Almaty Indie Film Festival

ALMATY INDIE FILM FESTIVAL

Independent cinema.
A fresh perspective
on the world.

Independent film festival in Almaty, Kazakhstan · January 15–17, 2027

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Independent film festival in Almaty, Kazakhstan · January 15–17, 2027

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

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After the SongAfter the Song

Feature films

Stories to immerse yourself in.

ScratchScratch

Short films

New voices. Open possibilities.

StardustStardust

Documentary

Reality from another perspective.

SunsparkSunspark

Animation

Worlds beyond the familiar.

IridescenceIridescence

Music videos

Music made visible.

About

New voices.
Bold stories.
Meet the filmmakers.

Founded in 2017, Almaty Indie Film Festival is an independent film festival in Almaty, Kazakhstan, open to filmmakers worldwide. The 2026 edition has been rescheduled to January 15–17, 2027 and will combine online programming with selected in-person screenings and events in Almaty.

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Before the festival

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Questions & answers

A practical guide to submissions, selection and screenings.

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For filmmakers

Categories, guidelines and submitting through FilmFreeway.

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Press & media

Festival information, the logo and materials for coverage.

ALMATY INDIE FILM FESTIVAL

People. Cinema. Connections.

Audiences, filmmakers and shared experiences — moments from our festival history.

The festival in photographs →
Audiences at an open-air screening2018
People of the festivalFrom the festival photo collection
On the festival stage2017

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Festival Categories & Awards

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Main Competitions

Fiction, documentary and short-form cinema from Kazakhstan and around the world.

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Specialized Categories

Web-series, animation, genre filmmaking and music videos.

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Individual Excellence (KZ Cinema)

Direction, cinematography, screenwriting and performance.

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Special Awards

The Audience Choice Award and the festival Grand Prix.

Beyond the screen

Screenings

Cinema on the big screen and shared emotions.

Meetings

Conversations with filmmakers, new connections.

Discussions

Important ideas, open conversations.