From July 3 to 7, 2025, the international film festival of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries is held in the Yongchuan district of the Chinese metropolis of Chongqing.

The festival aims to develop humanitarian exchange and expand cooperation in the field of cinema between the SCO member states.

The Kazakhstan delegation includes experts from the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the State Center for Support of National Cinema, the Kazakhfilm National Film Studio named after Sh.Aimanov, as well as leading domestic producers and directors.

The competitive program "Golden Camellia" includes 20 feature films - two from each of the participating countries. Kazakhstan will present the films "Operation Nabat" and "Brothers".

"Operation Nabat" (directed by Rashid Suleimenov) is a drama based on real events about a high-profile special operation by Kazakhstan's силовые структуры. The film was shot at the Kazakhfilm film studio with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kazakhstan Cinema Center.

"Brothers" (directed by Darkhan Tulegenov) is a film that has received more than 15 international awards, including the Spirit of Cinema Award at the Oldenburg International Film Festival in Germany. The film was created by Golden Man Media studio with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the State Center for Support of National Cinema.

The festival jury includes 9 well-known filmmakers from the SCO countries, including Kazakh producer Tasbolat Merekenov. The chairman of the jury is the famous Chinese producer and screenwriter Ren Zhonglun.

The festival winners will be determined in 10 categories, including "Best Film", "Best Director", "Best Screenplay", as well as acting nominations.

The film festival includes 11 events, including screenings of competition films, cooperation forums, a film technology exhibition and a Gala concert.