Festivals: call for entries

Call for entries: II IFF "Suleiman-Too" - 2026

 

Dates & place: 07-09.10.2026, Osh, Kyrgyzstan
Dates for applications: 02.06 - 15.08.2026 
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Submissions are now open for the Thesan International Short Film Festival

 

The festival will take place on 6 and 7 November 2026 in the splendid setting of the Lea Padovani Theatre in Montalto di Castro (VT).

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Submissions are now open for the 23rd Marrakesh Festival

 

Call for Film Entries: Submissions are now open for the 23rd Marrakesh Festival, November 20th–28th, 2026.

Deadline for submissions: 31.07.2026

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Wednesday, 14 January 2026 00:00

22nd Third Eye Asian Film Festival Mumbai: Country Focus on Kyrgyzstan

 

Dates: 9-15.01.2026

Official program: Kurak

List of films "Country Focus on Kyrgyzstan": "Black Red Yellow", "Kurak", "Error 404", "Deal at the Border", "God's Gift"

These films were recommended by Gulbara Tolomushova

 

 

We are proud to feature "Deal At the Border" as a gripping selection for the Country Focus on Kyrgyzstan at the 22nd Third Eye Asian Film Festival.
 

Directed by Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi, this 2024 film is a high-stakes exploration of debt, survival, and the lengths people go to when pushed to the edge. Experience this intense journey into the heart of Central Asian storytelling.
 

EVENT DATES
9th – 15th January 2026

 

SCREENING LOCATIONS
P.L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy (Prabhadevi)

 

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We are honored to present "Black Red Yellow" as a premier highlight of the Country Focus on Kyrgyzstan at the 22nd Third Eye Asian Film Festival.

 

Directed by the legendary Aktan Arym Kubat, this film offers a profound exploration of heritage, family and tradition, set against the breathtaking landscapes of Central Asia. Experience the soul of Kyrgyz cinema on the big screen.
 

EVENT DATES
9th – 15th January 2026

 

SCREENING LOCATIONS
P.L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy (Prabhadevi)

 

Cinepolis Lake Shore (Thane)

 

 

 

"The best of you are those who are best to their women."

We are proud to feature Kurak (2025) as part of our Country Focus: Kyrgyzstan spotlight. From directors Erke Dzhumakmatova and Emil Atageldiev, this striking film weaves a powerful narrative that resonates deeply with the human experience.

Experience this compelling vision of modern Kyrgyz cinema at the 22nd Third Eye Asian Film Festival.

EVENT DATES 9th – 15th January 2026

SCREENING LOCATIONS
P.L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy (Prabhadevi)
Cinepolis Lake Shore (Thane)

 

 

Continuing our Country Focus: Kyrgyzstan segment, we are honored to screen God’s Gift (2022). Directed by Asel Zhuraeva, this poignant film offers a deep look into the cultural soul and human traditions of the region.

Join us at the 22nd Third Eye Asian Film Festival to experience this beautiful piece of world cinema.

EVENT DATES 9th – 15th January 2026

SCREENING LOCATIONS
P.L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy (Prabhadevi)
Cinépolis Lake Shore (Thane)

 

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A glitch in reality or a search for what’s lost?
 

As part of our Country Focus: Kyrgyzstan segment, we are proud to present Error 404 (2023). Directed by Tynchtyk Abylkasymov, this visually stunning feature explores the intersection of the digital world and the deeply human experience.

Experience the best of Asian cinema at the 22nd Third Eye Asian Film Festival.
 

EVENT DATES 9th – 15th January 2026
SCREENING LOCATIONS
P.L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy (Prabhadevi)
Cinepolis Lake Shore (Thane)