Open Talk: First Film, First Festival

What’s it like to shoot your very first film? And how do you turn a tiny idea into a whole film festival?

Join filmmakers Saadat Sattaeva, Helena Alena Kyn and Sonya Imin, who will talk about the thrills and challenges of making their debut films. Alongside them, curators Valeria Kim and Gulnoza Irgasheva and festival founders Amina Alish and Danyil Potopaiev will share the story of how they built a festival from scratch.

Expect an honest and reassuring conversation about the hidden work that brings both films and festivals to life.