The opening ceremony of the 6th "Korkut Ata" Turkic World Film Festival took place in Istanbul, Turkey. Attendees included the Secretary General of TURKSOY, Sultan Raev, officials from the Ministries of Culture of Turkic states, film producers, members of the film community, and media representatives.
During the opening, it was noted that the Turkic states share a common history and that their spiritual bonds are also reflected in the realm of cinema...

The film *Early Feelings* is a coming-of-age story. The events take place during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The protagonist, 11-year-old Ziya, encounters death for the first time; the passing of a neighbor prompts him to reflect on the finite nature of human life. While trying to process these emotions, he falls in love with a girl who has arrived from the city—only to discover that two other boys in the neighborhood are also interested in her. Thus...

The "Competition for Film Projects to be Produced with State Support" for 2026, organized by the Cinema Agency under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, has concluded. Based on the decision of the "Expert Council for the Evaluation of the Content of Cinematographic, Audiovisual, and Digital Works"—which operates under the Ministry of Culture—18 out of the 31 projects that participated in the pitching stage have been select...

On October 12, the feature film "44" was presented to the public at the Heydar Aliyev Center. The film is dedicated to the heroism displayed by the Azerbaijani people during the Patriotic War and aims to foster a patriotic spirit in the younger generation while preserving historical memory.
Arzu Aliyeva, Head of the Baku Media Center, and Alyona Aliyeva attended the presentation ceremony.
Before the screening, a minute of silence was observed in h...

The Union of Filmmakers of Azerbaijan (AKI) announces a screenplay competition for short feature films titled "People of the Backline." For several years, the UCA has consistently organized such screenplay competitions, viewing them as a vital mechanism for advancing our national cinema, fostering competition among writers, and stimulating interest in the craft of screenwriting.
The "People of the Backline" short feature film screenplay competition a...

The film "Steps in Silence," produced by the Baku Media Center, was featured at the NNW International Film Festival—one of Europe’s prominent cinematic platforms. The 18th edition of the festival, held in Gdynia, Poland, from October 1 to 4, 2026, showcased 60 selected works from across the globe. The film was honored with the festival’s "Special Jury Mention" award.
Co-produced by the Baku Media Center, Drygas Film Production, and...

The stage of the "Co-production Support Competition"—organized for the first time by the Cinema Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ARKA), which operates under the Ministry of Culture—covering the third quarter of 2026 has concluded.
ARKA informed AZERTAC that the Artistic Quality Control Commission evaluated projects submitted by five companies and made decisions regarding their funding. According to these decisions, 200,000 manats has...