📜 Post with us on Reddit
📝 Create a new article
🏭 Create a company page
🇬🇧 - in English
🇫🇷 - en Français (FR)
🇵🇹 - em Português (PT)
🇩🇪 - in Deutsch (DE)
🇯🇵 - 日本語で (JA)
Sponsored articles

You can edit almost every page by Creating an account. Otherwise, see the FAQ.

Alia Azamat Ashkenazi

From EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki





Script error: No such module "Draft topics". Script error: No such module "AfC topic".


Alia Azamat Ashkenazi (Uzbek: Alia Azamat Qizi Ashkenazi/Алиа Азамат кизи Ашкенази; Russian: Аля Ашкенази) is an Uzbek screenwriter, director, poet and former journalist, born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and raised in Moscow, Russia. Ashkenazi is a granddaughter of the Soviet football striker, Berador Abduraimov and daughter of the Champion of Asian Games Azamat Abduraimov. Ashkenazi's entry into the professional world was in sports journalism and radio.[1][2] Trained as a Stanislavski theater director in Russia, Ashkenazi transitioned to film and television in the United States.[1][3][4]

Early life[edit]

Alia Azamat Ashkenazi and Azamat Abduraimov at Pakhtakor stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Ashkenazi was born to an international soccer player, Azamat Abduraimov, and spent her childhood in the world of sports, playing competitive tennis.[2] She developed an interest in drama and poetry during her teenage years and graduated high school as an Honors student and Valedictorian.[2][5][1]

Career[edit]

Starting her career in 2006 as a journalist in Russia, Ashkenazi later shifted her focus to dramatic writing and visual storytelling.[5] A recipient of two United Nations Awards, Ashkenazi was recognized for her work in a documentary Sadako and her theater writing and direction in Michael Jackson: Peacemaking.[3][2]

Upon moving to New York in 2014, she pursued a career in film and television.[3] After graduating from NYFA,[6] she contributed as a Script Supervisor to projects such as Russian Doll, The Sinner, and Love, Victor.[6]

Ashkenazi's narrative debut Esther's Choice, which she wrote, directed and produced, have received acclaim.[7][8] A Francois Arnaud-starrer, Esther's Choice was recognized at the Venice Shorts[9] and Chelsea Film Festival.[10] and was an Official Selection at the international Santa Fe Film Festival.[11]

Alia Azamat Ashkenazi and Francois Arnaud on set of Esther's Choice

The feature documentary about a Korean footballer Mikhail An Misha,[12] which Ashkenazi co-wrote and co-directed narrative scenes for, was an Opening Night Feature Film at the Manchester Film Festival, and won the Best Documentary Feature Award at Oxford International Film Festival in the UK.[13]

Besides writing and directing for film and TV, Ashkenazi also direct commercials.[14][15] In the summer of 2023, she has been invited to serve in the Jury of Young Guns Awards.[16][17][18] Past Young Guns include rising stars who went on to become leaders in their chosen fields, including Academy-Award winning filmmakers Daniels and Calmatic; video director Mike Mills, and others.[18]

Style and themes[edit]

Ashkenazi's writing often has ensemble cast narratives that regularly employ story devices such as imaginary characters and dream sequences.[19][15] Central themes in her work involve family, identity, success, romantic love, and parent-child relationships.[20][4][2][15]

Personal life[edit]

Alia Azamat Ashkenazi playing backgammon in Greece

Outside of her film career, Ashkenazi is also a backgammon player[21][22], winning tournaments such as Boston Open[23], Texas Ultimate Backgammon Championship[24] and 3rd Capital Classic held in Washington, DC.[25] She is married to the No. 1 American Backgammon player[26] Victor Ashkenazi, one of the top backgammon players in the world[27][28][29][30][31] and former Goldman Sachs trader.[26][27][32]

Press[edit]

Voice of America produced and aired a TV documentary on October 19 titled "Alia Azamat, Once Upon a Time in New York," which profiled Alia's life and career. The documentary was subsequently made available on VOA's social media channels and on Current Times Asia.[33][34][1]

In February 2020, Ashkenazi was featured as a guest on RTVi, a global Russian-speaking television network, on the interview program "Hour Speak." During the show, she discussed her personal and professional journey from Tashkent to Moscow and eventually to New York, as well as her experiences in the American film industry.[2][3][4]

Ashkenazi appeared on the Twin Shadow Podcast in October 2020 for a two-part interview. She shared insights into her experience casting well-known actors, such as Francois Arnaud, and how her varied background in journalism, poetry, and theater informs her filmmaking.[35][36]

L'Officiel Russia published a profile on Ashkenazi in March 2022, titled "Alia Azamat Ashkenazi, A Portrait of a Soul," highlighting her life and works.

In September 2022, she was a guest on The Eddie Conversation podcast, where she discussed the directing and production of her film Esther's Choice and offered advice to emerging filmmakers.[15]

Filmography[edit]

Director[edit]

  • Esther’s Choice (Featurette, 2020, USA)
  • Sans Paroles (Short, 2024, USA)

Screenwriter[edit]

  • Am I Pretty? (Short, 2014)
  • Mama (Short, 2015)
  • Stay (Short, 2021)
  • Esther’s Choice (Featurette, 2020)
  • Misha (Documentary, 2020)
  • The Russian Adoption (Forma Pro Films)

Producer[edit]

  • Am I Pretty? (Short, 2014)
  • The Motion of the Sun (Feature, 2016)
  • Esther's Choice (Featurette, 2020)
  • Misha (Documentary, 2020)
  • Inspira (Short, 2022)
  • Circle of Shame (Short, 2024)

Script Supervisor[edit]

Other credits[edit]

  • Lyrics for "The Sun" by SAHAR

Awards and recognition[edit]

  • United Nations Award for Sadako (Documentary)
  • United Nations Award for Michael Jackson: Peacemaking (Theater writing and direction)
  • Best U.S. Narrative Film at Venice Shorts for Esther’s Choice (Winner)
  • Best Cinematography at Venice Shorts for Esther’s Choice (Winner)
  • Best Director at at WorldFest Houston for Esther’s Choice (Winner)
  • Best Short at Chelsea Film Festival for Esther’s Choice (Nominated)
  • Best Documentary Feature at Oxford International Film Festival for Misha (Winner)
  • 21 YoungGuns Awards Jury Member[16]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mesheryakova, Elena; Avloshenko, Maksim; Latukhina, Natalia (October 31, 2019). "A documentary about a poet and filmmaker Alia Azamat Ashkenazi". Voice of America Channel.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Lesnichaya, Diana (February 26, 2021). "Hour Speak Interview Show with the guest Alia Azamat Ashkenazi". RTVi Channel.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Кому в Нью-Йорке легче выживать". RTVi News (in Russian). September 19, 2021.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "«Мы даже не обращаем внимание на такие слова». Есть ли расизм в России?". RTVi News (in Russian). September 19, 2021.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Agati, Catherine (September 10, 2019). "Let's Just Talk About The Craft". Vocal Media.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Alia Azamat Ashkenazi Profile - NYFA Notable Alumni". NYFA.edu.
  7. ↑ "Alia Azamat Ashkenazi's Debut "Esther's Choice" is Hauntingly Beautiful". Indieactivity. 2020.
  8. ↑ "UNION CITY FILMMAKER SELECTED FOR GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL". Hudson Reporter. 2020.
  9. ↑ Jones, David (November 16, 2020). "The Award Winners of Venice Shorts". LA INDIES.
  10. ↑ Sanchez, Aaron (September 14, 2020). "Interview with Esther's Choice Filmmaker and Cast". ABC "The Morning Show" with Aaron Sanchez.
  11. ↑ "Official Selection of Santa Fe Film Festival, Esther's Choice". 2020.
  12. ↑ Baldassari, Valentine (2021). "Misha: the tragic story of the Uzbek-Korean soccer star who became a Soviet icon". New East Archive.
  13. ↑ "Misha - Official Selection at OXFF 2021". OXFF.com. 2020.
  14. ↑ ""Dharmendra Singh Chandel With His Exceptional Acting Performance On His Way To Make A Big Mark In Hollywood"". Up18News. July 20, 2023.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Vigil, Eddie (September 21, 2022). "#074 Alia Azamat Ashkenazi - Director". Play Pilot.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "CREATIVES FROM 47 COUNTRIES NAMED TO THE ONE CLUB'S YOUNG GUNS 21 JURY". THE ONE CLUB. July 7, 2023.
  17. ↑ "The One Club announces global jury for Young Guns 21". BizCommunity. July 7, 2023.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "The One Club announces the 28 creative leaders from APAC to join Young Guns 21 jury". Adobo Magazine. July 7, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Profile on Alia Azamat Ashkenazi, A Portrait of a Soul". L'Officiel Russia (in Russian) (March). 2022.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
  20. ↑ "Alia Ashkenazi". Bean Dog Films.
  21. ↑ "FINAL 2016 AMERICAN BACKGAMMON TOUR STANDINGS". 2016.
  22. ↑ "ABT - LAS VEGAS BACKGAMMON OPEN RESULTS". 2017.
  23. ↑ "2020 INTERNATIONAL BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT RESULTS". 2020.
  24. ↑ "2016 INTERNATIONAL BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT RESULTS". 2016.
  25. ↑ "FINAL 2015 AMERICAN BACKGAMMON TOUR STANDINGS". 2015.
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Patterson, Troy (December 9, 2016). "America's Best Backgammon Player Works at Goldman Sachs". Esquire.
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Hazan, Lynn (May 28, 2017). "Grandmaster of Backgammon Victor Ashkenazi". Lynn Hazan (formerly ChickpeaJC).
  28. ↑ Garner, Dwight (April 3, 2019). "How I Won the War Against Regret Playing Backgammon in Monte Carlo".
  29. ↑ Simborg, Phil (2015). "COVER STORY: Victor Ashkenazi, No. 11 Giant of Backgammon". PrimeTime Magazine.
  30. ↑ Storer, Marty. "VICTOR ASHKENAZI VS. KENT GOULDING, CHERRY BLOSSOM MASTERS ROUND 3". PrimeTime Magazine (Summer 2023).
  31. ↑ O'Hagan, John. "AN 8-CUBE AGAINST VICTOR ASHKENAZI". PrimeTime Magazine (Summer 2023).
  32. ↑ Bet-David, Patrick (October 25, 2018). "Goldman Sachs to Backgammon Grand Master Predicts Market Crash". Valuetainment.
  33. ↑ "Поэтесса и сценаристка Алиа Азамат о Нью-Йорке, Ташкенте и Москве". Facebook. October 30, 2019.
  34. ↑ Wolf, Elena. "Alia Azamat, Once Upon a Time in new York". The A.V. Club.
  35. ↑ "TSP Ep 63 Part 1: Interview of Writer and Director Alia Azamat Ashkenazi". Apple Podcasts. October 9, 2020.
  36. ↑ "TSP Ep 63 Part 2: Interview of Writer and Director Alia Azamat Ashkenazi". Apple Podcasts. October 16, 2020.

External links[edit]


This article "Alia Azamat Ashkenazi" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical and/or the page Edithistory:Alia Azamat Ashkenazi. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one.


Retrieved from "https://en.everybodywiki.com/index.php?title=Alia_Azamat_Ashkenazi&oldid=3969176"
License CC BY-SA 3.0
Powered by MediaWiki
Powered by Semantic MediaWiki