Red Pants is no longer just an idea, but a project gaining attention from international industry media.
Selected from over 450 projects worldwide, we were invited to participate in the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions at Series Mania Forum @seriesmaniaforum , where we were among 15 international projects — and received the main award at the Series Mania Co-Production Forum.
Featured across top industry media, including:
— The Hollywood Reporter @hollywoodreporter
— Variety @variety
— Deadline @deadline
— Cineuropa @cineuropa.official
For us, this is more than just press coverage — it’s a sign that the project resonates beyond its local context.
More to come.
We’re incredibly proud to share that our series RED PANTS (Kyrgyzstan) has won the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions at Series Mania Forum 2026 @seriesmaniaforum
For us, this moment feels especially powerful — RED PANTS became the first project from Kyrgyzstan ever presented at the Forum, and it resonated strongly through all collection of this year.
We made it here through a highly competitive selection: out of 1500 projects submitted, we were chosen among 15 projects to pitch in Lille at Series Mania — often called the “Cannes of series.”
RED PANTS is a 10 x 60’ series, produced by @erkeerkin (Studio Oymo), with co-producers @pafeldman & @dochdoyl (@humanfilms.nl ), and written by @tilekcherikov .
Set in late 1970s Soviet Kyrgyzstan, the story follows Aisha, a military officer’s daughter who forms the first all-female criminal gang to avenge her father’s death and challenge the regime.
🏆 Co-Pro Pitching Sessions Winner
Congratulations to RED PANTS (Kyrgyzstan), winner of the 2026 Co-Pro Pitching Sessions at Series Mania Forum.
A powerful and emotional moment, as this marks the first project from Kyrgyzstan ever presented at the Forum and a truly promising series that stood out among this year’s selection.
RED PANTS - 10 x 60’, produced by @erkeerkin (Studio Oymo), with co-producers @pafeldman & @dochdoyl (@humanfilms.nl ), written by @tilekcherikov .
Set in late 1970s Soviet Kyrgyzstan, the series follows Aisha, a military officer’s daughter who forms the first all-female criminal gang to avenge her father’s death and challenge the regime.
📸 @chloeleclercqphotographie
#SeriesManiaForum #CoProPitchingSessions #Winner #Award
Variety has spotlighted our new project with @erkeerkin & @tilekcherikov — “Red Pants”.
The article highlights that the series will be presented at Series Mania @seriesmania , often called the “Cannes of television,” where the project is officially selected for the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions on March 24.
Variety notes that “Red Pants” continues the thematic path Erke began with Kurak — a film that has already received multiple awards at international festivals. While Kurak confronts violence against women in today’s Central Asia, Red Pants shifts to the late 1970s, showing how young girls—dismissed by society and Soviet authorities—create their own language of power, solidarity and survival.
A few impressions from the Busan Vision Awards ceremony where KURAK was honored with Bangladesh July Memorial Prize and Vision of Jiseok Award. 🏆✨ We are deeply grateful for this recognition.
📸 @dana3banana , @busanfilmfest
#KURAKfilm #BIFF2025
✨ We are very happy to share that KURAK has been honored with two awards at the @busanfilmfest :
🏆 Bangladesh July Memorial Prize – awarded to a film that contributes to human rights and freedom.
🏆 Vision of Jiseok Award – honoring outstanding films from new Asian directors.
This recognition is not only for our team but for the voices and stories at the heart of KURAK. We believe that by raising themes like these, cinema can help move the world toward change. 🖤
We are deeply grateful to the jury, the festival, and everyone who has supported us on this journey. This recognition means a lot. 🙌
#KURAKfilm #BIFF2025
The KURAK team walked the red carpet and celebrated its World Premiere at Busan International Film Festival. 🖤
Great thanks to everyone who made this milestone possible!
#KURAKfilm #BIFF2025
🌍 Yesterday, KURAK had its World Premiere at the @busanfilmfest .
We are grateful to share this film with audiences for the very first time. Bringing these important, often unheard stories to the screen is a moment of profound significance for the entire team. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for this special ocasion and to everyone who made it possible. 🖤
#KURAKfilm #BIFF2025
The KURAK team at the Opening Ceremony of @busanfilmfest 2025. ✨ What an incredible night!
Our own premiere is still ahead, but it was an honor to walk this red carpet alongside so many remarkable filmmakers and artists. 🎥🌍
📸 @busanfilmfest and @dana3banana
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Directed by @erkeerkin and Emil Atageldiev, KURAK will celebrate its World Premiere on September 21 at @busanfilmfest which starts today! 🎥🇰🇷
KURAK stitches together protest, art, and personal stories into a powerful patchwork of women’s voices rising against silence. 🇰🇬
#KURAKfilm #BIFF2025
KURAK, directed by Erke Dzhumakmatova and Emil Atageldiev, has been selected for the Vision Programme at @busanfilmfest .
We’re happy to share our official screening schedule — and grateful to everyone joining us to experience these stories on the big screen. 🎥
#KURAKfilm #BIFF2025
Inspired by true events, KURAK interweaves the untold stories of women, unfolding within a society caught between tradition and change. 🇰🇬
Directed by @erkeerkin and Emil Atageldiev, the film will celebrate its World Premiere on September 21 at @busanfilmfest .
#KURAKfilm #FilmTrailer #BIFF2025
