The final of the event took place at the American University in Central Asia and was marked by the awarding of prizes to the winners.
A total of 10 projects under development from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan participated in the program. Young directors and producers presented their ideas to an international jury, which included experts and producers from France, Germany, Mongolia, Italy, and Saudi Arabia. The total prize fund was 300 thousand som, and a special cash prize of 3,500 US dollars was also awarded from the Red Sea Fund.
The main prize was awarded to the Asyrandy film by the Kyrgyz duo Sezim Adilzhanova (director) and Maksat Lesbekov (producer). The jury noted the "strong and unique history" that raises important gender issues within the context of the traditional family.
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The special prize of the Red Sea Fund went to Kazakhstan - it was received by the Memory Road project, directed by Laura Mukhiyeva and produced by Marzhan Bekmaganbetova. According to the jury, this is "a touching and masterfully structured journey of two women, captivating with its versatility and emotional warmth."
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A special mention was given to the film "MAHABAT" by the director Tynystan Temirzhan and the producer Suyum Sulaymanova (Kyrgyzstan). The story of a woman who decided to start life anew after many years devoted to her family caused a strong reaction among the jury.
Pitching CAF continues to strengthen its position as an important platform for the development of regional cinema, promoting professional growth, mentoring support, and international cooperation in the film industry.