The State Center for the Support of National Cinema holds an annual competition to select film projects vying for recognition as national films. Priority themes for the selection of film projects for 2026 have been approved. When preparing film projects for participation in the competitive selection, it is recommended to take into account the approved priority areas.
1. Homeland, love for one's native land;
2. Family (fathers and children: a dialogue between generations);
3. History, its meaning and value;
4. Heroes of today: the image of a hardworking person;
5. The role of women in modern society: contribution to culture, science, family, economy, and social initiatives;
6. Kazakh fairy tales and epics;
7. Films for children;
8. Historical figures (films about outstanding figures);
9. Environment, nature conservation. Green energy;
10. The modern image of the defender of the Motherland: responsibility and dedication;
11. Law enforcement, strengthening law and order and justice in society. The principle of "Law and Order";
12. Films aimed at supporting a healthy lifestyle and sports;
13. Unity and peace (interethnic harmony): respect and cooperation between cultures and peoples;
14. Issues of modern youth: values ​​and characteristics of life of the new generation;
15. Auyl - the golden cradle;
16. Space and the Universe;
17. Digital society (the role of artificial intelligence and IT specialists, the world of technology and multi-level reality);
18. National values: love for one's native land, respect for nature, honesty, and justice as part of cultural tradition;
19. Modern heroes: personalities who become role models for young viewers;
20. The value of friendship and mutual assistance;
21. An inquisitive and educated generation;
22. The world of fantasy;
23. Popular science stories for children;
24. Our Motherland: ethnographic features, natural diversity, regional history;
25. Current social issues of modern society;
26. Educational topics: education, innovation, achievements of science and art;
27. Tourism;
28. Taza Kazakhstan;
29. Book. An Educated Nation;
30. One of the Seven Treasures of the Kazakh People – Qumay Tazy;
31. Joint Projects with Foreign Countries.