Get to Know Buta Film
Buta Film is a dynamic cinema production company based in Baku, Azerbaijan.
A creative home for filmmakers
Established in 2005 by Ilgar Najaf, Buta Film has been a creative hub, bringing together young filmmakers. Our focus primarily revolves around documentary and short films, with a touch of low-budget feature films.
In 2011, we achieved a significant milestone by producing our first feature film for the big screen, titled Buta. This remarkable film earned us the prestigious Asian Pacific Screen Award for Best Children’s Feature Film.
Films we have produced
Prematurely born — Documentary film by Mirsadig Agazadeh
Theatrical Life — Short film by Ilgar Najaf
With the Back to Qiblah — Short film by Asif Rustamov
The letter to Lenin — Documentary film by Orkhan Agazadeh
Portrait Written by Oil — Documentary film by Ali Isa Jabbarov
The Last One — Feature film by Teymur Daimi
Buta — Feature film by Ilgar Najaf
The Nest — Short film by Emin Efendiyev
Vagif — as I knew him — Documentary film by Irakli Apakidze & Ali Khakidani
Pomegranate orchard — Feature film by Ilgar Najaf
Sughra’s Sons — Feature film by Ilgar Najaf
Authentic Storytelling
We create documentary, feature, and short films that bring authentic, emotionally engaging, and culturally significant stories to the screen.
Professional Film Production
From concept development and scriptwriting to filming and post-production, we maintain the highest standards throughout every stage of the filmmaking process.
International Recognition
Our films are created for both local and global audiences, representing Azerbaijani cinema at international film festivals and reaching viewers worldwide.