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Nikolay Shestak Wins Grand Prix at Astana AI Film Festival

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The first Astana AI Film Festival concluded in Kazakhstan, where Latvian filmmaker Nikolay Shestak won the Grand Prix for his film, *The First Honest Day*. The festival featured a total fund of €1.8 million, with half allocated to prize money. Shestak secured the $450,000 (€401,000) prize. Audrey Azoulay and Ping Ma served on the international jury for the event.

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The prize money is intended to support future film production and career investment for Shestak. The festival also recognized other international talent, with Abhik Banerjee receiving $200,000 and Ernest Desumbila receiving $100,000 for their work.

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Who's involved

  • Nikolay ShestakLatvian filmmaker who won the Grand Prix for his AI-created film.
  • Audrey AzoulayFrench politician who served on the international jury.
  • Ping MaResearcher who served on the international jury.
  • KazakhstanSovereign state that hosted the inaugural film festival.

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