Kamila Rustambekova (b. 1998, Yangiyul) is an independent photographer and filmmaker based in Tashkent/Amsterdam. In her work, Kamila studies the image of modern Uzbek society, confronting government ideology and western oriental fantasy. For several years she explores the working and living conditions of people around Uzbekistan in her series "Another Paris", which delves into the lives of seasonal farmers, and "Jannat" a critical examination of Uzbekistan's cotton-picking industry, a colonial endeavor that has persisted for over a century.
Kamila's work has been featured in publications such as It's Nice That, Nowness Asia, Fotofilmic JRNL, Calvert, Safelight Paper, Wül Magazine, East East, Buro Kazakhstan.
Kamila has been a member of Women Photograph since 2023.
As a director, Kamila debuted with "Ertak," premiered at the GoEast IFF. She is currently working on "Christina," a short fiction film drawn from her childhood experiences.
Awards:
2024 Prince Claus Seed Award, recipient
2024 Prince Claus Seed Award, recipient