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Anel Sarsembayeva

Anel Sarsembayeva is a Kazakhstani filmmaker known for her work as a director, writer, and producer. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Filmmaking from the Kazakh National University of Arts in 2023, where she studied under the mentorship of Yerlan Nurmukhambetov. “Toy” (2021): Anel made her directorial debut with this short feature film, which she also wrote and produced. The film was nom…

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RUBY

In the world, where people's eye color changes to red when they see their loved ones, one day, after several years of living together, a self-centered workaholic discovers that his fiancee secretly started using red lenses.

Final Draft

MovieMysteryComedy

Two writers. One deadline. Zero clue that their imagination just broke the universe.

Before The Encore

Before The Encore

Before The Encore

A theater director faces professional and personal upheaval when a young actor and producers disrupt the balance of her upcoming play.

The Hut

Zhanibek heard about a hut capable of fulfilling the most cherished desires. In an attempt to return his wife Aigerim, he sets off on a journey. However, no one warned Zhanibek that he should be more careful with his desires.

KARIM LE FOU

The day before Karim witnesses the murder and accidentally grabs a gun and runs away. The next day he hides it in a toilet cabin of the university he studies in and continues to study and hang out with his friends as nothing happened. Karim also plays at friend’s “A woman is a woman“ performance within the contest “Everybody has his own Godard“ having no idea that police and gun’s owners are after him.

Toy

MovieDramaComedy

Azamat wants to be more than just a toy in life’s tender but yet cruel hands.

Within The Walls

Within The Walls

Within The Walls

Kate and Harry, a married couple, move into a new house hoping for a fresh start. But Kate begins to sense a presence - an unseen man in the shadows. As strange occurrences build and fear takes root, Harry becomes increasingly convinced it’s all a result of Kate’s past trauma. When events take a devastating turn, the line between delusion and reality is violently shattered.

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RUBY

In the world, where people's eye color changes to red when they see their loved ones, one day, after several years of living together, a self-centered workaholic discovers that his fiancee secretly started using red lenses.

Director

Final Draft

MovieMysteryComedy

Two writers. One deadline. Zero clue that their imagination just broke the universe.

Director

Before The Encore

Before The Encore

Before The Encore

A theater director faces professional and personal upheaval when a young actor and producers disrupt the balance of her upcoming play.

Director

The Hut

Zhanibek heard about a hut capable of fulfilling the most cherished desires. In an attempt to return his wife Aigerim, he sets off on a journey. However, no one warned Zhanibek that he should be more careful with his desires.

Director

KARIM LE FOU

The day before Karim witnesses the murder and accidentally grabs a gun and runs away. The next day he hides it in a toilet cabin of the university he studies in and continues to study and hang out with his friends as nothing happened. Karim also plays at friend’s “A woman is a woman“ performance within the contest “Everybody has his own Godard“ having no idea that police and gun’s owners are after him.

Director

Toy

MovieDramaComedy

Azamat wants to be more than just a toy in life’s tender but yet cruel hands.

Director

Within The Walls

Within The Walls

Within The Walls

Kate and Harry, a married couple, move into a new house hoping for a fresh start. But Kate begins to sense a presence - an unseen man in the shadows. As strange occurrences build and fear takes root, Harry becomes increasingly convinced it’s all a result of Kate’s past trauma. When events take a devastating turn, the line between delusion and reality is violently shattered.

Director