Since July 2012, the Board of Directors of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan has held eight meetings. A number of important documents were prepared and adopted at the Union meetings. The meeting adopted provisions on the approval of union members and on the fund for social assistance to filmmakers. In addition, commissions were established for the union membership admission and for working with young filmmakers. During 2012, 139 members were admitted to the union.
The National Film Award was created at the meeting, held on August 2, on the occasion of the National Day of Cinema. For the first time, People's Artist Yashar Nuri received the National Film Award for his contribution to the Azerbaijani cinema. In connection with the Day of National Cinema, the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan submitted a petition for awarding honorary titles to an outstanding group of filmmakers and handed monetary awards to movie veterans.
On September 1, a round table on "Problems of young filmmakers and their solutions" was held at the “Nizami” cinema center, organized by the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Young cinematographers took an active part in the event.
The Commission of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan on work with youth actively worked during October. New films directed by Fariz Ahmedov and Elmaddin Aliyev were presented in the “Nizami” cinema center. The State Film Fund held a meeting with the filmmakers Murad Muradov and Rodion Ismailov.
In November 2012, the Cinematographers Union of the Azerbaijan Republic announced a competition of short-film scenarios called "New Breath". Young people up to the age of 35 could take part in this competition. The results of the competition were announced in February 2013. In September 2012, members of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan took part in the International Film Festival “Kinoshock".
In November 2012, the executive management of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan took part in the event dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Belarus in Minsk. In the same month, the Cinematographers Union of the Azerbaijan Republic took an active part in the international youth film festival "Start". This festival was organized by the "Cinema" Center of Young Cinematographers. The head of the jury at festival was Shafiga Mammadova, chairlady of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In 2012, the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan, together with the Azerbaijan State Cinema Fund with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, held memorial evenings dedicated to the jubilee of People's Artists Hajibaba Bagirov, Emin Sabitoglu, honored artists Huseyn Seidzadeh, Rufat Shabanov, Alihuseyn Huseynov, Arif Narimanbekov.
During 2013, four meetings of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan were held.
In 2013, the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan, together with the Azerbaijan State Cinema Fund, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, held memorial evenings dedicated to the anniversary of People's Artists Huseynagha Sadigov, Aliagha Aghayev, Mukhtar Dadashov, Shahmar Alekperov, honored artist Munavver Kalantarly, honored artists Arif Babayev and Alekper Muradov. On May 6, 2013, the Cinematographers Union of the Azerbaijan Republic, with the support of the Film Studio Azerbaijanfilm, the “Nizami” Cinema Center, the Azerbaijan State Film Fund and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, held a scientific-theoretical conference on “Heydar Aliyev and Azerbaijani cinema” dedicated to National Leader Heydar Aliyev.
In 2013, the film "Steppe Man" of filmmaker Shamil Aliyev was awarded the "Humay" prize presented by the Board of Directors of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In 2013, a member of the union, a young actress, Guntekin Mehtiyeva was awarded the Youth Prize presented by the Board of Directors of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In 2013, under the decision of the Cinematographers Union of the Azerbaijan Republic, the veterans of the Union received financial assistance in the amount of 300 (three hundred) manats. Khafiz Nuraddin oglu Fatullayev, Shahin Zavid oglu Galabeyov, Parviz Asad oglu Guliyev, Miroslava Ivanova Iskenderova, Arif Abdul oglu Gasimov, Vagif Sadig oglu Bagirov, Rafik Huseyn oglu Yuzbashy, Tamilla Mukhtar gizi Mukhtarova, Natalia Borisovna Schneier, Tamara Petrovna Narimanbeyova, Kemal Mirhabib oglu Seyidov, Faik Mamedali oglu Aliyev, Aligulu Gudret oglu Samedov, Rimma Alievna Abdullaeva, Yaver Marif oglu Rzayev, Adalet Mammad oglu Yunusov, Elman Aliverdi oglu Aliyev.
