“We received many wonderful works. Unfortunately, not all of them could be included in the national competition program. We sincerely thank all participants for their interest in our forum!” — the fund's statement notes.
The following films made it to the shortlist:
- “Toolor meni kuchaktagyla” — director Gulzhan Iresh;
- “Ajar Biyi” — director Ilimbek Maksatbekov;
- “Slova Baydildy” — director Nurkanat Kubatov;
- “Orekhovy les” — director Asan Kubanychbek;
- “Stat' muzhchinoy” — director Erjan Shamurzaev;
- “Neizvestnyy soldat” — director Aydai Chotueva;
- “Gulbara” — director Aiperi Ryspekova;
- “Krasnye tufli” — director Alina Baytokova;
- “Krasnaya nith” — director Asel Junusova;
- “Nayavu” — director Zhannat Nasirova;
- “Stena” — director Nurperi Nurgazy kyzy;
- “Obonchu” — director Daniyar Abirov;
- “Chao, mama!” — director Diana Sibogatulina;
- “T'ma” — director Karina Choyubekova;
- “Demon na gore Kaygy” — director Viola Mustafina;
- “Achyk zhol” — director Alisher Tariel uulu;
- “Molodost' mne mnogo obeshchala” — director Azamat Satybaldiev;
- “Sadagan keteyin” — director Zhetigen Kyrmanchiev;
- “Balik” — director Tolomush Zhanibekov;
- “Doch' svoego otsa” — director Ainuska Asanbekova.
The XIII Forum of Young Cinema "Umut" will take place in Bishkek from March 3 to March 7, 2026. This event, aimed at supporting and promoting the creativity of young filmmakers, includes film screenings, pitching sessions, and master classes.
