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Building film culture in Uzbekistan
Episode 4
Monday, 9 March, 2026
For many cinephiles, the Central Asian states remain something of a blind spot. A case in point is Uzbekistan, whose film industry stretches back to the silent era, but which rarely comes on our radar in the Anglophone world. To provide some insight into what it’s like to do the work in this part of the world, this week host Sam Goff speaks with Julia Shaginurova. Julia, together with her partner Michael Borodin, is at the heart of efforts to build an independent film culture in Uzbekistan. She’s a producer, writer, and advocate and a co-founder of the Tashkent Film School. She also helps to run Women Watch Uzbekistan, a programme to encourage female filmmakers in the country. Julia tells us about the challenges and opportunities for independent filmmakers and audiences in Uzbekistan, from funding to censorship and more, as well as the situation in Central Asia more broadly. Find out more about the Tashkent Film School here. Watch Michael Borodin’s film Convenience Store on Klassiki now and read our interview with the director here. Get in touch: podcast@klassiki.online. Sign up for a free 7-day trial at klassiki.online.
