Uzbekistan launches the Global Cinema Weekend platform together with GTW

The National PR Center under the Committee for Tourism of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the international initiative Global Tech Weekend (GTW) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to launch Global Cinema Weekend – a specialized platform for developing the film industry and the creative economy. The event will be held as part of the GTW Tashkent forum in May 2026.

The platform will focus on promoting Uzbekistan as a promising filming destination, developing film tourism, attracting leading global studios and producers, and deepening the country’s integration into the global creative economy.

According to the memorandum, the parties will cooperate on a long-term basis, including the annual organization of similar events featuring leading representatives of the global film industry, including Hollywood professionals.

“The signing of this memorandum is an important step toward positioning Uzbekistan as an open and competitive destination for international film production. We are creating an ecosystem in which the film industry contributes to tourism growth, attracts investment, and strengthens the country’s international image”, said Shahboz Saidkhanov, Director of the National PR Center under the Committee for Tourism of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

“Uzbekistan has everything a filmmaker needs: ancient cities, impressive landscapes, and a government actively building infrastructure to host international productions. What has been missing is a specialized industry platform that directly connects this potential with global decision-makers”, said Nodo Ivanidze, Co-Founder of Global Tech Weekend. “Global Cinema Weekend, which will take place as part of Global Tech Weekend in Tashkent this May, is such a platform. The signed memorandum is not a one-time initiative. It marks the beginning of long-term efforts to firmly place Uzbekistan on the global film production map, and we intend to achieve this together”.

Aziza Alimova, UzA