Cinema is more than just an art form, it is a powerful world capable of portraying human destinies, the pulse of society, and the identity of a nation through the big screen. One of the most important, though often unseen, aspects of this world is film producing, which plays a significant role in shaping the fate of a film.
On November 4, students of the first-year «Kino&Media» programme at the Faculty of Journalism of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University met with Kanat Ashirbekovich Torebay, Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan and a renowned film producer. The master class, entitled «Film Producing: From an Idea to the Big Screen», became an inspiring and insightful experience for future film professionals.
During the meeting, Kanat Ashirbekovich spoke about the multifaceted world of film production, focusing on the challenging and fascinating journey an idea takes from its inception to reaching its audience. Drawing on his own professional experience, he emphasized that filmmaking requires not only creative inspiration and dedicated work but also great responsibility and effective teamwork.
The renowned producer shared stories from the production of such films as «Mustafa Shokay», «Zhat», «Qash», «Kelin», «Kempir», and «Shyraqshy», projects in which he was directly involved. Stories about the challenges encountered along the way and memorable moments from the filming process generated particular interest among the students.
The two-hour meeting took place in an atmosphere of lively and open dialogue. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and exchange views with an experienced representative of the film industry. Kanat Ashirbekovich highly appreciated the students’ interest in their chosen profession and their active participation, responding to their questions openly and sincerely.
Such meetings are of particular importance for future professionals. At the intersection of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, students can gain a new perspective on their chosen profession and more clearly define their own path into the world of cinema.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Kanat Ashirbekovich expressed his willingness to continue meeting with students of the Faculty of Journalism and sharing his professional experience with the younger generation.
Cinema is an art born at the intersection of a single idea and the efforts of thousands of people. The opportunity to learn about the intricacies of this art directly from a professional is a valuable experience for future filmmakers and an important source of inspiration for new creative pursuits.
Nelya Rushanova
Acting Associate Professor,
Department of Print and Electronic Media, PhD
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