Uzbek Content Market Targeted Global Distribution
New platform offers international media buyers a direct link to Uzbek-produced film and television content.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Media
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Organizers unveiled the Tashkent Content Market at the CICA Media Forum in Baku on October 2, 2026. The platform aims to bridge the gap between local content producers in Uzbekistan and international digital platforms and television networks.
Why it matters
The initiative seeks to increase the global export of Uzbek media by establishing a centralized hub for cross-border production and distribution partnerships. It marks a push to integrate Central Asian creative output into the portfolios of major global media conglomerates.
Ten global media entities including Amazon MGM Studios, Netflix, and Warner Bros. were represented at the launch. The effort is supported by the Azerbaijan Media and Broadcasting Council as the market seeks to establish a central hub for Central Asian content.
The players
Amazon MGM Studios
A major American film and television production studio and content distributor that supplies streaming and theatrical services globally.
Netflix
A global subscription-based streaming service that produces and licenses content for a worldwide audience.
Warner Bros.
A large-scale diversified entertainment company focused on film, television, and digital media production and distribution.
Azerbaijan Media and Broadcasting Council
A regulatory and industry support body responsible for managing and promoting media and broadcasting activities in Azerbaijan.
The details
The platform functions as a formal clearinghouse, connecting Uzbek production houses with foreign buyers through a unified portal. By streamlining licensing and distribution negotiations, the market aims to lower the barrier for independent creators to enter international streaming and broadcast windows. Participation is managed via a centralized digital site that provides information for potential international partners.
Timeline
October 2, 2026: The Tashkent Content Market was formally presented at the CICA Media Forum in Baku.
Market Landscape
The project follows a pattern set by established global content markets in standardizing distribution paths for emerging creative regions. It seeks to scale Central Asian content output by replicating the hub-and-spoke model used by major international media trade events.
Operators in the film and television sector should monitor the portal for potential acquisition opportunities or licensing partnerships. Managing producers should evaluate whether the platform's standardized entry requirements offer a viable alternative to traditional independent sales agents.
The takeaway
The move signals a strategic attempt to formalize the export of Central Asian media to established global streamers. Producers should monitor the platform's adoption rates among top-tier global buyers to determine if it will become a primary procurement channel for international markets.
Further reading
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More information
Access the Tashkent Content Market participation portal for additional registration and content details.
Source note: This article includes information reported by UzDaily.
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