BishkekFilmFest is the first professional platform in Central Asia focused on the development of the film industry. The festival brings together filmmakers from across the region, providing them with opportunities to present their projects, exchange professional experiences, and secure funding. It offers a rich program of activities: Central Asian and international competitions, a retrospective, CAF Pitch, master classes, and much more. The festival was initiated by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov