AzerNews

ARKA announces winners of state-supported film projects [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan Film Agency (ARKA), under the Culture Ministry has become a driving force behind the country's cinematic ...
AzerNews

Azerbaijan proposes amendments to Cinema Law to attract foreign film investment [PHOTOS]

An amendment to Article 3 establishes the involvement of foreign producers in film production within Azerbaijan as a specific ...
Deadline.com

Jordan Drops ‘My Sweet Land’ As Its Oscar Entry For Best International Feature, “Due To Diplomatic Pressures”

Previously: EXCLUSIVE: Jordan has withdrawn Sareen Hairabedian’s documentary My Sweet Land as its official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, reportedly after coming ...
Variety

‘Taghiyev: Oil’ Review: Azerbaijan’s Oscar Hopeful is the First Act of a Larger Biopic

Zaur Gasimli’s “Taghiyev: Oil” is the first film in a potential tetralogy, so it should come as no surprise that it plays like an extended first act. Azerbaijan’s 2026 Oscar entry, about ...
Variety

‘My Sweet Land’ Team on Their Doc Being Pulled as Jordan’s Oscar Entry Due to Pressure From Azerbaijan: ‘This Means That Censorship and Silencing Can Win’

Jordan recently pulled the documentary “My Sweet Land” as its official entry for the Oscars best international feature film race after receiving pressure from Azerbaijan, in a blatant case of a ...
IJNet

Azerbaijan's SevilFest addresses gender issues, empowers women in film

The Sevil International Women's Documentary Film Festival in Azerbaijan showcases films about issues that resonate with women and highlight their perspectives. Launched in 2020 by Aygun Rashidova, ...