Yusif Sheykhov
Writing
- Born
- February 2, 1951 (age 75) · Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]
Yusif Mansur oghlu Sheykhov (b. February 2, 1951) — Azerbaijani screenwriter, Honored Cultural Worker of Azerbaijan (2000), sector manager of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan. In 2018-2021, he worked as a senior specialist at the State Film Fund.
Yusif Sheykhov was born on February 2, 1951 in Baku. He graduated from high school number 23 here. He studied at the Petrochemical Institute for two years (1969-1970), and at the Directing faculty of the Art Institute in 1970-1975.
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When Yusif Sheykhov was famous at the age of 13, he played the role of a pioneer Eldar in the movie Sehrli khalat. Later, he worked at the "Azerbaijanfilm" film studio, and in 1979-1985, he worked in various positions at the State Cinematography Committee. In 1985-1989, he worked as the manager of "Azerkinoprokat" department. In 1990-2001, he worked as the deputy general director of "Azerkinovideo" union. His love for cinema started from his childhood - after he appeared in an episodic role in the film "I will dance" and one of the main roles in the film "The Magic Robe". He is the screenwriter of several documentaries ("Gobustan", "Portrait. Tokay Mammadov", "Prayer", etc.), animation ("Golden", "Dog Exhibition"), as well as the feature film "The Future Left Behind". He wrote stories for "Mozalan" film magazine: "Tawba", "Halal" and others.
On December 18, 2000, he was awarded the honorary title of Honored Cultural Worker of Azerbaijan for his services to the development of Azerbaijani cinematography.
Known for
Behind the camera9
- 2016The 40th Parallel Screenplay
- 2015Urban Motives 4.1 Script Editor
- 2015Incomplete Memories Script Editor
- 2014The Old Clock Script Editor
- 2013Black & White Nights Script Editor
- 2007Cavid ömrü Script Editor
- 2004Future Left Behind Writer
- 1979The Unfinished Song Assistant Director
- 1978Dante's Anniversary Assistant Director
