New Head of Cinematography Agency Officially Named
Shukhrat Rizayev Appointed as New Director of Cinematography Agency
Shukhrat Rizayev, the former deputy director of the Cinematography Agency, has been appointed as the new director of the agency. He will be taking over the position from Firdavs Abdukhalikov, who has been appointed as the director of the Center for Islamic Civilization.
Rizayev, who has been working at the agency since 2017, has an extensive background in the field of culture and arts. Born in Tashkent on July 10, 1958, he graduated from the Faculty of Philology at the National University of Uzbekistan. Throughout his career, he has held various positions in the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Oybek Museum, the Office of the President and the Cabinet of Ministers, and the Academy of State and Social Construction.
In recognition of his contributions to the field, Rizayev was awarded the Order of Friendship by presidential decree in 2017. In addition, he received the honorary title of “Honored Youth Trainer of Uzbekistan” in 2021.
His appointment as the new director of the Cinematography Agency is seen as a positive move for the agency, as Rizayev brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. We look forward to seeing the direction in which he will take the agency and the contributions he will make to the development of the country’s film industry.
