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The inaugural International Animation Festival of the Turkic World (ATA Festival)<\/strong>\u00a0concluded successfully in Baku on October 4, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the world of animation. Organized by the Association of Turkic Animation (ATA)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and TURKSOY<\/strong>, with support from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan<\/strong>, the Cinema Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan<\/strong>, \u201cYARADICI\u201d (the Center for the Development of Cultural and Creative Industries)<\/strong>\u00a0and held within the framework of the Baku Cinema Breeze (BCB) Festival<\/strong><\/a>, the event brought together creative talents and industry professionals from across Turkic-speaking countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The ATA Festival, held over three dynamic days, featured masterclasses, screenings, and industry discussions aimed at fostering collaboration, innovation, and cultural exchange through the art of animation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Omarket (Orient Countries Cinema Market)<\/strong>\u00a0was organized as part of the BCB Festival, providing a unique platform for industry professionals to explore co-production, distribution, and networking opportunities. ATA participated in the market with a booth<\/strong> presenting the works of animation studios from Turkic countries. Additionally, a photo exhibition, “Turkic World: Animated Images,”<\/strong>\u00a0was presented at the market. The exhibition featured storyboards, character sketches, and background art from classic Turkic animated films. Curated by Ivan Ardashov<\/strong>, the exhibition was a visual celebration of the rich legacy of Turkic animation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Several of the festival’s events were organized in collaboration with the 7th ANIMAFILM International Animation Festival<\/strong><\/a>, highlighting the strength of partnerships in the animation industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On October 2<\/strong>, the festival kicked off at YARADICI with a masterclass by Dmitry Vysotsky<\/strong>\u00a0(Finland\/Israel) and ATA head Oktai Iusibov<\/strong>\u00a0on creating animated series for the international market, followed by presentations and networking sessions. The event was attended by foreign guests of ATA Festival, ANIMAFILM Festival and members of Azerbaijan Animation Association<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The festival continued at the Heydar Aliyev Center with a panel session presenting the strategy and goals of the ATA, with participation from Oktai Iusibov<\/strong>, Chief Advisor of TURKSOY Kairat Mukanov<\/strong>, and ATA members Rashid Aghamaliyev<\/strong>\u00a0(Azerbaijan), Tolkun Daiyrbekova <\/strong>(Kyrgyzstan), Pavel Kim<\/strong>\u00a0(Uzbekistan), Aibek Daiyrbekov<\/strong>\u00a0(Kyrgyzstan), and Anita Chernykh<\/strong> (Kazakhstan).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The festival’s opening ceremony, held at the Heydar Aliyev Center, included a special award presentation recognizing significant contributions to Turkic animation<\/strong>. The awarded animation authors were:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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