Cinema Unites. Culture Lives. Stories Matter.
We are dedicated to celebrating the art of cinema and fostering a community of film lovers. Our purpose is to connect, inspire, and promote the appreciation of films through various projects and events.
From film screenings to discussions, our organization aims to provide a platform where enthusiasts can share their passion for cinema. We strive to create meaningful experiences that engage our members and promote the rich history of filmmaking.
Vision&Mission
UAFMA aims to develop independent cinema as a form of popular art and a means of moral and aesthetic education. It seeks to meet the cultural needs of independent filmmakers and the broader population, unite the country’s independent filmmakers into a cohesive movement, protect their interests, and provide organisational, technical, financial, methodological, and creative support. The organisation also focuses on coordinating events, supporting the creation of new groups and studios, enhancing the artistic level of independent cinema, and developing international partnerships.
PROJECTS
Documentary Film "Secrets of Revival"
3rd Film Festival 'Mother Earth'
BOARD
Alexey Ulko
Chairman of UAFMA
Member of the Association for Art History, the European Society for Central Asian Studies, and the Central Eurasian Studies Society
Antonina Kadirova
General Secretary of UAFMA
Serves as Event Lead at IT Community, with a focus on organizing regional events that support IT education. The role involves contributing to the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at advancing professional growth in the technology sector.
Boris Lebedev
Honorary Chairman of UAFMA
Has led amateur film studios, coordinated youth technical clubs, and held long-term leadership roles within the independent film community.
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Christian Gessl
General Secretary of UAFMA
Member of UAFMA
Christian Gessl
General Secretary of UAFMA
Member of UAFMA
Christian Gessl
General Secretary of UAFMA
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