Mukhtar Kalilauly Umarov (Kazakh: Мұхтар Қалилаұлы Умаров, Mūhtar Qalilaūly Umarov; sometimes credited as Mukhtar K. Umarov, born 2 December 1987) is a Kazakh film director, actor and screenwriter. He was born in Alma-Ata, Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic. In 2015, Umarov was presented the First Republic Award of Film and Television - Jas Didar for the film, Invasion.

Mukhtar Umarov
Born
Mukhtar Kalilauly Umarov

(1987-12-02) December 2, 1987 (age 36)
NationalityKazakh
Occupation(s)Film director, actor, screen writer
Years active2008–present

Biography

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In 1987, Umarov graduated from the graphic design school of Symbat. From 2011 to 2014, he worked in television as web designer and producer. His first notable role was in the film Invasion, which succeeded in winning of Best Visual Effects award.

Filmography

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Year Film Position Notes
2007 Haidar Dulati (documentary) Computer graphics
2009 Alash Orda (documentary) Computer graphics
2010 Kazakh Baurzhan (documentary) Computer graphics
2011 Codex Cumanicus (documentary) Director
2014- Kenesary Khan (documentary) Producer
2015 Invasion (Басып кіру) (shorties) Director
Writer
Jas Didar Best Visual Effects. Directed by Umarov Mukhtar.
2015 Animal (Мал) (shorties) Director
Writer
Actor
2015 Director and Cameraman (shorties) Director
Writer
Actor
2016 Story of Hack Director
Writer
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