Uzbekistan plans film industry overhaul with new partnerships
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Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration in Uzbekistan, announced plans to modernize the country’s film industry and preserve its cinematic history.
She described Uzbekfilm as central to Uzbekistan’s national identity, reflecting nearly a century of the country’s culture and people. Mirziyoyeva proposed a shift in how the government supports filmmaking, moving from direct creative involvement to strategic partnerships and financial backing for private studios and independent filmmakers.
The new strategy aims to modernize all aspects of film production, from funding and creation to distribution and international exposure. Uzbekistan also intends to invest in preserving its existing film collection through digitization and restoration. Mirziyoyeva emphasized the need for a professional environment that values the expertise of filmmakers, and she visited a set during production of a historical film about Abu Ali ibn Sina, a polymath from the Islamic Golden Age.
