Kyrgyzstan - Land of short films

ATTENTION ONLY FOR CIS COUNTRIES, BALTIC STATES AND GEORGIA Films from the following countries only can participate: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine and Estonia. Kyrgyzstan - Land of Short Films is an annual film festival held to celebrate short films from the former Soviet Union, Baltic states and Georgia. The 10th Anniversary Edition of the Film Festival will be held from 15 to 18 September 2021. In 2011, Kyrgyzstan - Land of Short Films was founded by director, producer, and public figure, Sadyk Sher-Niyaz. Each year the Festival is held by Aitysh Public Fund, Aitysh Film, and the Union of Filmmakers of the Kyrgyzstan from December 12 - December 15. The Festival Opening marks the birthday of the famous Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov. Each year the Festival is held at the Manas Cinema Hall in Bishkek. The official language of the Film Festival is Russian. The Festival accepts all short films (including documentary, animations, and live action) from the former Soviet Union, including the Republic of Georgia and the Baltic states. The Festival includes two programs—International and National Competition. Each year the Festival invites 5 Jury Members well-known throughout the former Soviet Union to participate in the Festival Programs.