The contest is held at the Second Annual Astana Action International Film Festival. Bekmambetov's goal is to find and train the best, most talented and dedicated filmmakers and screenwriters.
President suggested discussing issues of transforming Kazakhstan into an international trade and logistics hub at the next sitting of the Foreign Investors’ Council (FIC) to be held May 2012 in Astana.
The FIC is an advisory body established to promote direct dialogue between the Government of Kazakhstan and foreign investors to efficiently address issues related to investment activities and to improve the business climate of Kazakhstan.