Astana hosts young directors' short film festival

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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The Saryarka Short Film Festival among young and talented directors was held in Astana with the support of the Astana city administration for the first time ever. The event was organized by "Astana Zhastary" youth resource center, Kazinform has learnt from the Astana city administration.

28 short films of promising and more experienced directors were screened during the festival. The main goal of the festival was to find new talented in cinematography. Well-known Kazakhstani directors, namely Kanat Beisekeyev, Medet Shayakhmetov and Olzhas Beilov, gave master classes within the framework of the festival.

"The short films were dedicated to a lot of different themes. I'm glad that our youth makes films about everything and raises various themes," said head of Astana Zhastary" youth resource center and popular Kazakhstani actor Anuar Nurpeissov.

Director Darkhan Tulegenov won Grand Prix of the festival for his short film "Marshrut" (Route).

Best director - Kazbek Rustembekov

Best director of photography - Roman Gusak

Best screenplay - Olzhas Taigelov

Best actress - Tolganai Talgat

Best actor - Akmolda Dulyge

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