Festivals: call for entries

XIII Forum of the young cinema Umut-2026

 

Dates & place: 03.03-07.03.2026, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Organizer: Cinema Department with support: Interstate humanitarian cooperation fund
Participants: Ex-Soviet countries
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Call for Entries – 38th Film Festival Dresden

 

FILMFEST DRESDEN is looking forward to new short films! We are now accepting submissions for the 38th festival edition in 2026.
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Call for Entries – 43rd Fajr International Film Festival

 

I'm delighted to announce that submissions are now open for the 43rd edition of the Fajr International Film Festival, taking place from November 26 – December 3, 2025, in Iran.
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Home Film News First Bishkek IFF: Info about “Sunday”
Sunday, 12 November 2023 00:00

First Bishkek IFF: Info about “Sunday” (Uzbekistan) from International competition

 

Place & dates: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 17-21.11.2023 

Screening: 20 November 2023, at 4.30 pm, Ala-Too cinema

 

Sunday

 

“Sunday” by Shokir Kholikov, Uzbekistan, 2023, 97'

 

Best film "New Talents of Asia, Shanghai - 2023

 

Best film of Central Asian competition at the Tashkent IFF "Pearl of Silk Road"

 

Synopsis:  

In a serene Uzbek village, an elderly couple's peaceful life faces upheaval when their sons, one living nearby and the other abroad, begin replacing old household items. Their grander scheme involves demolishing the parents' home to build a new one for the youngest son upon marriage.

 

 

 

Poster: Sunday

 

 

 

Shokir Kholikov

 

Biography:

 

Emerging Uzbek writer-director Shokir Kholikov holds a Master's in 'Film and TV Directing' from the Uzbek State Institute of Arts and Culture. His diverse short films have earned global recognition, gathering 20+ awards at festivals. His notable debut 'Sunday' won Best Film Asian New Talent Award at the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival.