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Film CommissionsFilm Commission for Central Asia
Tel: 707 502 1172
E-mail: centrasiafilm@gmail.com
Website: www.filmcommission.kz
Project Manager: Alexander Sherbina
Introduction
?azakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan form a core of Central Asia in sense of cultural and economical relations. Film Commission For Central Asia represents these countries for the film industry. Kazakhstan is the leader in the economy and business affairs. There is a wide selection of modern filming equipment available in Almaty, the Soviet-style megapolis with many monumental buildings. Uzbekistan is extremely rich in historical locations with medieval Muslim architecture the like of which can only be found in Iraq or Iran. The geography of Uzbekistan consists of beautiful oases and vast deserts. Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country with live folk traditions and a lot of tourist attractions such as trekking, rafting and ski resorts.Permits/visas
Visas are required but are easily obtained from Embassies. Foreigners should be registered for the term of stay in the country, which can be arranged by the local agent. There are no specific work permits for foreigners. Film permits for the streets are generally not required, except in Uzbekistan. There are no film or actors' unions which means no imperative union rules. There no buyouts. Tax breaks/incentives
Currently there are no significant tax breaks or incentives for foreign production companies filming in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan. Recent productions
Mongol (2007, Andreevsky Flag Film Co), Nomad (2005, Ibrus), 9th Company (2005, Art Pictures Group). | General Information Location: Asia
Local Time: Aktau, Atyrau, Aktyubinsk & Uralsk:
GMT +5
Almaty, Astana, Karaganda, Kokshetau, Kostanay, Kyzl-Orda, Petropavlovsk, Semipalatinsk, Shimkent, Ust-Kamenogorsk & Zhezkazgan:
GMT +6
Capital City: Astana
Population: 15.1 million
Area: 2,717,300 square km, 1,687,443 square miles.
Language(s): Kazakh, Russian
Dialling Code: 7
Emergency: Police: 02. Fire: 01. Ambulance: 03
Directory Enquiries: 9
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence with authorised translation or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220V AV 50Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: Tenge (KZT 1 = 100 Tiyin)
Notes: KZT: 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000
Coins: Tenge: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted in shops, restaurants & hotels Opening Hours
Bank: 0930-1730 Mon-Fri
Office: 0900-1800 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-2000 Mon-Sat Public Holidays
2008
Jan 1-2 New Year, Jan 7 Russian Orthodox Christmas, Mar 8 International Women's Day, Mar 22 Nauryz Meyrami (Traditional Spring Holiday), May 1 Kazakhstan People's Unity Day, May 9 Victory Day, Aug 30 Constitution Day, Oct 25 Republic Day, Dec 16 Independence Day, Dec 9 Eid-al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
* Dates may vary according to the lunar calendar Business/Social Hints: There are many customs and traditions to be understood. Alcohol is available and smoking is widespread Tipping: Discretionary
| HealthReciprocal health: A reciprocal health agreement for medical treatment exists with the United Kingdom. In order to obtain treatment some proof of United Kingdom residence such as a UK passport will be required. Further details are available from www.dh.gov.uk. Compulsory vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas. Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, TB*, tetanus, tick-borne encephalitis*, typhoid, rabies
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month. Risks: Rabies. | AirportsAlmaty (ALA)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate PassportsRequired by all Passport Validity: Passports must be valid 6 months beyond intended length of stay Passport Notes: VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Kazakhstan
2) Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan & Uzbekistan
3) For stays up to 3 month by nationals of Bosinia Hertzegovina, Croatia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Moldova, Serbia, Slovinia, & Ukraine
4) For stays up to 1 month by nationals of Turkey Notes: The issuance of tourist visas is based on the invitations of Kazakhstan licensed tourist companies authorised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, except to citizens of the following countries who do not require a letter of invitation: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom & United States Air TransitRequired by all Exit PermitsSpecial Notes | ClimateConsidering that Kazakhstan has some of the highest peaks within the CIS it is a rather dry region. Temperature ranges from -20C in winter to 35C in summer differing slightly upon the region ClothingWestern style Charts for Almaty | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Max Temp (C) | -5 | -3 | 4 | 13 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 13 | 4 | -2 | | Min Temp (C) | -14 | -13 | -6 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | -5 | -9 | | Humidity am (%) | 87 | 86 | 85 | 72 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 72 | 80 | 85 | 86 | | Humidity pm (%) | 72 | 69 | 66 | 53 | 49 | 48 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 49 | 67 | 72 | | Rainfall (mm) | 33 | 23 | 56 | 102 | 94 | 66 | 36 | 31 | 25 | 51 | 48 | 33 |
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RepresentativeEmbassy
Embassy of Kazakhstan
33 Thurloe Square
London, SW7 2SD
tel: +44 20 7581 4646
fax: +44 20 7584 8481/9905
e-mail: london@kazakhstan-embassy.org.uk
consulate@kazakhstan-embassy.org.uk
website: www.kazakhstanembassy.org.uk
hours: 0900-1200 (Mon-Tue & Thu-Fri)
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