
Adai Khudaibergenov
Directing
Biography
Adai Khudaibergenov (04.05.2005) - director, writer and author. Start educate at 2022 in StepClap art school and graduated in 2023, then, in the same year, get entered in KazNAA, Almaty. Short Films: Girl in a yellow dress" (2023), "Unknown problems" (2023), "From the personal notes of Ansar Batyrkhanov, a student in the 11th grade..." (2023), "Reproduction of Pollock" (2024), "10 positions of Human" (2024), "15 weeks of Marshov" (2024), "Won't be, never was, and yeah, no need for it" (2024), "Coffee(and)machine" (2025). Documentary short films: "Old age?" (2023), "Yerzhan" (2023), "Excitement and awe" (2023), "Answer" (2025). Winner for "Best montage": Dreamer 2023. Winner for "Best Documentary film": Dreamer 2023. Selected: Al-farabi Film Festival, 2024, Turan Film Festival, 2024.
Known For

Gali enrolls in university to study monumental painting, a field that has fascinated her since childhood. Student life feels like a routine—until she encounters the subject of composition, which stirs her mind and motivates her to learn. She achieves some success, earning good grades. But soon, her performance begins to decline rapidly, causing her to lose all creative drive. Will she be able to overcome the crisis and regain the respect of her favorite teacher?
15 Weeks of Marshov

An artist living through a difficult breakup comes to the studio and has severe hearing problems. Only a perfectly recreated reproduction of Jackson Pollock can restore order to the hero's life, but perhaps that's the problem.
Pollock Reproduction

The ghost of a photographer wanders through the city, unseen by anyone.
Fix

A man gets captured in underground lab by mad scientist
Patient

A psychological slice-of-life movie about three teenager friends, who want to find joy and happiness in their lives, but suddenly their perspective changes, when they face the reflections of their desires.
Frame Tamers

Abylai notices a beautiful painting titled "Dayana's Portrait." He learns that the artist — a talented woman — was murdered shortly after completing the work, and the killer was never found. Troubled by the mystery, Abylai decides to investigate the case himself and uncover the truth behind the painting.
Dayana's Portrait

A girl fights her own fears while her first love comes to her with a teapot.
The Teapot

In the world of business negotiations and urban hustle, Ulbolsyn notices the colors of life in the most unexpected places. Words at the conference, a chance encounter at the store, warm conversations with Dimash at the café—each moment brings her joy and an awareness of the value of time. In the evening, surrounded by music and aromas, she realizes that happiness is now. But a late-night phone call reveals secrets, prompting her to ponder the meaning of every moment.
One Day

Kairzhan buys an ordinary dagger but presents it as a family heirloom to a highly respected person.
The Dagger

The office routine is ideal for a perfectionist Clerk: every day is the same and everything is on schedule. But in this atmosphere, it is becoming increasingly difficult for a Clerk to work, and a regular lunch break will change his outlook on life, work, and, most importantly, himself.
Coffee(and)Machine

A girl named Arna visits her grandmother in the village for the holidays. Arna doesn't know the local language and has to distribute shelpek to her neighbors. Fortunately, a neighbor named Akzhol comes to her aid. Together they start visiting neighbors' houses, but soon they notice that their houses are empty and no one lives in them.
Shelpek

A silent short film about everyday life and aspirations...
Sticker, please!

Office worker Tumarkhan recalls his childhood dreams and his best friend Sasha.
Not Too Late

A teenager runs away from home in search of himself and encounters a mysterious old man.