The Shaken Aimanov Kazakhfilm National Film Studio held meetings with representatives of international film companies and film festivals as part of the Asian Contents & Film Market 2026 in Busan, Republic of Korea.
The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) is an international film market held annually as part of the Busan International Film Festival.
The film studio was represented at the event by Madina Nusipbekova and Asem Ramazanova. Meetings were held with representatives of the film industries from South Korea, Mongolia, India, Sweden, the United States, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan.
The Indian film studio Ramoji Film City expressed interest in co-producing a comedy. Representatives of the Tribeca Film Festival and the Moscow International Film Festival requested submissions of new Kazakh films for possible inclusion in the festival programs. Bök Content and Sunrise Media Group, as well as the organizers of the Asiatiska Film Festival, are considering acquiring the rights to screen Kazakhstani films.
Furthermore, foreign partners have expressed interest in using Kazakhfilm studio's Kazakhstani locations and production facilities for filming.
Participation in the ACFM opens up additional opportunities for developing international cooperation, co-productions, promoting Kazakhstani films in foreign markets, and their participation in international film festivals.