“We received many wonderful works. Unfortunately, not all deserving films could be included in the national competition program. We sincerely thank all participants for their interest in our forum,” the official statement notes.
Here is the list of selected films:
- “Toolor meni kuchaktagyla” — director Gulzhan Iresh;
- “Ajar Biyi” — director Ilimbek Maksatbekov;
- “Slova Baydildy” — director Nurkanat Kubatov;
- “Orekhovy les” — director Asan Kubanychbek;
- “Stat' muzhchinoy” — director Erjan Shamurzaev;
- “Neizvestnyy soldat” — director Aydai Chotueva;
- “Gulbara” — director Aiperi Ryspekova;
- “Krasnye tufli” — director Alina Baytokova;
- “Krasnaya nit'” — director Asel Junusova;
- “Nayavu” — director Zhannat Nasirova;
- “Stena” — director Nurperi Nurgazy kyzy;
- “Obonchu” — director Daniyar Abirov;
- “Chao, mama!” — director Diana Sibogatulina;
- “T'ma” — director Karina Choyubekova;
- “Demon na gore Kaygy” — director Viola Mustafina;
- “Achyq jol” — director Alisher Tariel uulu;
- “Molodost' mne mnogo obeshchala” — director Azamat Satybaldiev;
- “Sadagan ketiin” — director Zhetigen Kyrmanchiev;
- “Balik” — director Tolomush Zhanibekov;
- “Daughter of her father” — director Aynuska Asanbekova.
The forum will take place in Bishkek from March 3 to 7, 2026. This event aims to support young filmmakers and promote their works, including film screenings, pitching sessions, and master classes.