Cinema may become another promising field of cooperation between Kazakhstan and China, DKNews.kz reports.
Counselor of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in China Askar Shalkarbayev held a meeting with Hu Qiang, Rector of the Beijing Film Academy - one of Asia’s leading film schools.
What they discussed
During the meeting, the parties talked about:
- prospects for academic exchanges
- participation of Kazakh students in study programs
- opportunities for educational scholarships
- internships and professional exchanges between specialists.
Special attention was given to modern film technologies:
- cinematography
- editing
- sound production
- digital filmmaking and related fields.
Short-term programs and internships
Another focus was launching short educational formats:
- intensive courses
- professional workshops
- practical internships at the academy.
This will help young Kazakh filmmakers immerse themselves in the Asian film industry and learn from one of the strongest film schools in the region.
Results of the meeting
Both sides confirmed:
- mutual interest
- readiness to move toward practical cooperation
- willingness to develop concrete formats and projects.
This is not just protocol - it is about real opportunities for students, producers and industry specialists.
Why it matters
Such cooperation:
- opens doors to top film schools
- supports joint creative projects
- strengthens the national film industry
- builds a new generation of internationally trained professionals.
And most importantly - it helps Kazakhstan gain greater visibility on the global cinema map.
