Magamit, who played unforgettable roles.

The script is written by Shohida Abdukodir, the production director is Nusrat Khusanov, the production operator is Bahodir Yuldoshev, the production designer is Bahriddin Shamsutdinov, the costume designer is Zuhra Ganiyeva, the producer is Akrom Shakhnazarov

Applications are accepted until September 20, 2025.

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Today, the opening ceremony of the School for Training and Retraining of Secondary Specialized Personnel for the Cinematography Sector — the Kino School — was held at the National Palace of Cinematic Art of Uzbekistan.

This educational institution was established in accordance with the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PQ–209 dated June 5, 2024, “On measures for the further development of the cinematography sector and the creation of a series of films about the history of our country.”

In accordance with the Presidential Decree of July 10, 2025, the traditional Republican Contest “The Greatest, the Dearest” was once again organized at a high level this year.

On August 26, the solemn award ceremony for the winners of the republican stage of the contest was held in the conference hall of the Youth Affairs Agency.

The event was organized under the leadership of the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan, with the participation of the Writers’ Union, the Cinematography Agency, the National Media Association, the creative association “Tasviriy Oyina”, the Academy of Arts, the National News Agency of Uzbekistan, and the National Television and Radio Company.

This year the contest was held in 7 nominations. One of them was “Cinematic Works”, in which films embodying the noble idea “For the Motherland, for the nation, for the people!” were highly appreciated. These works deeply reflect modern life in Uzbekistan, the selfless labor of our people, the upbringing of the younger generation, and our national values.

In the nomination “Cinematic Works”, the winners were:

1️⃣ Director Abu Tolib Adamqulov – for the feature film “Pandemic. Covid-19”.
The film depicts the 2020–2021 pandemic period, the courage of our doctors, and healthcare reforms through vivid characters. It conveys the idea of educating youth in the spirit of patriotism and professional dedication.

2️⃣ Abdulatif Haydarov – for the animated series “The Childhood of My Great Ancestors”.
These works emphasize respect for great ancestors and inspire young people to pursue knowledge and enlightenment.

3️⃣ Saida’loxon Masudxonov – for directing the documentary film “Vali Gafurov. A Novel Written with a Needle”.
The film tells the story of Vali Gafurov, author of the novel “Vafodor”, who, despite physical limitations after World War II, managed to combine teaching and writing with remarkable perseverance.

These works not only left a profound impression on the audience but also made a worthy contribution to promoting national pride and the spirit of patriotism in the new stage of independent Uzbekistan’s development.

Today, the Director of the Cinematography Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shuhrat Rizayev, received a delegation headed by Zhang Xuxia, Deputy Director of the China Film Archive.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the expansion of cooperation between the two countries in the field of cinema and film archiving.

✅ It was agreed to organize film screenings and a photo exhibition dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people’s victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese aggression and the triumph in the World Anti-Fascist War. These events will take place on August 26–27 at the National Palace of Cinema Art of Uzbekistan.

✅ The parties also agreed to arrange internships for specialists of the Uzbekistan National Film Fund in China, launch practical training programs for them, and invite Chinese experts to Uzbekistan to conduct master classes.

The meeting also touched upon the implementation of joint projects, experience exchange, and the strengthening of cultural ties between the Cinematography Agency of Uzbekistan and the China Film Archive.

Both sides emphasized that such meetings contribute to further strengthening cultural relations between the two nations and to fostering friendship through the art of cinema.

From August 22 to 24 of this year, the VI International LENDOC Film Festival (LEFF) was held in Russia’s cultural capital, Saint Petersburg. This is one of the key events bringing together filmmakers from Russia and neighboring countries.

As part of Uzbekistan’s delegation of cinematographers, the following representatives took part in this prestigious international festival:

• Alisher Khadjayev – Deputy Director of the Cinematography Agency
• Bahodir Muhamedov – Director of the “Uzbekfilm” Film Concern State Unitary Enterprise
• Erkin Azamov – screenwriter and playwright, author of the script for the film “Chasing the Spring”
• Sayyora Khudayberdieva – Head of the International Department at the National Cinema Development Center

The festival program included three main categories:

• Main Competition – feature films (60 minutes and longer)
• Documentary films (40 minutes and longer)
• Lendoc Start – student works (fiction and documentary, from 6 minutes)

Within the framework of the festival, the X meeting of heads of film organizations was also held. The Uzbek delegation was awarded a letter of gratitude by the Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg for many years of cooperation in the field of cinematography between the countries.