This year, the winners of the "Ak Ilbirs" award were announced in the following nominations:
The Best Audience Film was "Beyish enenin tamanynda" ("Heaven Under the Feet of Mothers"), directed by Ruslan Akun;
The award for Best Editing was presented to Nazgul Omurjanova and Bakyt Mukulu for the film "Kachkyn";
Best Artistic Design went to Elchibek Shamenov for the film "Kachkyn";
The Best Sound Engineer was Kalibek Sherniyazov for the film "Beyish enenin tamanynda";
The award for Best Musical Contribution was given to composer Balasagyn Musaev for the film "Kachkyn";
The Best Male Role was awarded to Emil Esenaliev for his work in "Beyish enenin tamanynda";
The Best Female Role was awarded to Anara Nazarkulova, also for the film "Beyish enenin tamanynda";
Best Cinematographer was Bolsunbek Taalaybek for the film "Kachkyn";
The Best Screenwriters were Dastan Japar uulu and Akhtan Ryskeldiyev for their work on the film "Kachkyn";
The award for Best Director went to Ruslan Akun for "Beyish enenin tamanynda";
The Best Documentary Film was "Psy," directed by Aliman Toktogulova and Karash Janishov;
The award for Best Short Film was given to "Baylanysh" ("Connection") under the direction of Zhandos Zholdoshov;
A Special Award "For Contribution to the Development of National Cinematography" was presented to Rakiya Sharshenova;
The Best Film of Central Asia was "Kuzgu shamal" ("Autumn Breeze") (Kazakhstan), directed by Adil Merekenov;
The main award for Best Film went to "Kachkyn," directed by Dastan Japar uulu.
The National Film Prize "Ak Ilbirs" serves as an important tool for supporting and developing Kyrgyz cinema, promoting recognition of outstanding creative achievements and strengthening cultural ties in the country.
