Film and TV producing

Academic degree: Bachelor

Cipher: 6В02153

Form of study: full-time

Duration of study: 4 years

Elective subjects for the UNT:

• Compulsory subjects: History of Kazakhstan, Reading Literacy
• Creative exams (two stages):

1. Presentation on the project– pitching (defense) of a future film or series based on a synopsis prepared by the applicant.
2. Oral examination– interviews with faculty and representatives of the Kazakh film industry. The goal is to determine the applicant’s level of interest in the profession, as well as their knowledge of films, literature, and current trends in film and TV.

Enrollment is carried out using state grants, internal university grants and fee-paying places.

Film and television production— is a professional activity focused on organizing, managing, and overseeing all stages of an audiovisual product’s creation—from conception and script development to post-production and distribution. A producer is responsible for assembling the creative team, financing, promotion strategy, and the successful implementation of the project.

The producer’s job encompasses creative, organizational, and managerial aspects. A producer is a key figure in film production, defining the project’s concept and facilitating interaction between the director, screenwriter, crew, investors, and partners. They are responsible for ensuring the project’s completion on time and within budget, as well as ensuring the final product finds its audience.

During the course of study, students master:

1. Fundamentals of film production, television and media management;
2. principles of development and promotion of films and television projects;
3. financial and organizational planning skills;
4. methods of creative thinking and team leadership;
5. tools for producer analysis of scripts and marketing strategies;
6. skills in working with actors, directors, distributors and platforms.

Particular attention is paid to project-based activities: students create their own production projects, participate in pitching events, festivals, and joint educational filming.

During the course of study, students master:

1. Fundamentals of film production, television and media management;
2. principles of development and promotion of films and television projects;
3. financial and organizational planning skills;
4. methods of creative thinking and team leadership;
5. tools for producer analysis of scripts and marketing strategies;
6. skills in working with actors, directors, distributors and platforms.

Particular attention is paid to project-based activities: students create their own production projects, participate in pitching events, festivals, and joint educational filming.

Graduates of the program can work:

1. producers of film and television projects;
2. line and executive producers;
3. managers of film studios and television channels;
4. creative producers and program editors;
5. marketing and content promotion managers;
6. distribution and festival promotion specialists;
7. heads of their own production companies and studios.

Thanks to active international connections, students of the program have the opportunity to:

1. undergo scientific and creative internships abroad;
2. participate in summer schools and master classes at partner universities;
3. attend lectures and master classes from outstanding producers and teachers from film schools around the world.

Universities and partner organizations:

1. Korea University of Media and Arts, Sejong, Republic of Korea
2. Rustaveli State University of Theatre and Cinema, Tbilisi, Georgia
3. International Academy of Film and Television, Hong Kong, China
4. New York Film Academy, New York City, USA
5. VGIK named after S.A. Gerasimov, Moscow, Russia
6. Higher School of Film Directors and Screenwriters, St. Petersburg, Russia
7. Krasnoyarsk State Institute of Arts, Krasnoyarsk, Russia
8. Music communications agency “Media Land”, Moscow, Russia
9. Union of Cinematographers of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan