"Every film is an attempt to understand the world."
—Michelangelo Antonioni
—Michelangelo Antonioni
ABOUT THE COMPANY
“Danafilm” is a full-cycle production company specializing in film production, the organization of filming processes, and comprehensive production services for projects of any complexity in Kazakhstan and beyond.
We work with feature and documentary films, commercials, music videos, series, television and digital projects, and also provide production services for international and local teams.
We work with feature and documentary films, commercials, music videos, series, television and digital projects, and also provide production services for international and local teams.
Zhanserik Shonauly
General Director, Producer
Born in 1985 in Almaty.
From 2003 to 2007, he studied at the Almaty Academy of Arts, majoring in Film Producing, where he received professional training under the guidance of Honored Cultural Figure, Professor T. Khazhiev.
From 2006 to 2023, he worked at the National Film Studio “Kazakhfilm” as an Executive Producer, contributing to the production of feature films, documentaries, and television projects.
In 2023, he was awarded a Certificate of Honor for his contribution to the development of the cultural sector and for dedicated, productive work.
Since 2024, he has been a Board Member of the Union of Cinematographers of Kazakhstan.
Over the years, he has been involved in the production of complex, historical, international, children’s, and debut films — from project development to final delivery.
more details From 2003 to 2007, he studied at the Almaty Academy of Arts, majoring in Film Producing, where he received professional training under the guidance of Honored Cultural Figure, Professor T. Khazhiev.
From 2006 to 2023, he worked at the National Film Studio “Kazakhfilm” as an Executive Producer, contributing to the production of feature films, documentaries, and television projects.
In 2023, he was awarded a Certificate of Honor for his contribution to the development of the cultural sector and for dedicated, productive work.
Since 2024, he has been a Board Member of the Union of Cinematographers of Kazakhstan.
Over the years, he has been involved in the production of complex, historical, international, children’s, and debut films — from project development to final delivery.
Our approach
We take a deep dive into the objectives of each project and structure our work so that the client receives a clearly organized production process, reliable logistics, and a professional result. For us, it is not enough simply to complete a task — we strive to become a full-fledged partner at every stage of production, from the initial idea to the final frame.
We carefully analyze the concept, creative and production goals, as well as technical and budgetary constraints. This approach allows us to develop an optimal production strategy that reflects the specific nature of each project and fully meets the client’s expectations.
We carefully analyze the concept, creative and production goals, as well as technical and budgetary constraints. This approach allows us to develop an optimal production strategy that reflects the specific nature of each project and fully meets the client’s expectations.
What we do
- Full-cycle organization and support of film productions on a turnkey basis;
- Production services for international and Kazakhstani projects;
- Scouting and sourcing of unique urban, natural, historical, and industrial locations;
- Transportation services for film crews of any scale;
- Provision of specialized filming vehicles (camera trucks, lighting trucks, makeup trailers, generators, trailers, semi-trucks);
- Retro and picture vehicles for film and commercial productions;
- Logistics, coordination, and permit management.
- Production services for international and Kazakhstani projects;
- Scouting and sourcing of unique urban, natural, historical, and industrial locations;
- Transportation services for film crews of any scale;
- Provision of specialized filming vehicles (camera trucks, lighting trucks, makeup trailers, generators, trailers, semi-trucks);
- Retro and picture vehicles for film and commercial productions;
- Logistics, coordination, and permit management.
Our team
The Danafilm team consists of professionals with many years of experience in the film industry, who understand the specifics of the filmmaking process and speak the same language as producers and directors.
We bring together producers, line managers, administrators, technical specialists, and a creative team capable of working efficiently on both local and international projects. The team has hands-on experience in organizing productions of any scale and complexity — from intimate, character-driven scenes to large-scale, multi-day expeditions and multi-camera productions.
We bring together producers, line managers, administrators, technical specialists, and a creative team capable of working efficiently on both local and international projects. The team has hands-on experience in organizing productions of any scale and complexity — from intimate, character-driven scenes to large-scale, multi-day expeditions and multi-camera productions.
Our goal
To create comfortable working conditions for local and international partners and ensure a high level of project execution at all stages of production.
Ensure clear and transparent communication, operate according to international production service standards, and take into account the specific requirements of foreign production teams working in Kazakhstan.
Ensure clear and transparent communication, operate according to international production service standards, and take into account the specific requirements of foreign production teams working in Kazakhstan.
