BISHKEK INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
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 experience, and secure funding
The IV Bishkek International Film Festival presents:
International Competition | Central Asian Competition | KyrgyzBox | Retrospective | Special Screenings | Old Square Screenings | Mongolian Cinema Week | CAF Pitch | Bars in Progress | Script Workshop
Explore the full festival programme, screening schedule, and special events.
International Competition
- An international competition of foreign cinema will be held within the framework of the festival. Nine full-length feature films will be selected for participation, with a prize fund of 1 500 000 KGS.
Central Asian Competition
- Within the framework of the Bishkek International Film Festival, a Central Asian competition will be held, featuring nine films directed by filmmakers from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. The prize fund for the competition is 1 500 000 KGS.
KyrgyzBox
- The competition will showcase films from Kyrgyz Republic, including national box office leaders. Participating filmmakers will have the opportunity to compete within a professional, industry-recognized platform, with a prize fund of 1 500 000 KGS.
CAF pitch
- 10 film projects in development from Central Asian countries will be selected and presented at the Bishkek Film Festival. We welcome all applications, but our priority is to discover new talent and support emerging directors working on their debut projects. The prize fund for the pitching competition is 300,000 KGS.
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BARS in PROGRESS 2026
- Welcome to the new Work-in-Progress program, a dedicated industry platform supporting feature-length fiction films currently in post-production. The program presents selected projects to an audience of international film professionals, providing filmmakers with an opportunity to showcase edited footage, pitch their projects, and receive expert feedback. It aims to facilitate the completion of these films while fostering international collaboration, festival exposure, and future distribution opportunities.
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The Festival Organizers
Prestigious Platform – the festival is becoming the central hub of the region’s film industry.
Professional Community – networking, finding
partners, and accessing the expertise of top industry professionals.
Why is
BishkekFilmFest
the Best Place for
Growth?
Benefits for
Participants – Opportunity to promote your project and
gain support.
Access to expert insights and industry trends.
A unique chance to become part of the
international film community.