First International Grant of the Alem Program

New York…What are the brightest associations which induces the name of this city? You are right – infinite perspectives!

It is not difficult to imagine the 18 year old boy’s storm of emotions, who will go to study in the famous New York Film Academy! The fortunate possessor of the international educational grant from Saby Foundation within the framework of the Alem Young Talents Support Program became Medet Shayakhmetov. After the New Year, Medet will start his education in the Academy under “Stage Direction” Program.

The famous movie school offers the time-proved method of education from honored teachers, master classes with world famous stars, training on modern professional equipment, unique experience and deep knowledge. Today many Hollywood stars prefer this high rating educational institution for their children, among the stars are: Steven Spielberg, Peter Bogdanovich, Al Pacino, Jamie Foxx, Jodie Foster, Robert Downey Jr., Stephen Frears, George Romero, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robinson, Kevin Kline, Pierce Brosnan etc.

Less than in a month the beginning Alem participant will cross over the world and find himself in the world center of art, fashion and business, where millions of people from different parts of our planet dream to go.

We hope that our young countryman will become a real pride of Kazakh cinematograph and one day he will be awarded with “Oscar” for the best foreign movie!