The master of Kazakh cinematography, People's Artist of the USSR Asanali Ashymov, who played the main role in the film "Aruakh" directed by Huat Akhmetov,as awarded the prize for best male actor in a full-length film at the Open Russian Film Festival "Kinoshok", which was held in Anapa from September 1 to September 8, 2019 .

“The Last Teacher” short film (directed by Alen Rakhmetaliyev) received the 2d prize at The International Short Film Festival Dostluk Kısa. The festival took place within 14 and 16 of December in Istanbul, Turkey.

In Almaty the premiere screening of a feature film “The Way of the Leader: Astana” took place. The feature is made by “Kazakhfilm” studio with participation of “Sataifilm” company as per request of Ministry of Culture and Sports of RoK. Directed by Akan Satayev.

Today in Almaty the press screening of “Baluan Sholak” film took place. The film is made by ‘Kazakhfilm” studio due to Ministry of Culture’s request. Directed by Nurgeldy Sadygulov, this historical feature tells the story of legendary wrestler, singer and composer Baluan Sholak and his hardships.