As you know, the Azerbaijan Union of Filmmakers (AUF) supports the business trips of our filmmakers. From now on, this support by AUF will be provided via the “Cinema Traveler” program.

For this purpose, AUF has applied to the relevant authorities and is determined to secure additional funding. In 2024–2025, the Azerbaijan Filmmakers’ Union has covered the ticket expenses of 21 individuals tin order to promote new Azerbaijani cinema on the international stage. This is because integrating Azerbaijani cinema into the global film industry is one of AUF’s primary objectives.

AUF has been supporting such trips since 2019. In 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, the participation of filmmakers has been ensured at the following international events:

  1. Study trip within the framework of the International Film Festival – Prague, Czech Republic – 1 representative
  2. Participation in the academy section of the Warm International Festival (2024, 2025) – Bosnia and Herzegovina – 3 representatives s
  3. CineBazaar program at the Alpavirami International Youth Film Festival – Ahmedabad, India – 2 representatives
  4. Turkish World Documentary Film Festival – Ankara, Turkey – 1 representative
  5. Exhibition dedicated to the feature film “On distant shores,” commemorating Mehdi Huseynzadeh – Nova Gorica, Slovenia – 1 representative
  6. Berlin International Film Festival, Berlinale – Berlin, Germany – 2 representatives
  7. Premiere of the feature film “My Magical World” at the GoEast International Film Festival – Wiesbaden, Germany – 2 representatives
  8. 78th Cannes International Film Festival – Cannes, France – 1 representative
  9. Turan International Film Festival – Izmir, Turkey – 2 representatives
  10. Beldocs International Documentary Film Festival, “Industry Days” program, International Pitching Project – Belgrade, Serbia – 2 representatives
  11. “CEDOC Market 2025” – Krakow, Poland – 1 representative
  12. Euro Cine Expo 2025 film industry exhibition – Munich, Germany – 1 representative
  13. Premiere of the “Dreamers – Men of Light” documentary at the 32nd Sheffield DocFest International Documentary Film Festival – Manchester, United Kingdom – 1 representative

The Azerbaijan Union of Filmmakers considers these trips vital both for the development of our cinema’s international relations and enhancing the professional training of our filmmakers. To this end, AUF will be fully committed in expanding the financial resources of the “Cinema Traveler” program.