In 2013, under the decision of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the National Film Prize was presented to People's Artist Aladdin Abbasov. During 2013, 52 members were admitted to the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan. In 2013 members of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan, People's Artists Yashar Nuri, Siyavush Aslan, Honored Arts Worker Alekper Muradov, Honored Artist of Culture Marat Iskenderov died. In 2014, four meetings of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan were held. 7 members were admitted to the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In 2014, memorial evenings dedicated to the jubilees of People's Artists Hasan Mammadov, Tofig Taghizadeh, Lutfali Abdullayev, Agahuseyn Javadov, Ajdar Ibrahimov, People's Artist Mamedaga Huseynov, filmmakers Kamil Rustambeyov, Niyazi Badalov, cameraman Khan Babayev were held with the organizational support of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the State Film Fund, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. On May 8, 2014, the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan, together with the State Film Fund, Film Studio Azerbaijanfilm, Nizami Cinema Center, conducted a theoretical conference on the topic "Heydar Aliyev and Azerbaijani cinema" dedicated to National Leader Heydar Aliyev. In 2014, the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan took an active part in various events. Starting from 2013 the Cinematographers Union of the Azerbaijan Republic takes an active part in the festival "Azerbaijani Family". Chairperson of the Union Shafiga Mamedova, Executive Secretary Jamil Guliyev, members of the union Enver Ebluch, Amin Novruzov, Natig Rasulzadeh were elected as chairperson and jury members of the festival "Azerbaijani Family". This festival is held with the organizational support of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs of Azerbaijan Republic. In 2014, our union together with the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus held the days of Belarusian Cinema. In July 2014, a photo exhibition titled "Azerbaijanfilm 90" was held in the center Baku-Museum with the support of the Cinematographers Union of the Azerbaijan Republic, State Film Fund, Film Studio Azerbaijanfilm, and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
In 2014, under the decision of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan, People's Artist Rafiz Ismayilov was awarded the National Film Award for his contribution to the Azerbaijani cinema. In 2014, the following jubilaries and veterans of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan were awarded a money prize in the amount of 300 (three hundred) manats. Nariman Sattar oglu Shikhaliyev (80th anniversary), Zemfira Emin gizi Sadigova (75th anniversary), Elman Aliverdi oglu Aliyev (70th anniversary), Faik Mamedali oglu Aliyev (70th anniversary), Khafiz Nuraddin oglu Fatullayev (70th anniversary), Vagif Sadig oglu Bagirov (65th anniversary), Kamal Mirhabib oglu Seyidov (veteran), Rimma Aliyevna Abdullaeva (veteran), Nuria Mammad gizi Ahmedli (veteran), Lidia Ivanovna Sharkovkina (veteran), Natalia Borisovna Schneier (veteran), Arif Abdul oglu Gasimov (veteran). On April 16, 2014, on the decision of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan, was held the 75th anniversary of People's Artist of Azerbaijan Tofig Ismailov. The event was organized in the State Mugam Center. On May 7, 2014, the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the studio "Narimanfilm" provided the veterans Lidia Ivanovna Sharkovkina, Miroslava Ivanovna Iskenderova, Hafiz Nuraddin oglu Fatullayev with financial assistance in the amount of 200 (two hundred) manats.
The veteran of the Union, actor Arif Abdul oglu Gasimov was given financial assistance in the amount of 800 (eight hundred) manats for the continuation of his treatment.
In 2014, the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan awarded the directors Elmeddin Aliyev and Khayyam Abdullayev with Humai Award for the film "Maria".
In 2014, the Board of Directors of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan awarded the members of the union Royal Aliyev and Jeyhun Guliyev with Gandjlar prize.
In 2015, the Board of Directors of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan held four meetings. In 2015, 11 persons were selected to the union membership. During this year, the members of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan People's artists Nuriya Ahmedli, Honored Artist Tanilya Akhmarova, Honored Artist of Culture Faig Aliyev, filmmakers Nijat Feizullaev, Hafiz Fatullayev, sound engineer Ali Huseynov died.
In 2015, the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan held the 75th anniversary of the Honored Arts Worker Aydin Kazimzadeh and the 80th anniversary of the Honored Culture Worker Lydia Sharkovkina. In 2015, with the support of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani films were sent to the International Festival "Gachr" of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to the festival "Listopad" in Belarus and to the festival "Letopis" in Ukraine for participation in the contest.
In 2015, the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan presented the "Humay" award to the director of the film "Nabat", Elchin Musaoglu.
In 2015, under the decision of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan, People's Artist Mais Agabekov was awarded the National Film Award for his contribution to the Azerbaijani cinema and on the occasion of his 75th anniversary.
In 2015, members of our union Arif Guliyev and Shamil Aliyev continued treatment with the help of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Film director Shamil Aliyev was cured with the financial support and assistance of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation due to our union’s appeal. According to the decision of the Board of Directors of the Cinematographers Union of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of National Cinema Day, on August 2, People's Artists Vasif Babayev, Zarnigar Aghakishiyeva, Nuriya Ahmadli, Honored Artist Tanilya Akhmarova, Honored Artists Akif Rustamov, Valida Abdullaeva, Arif Safarov, Israfil Aghazadeh and actor Arif Gasimov were awarded a money prize in the amount of 500 (five hundred) manats on the back of the jubilee. According to the same decision on the occasion of the National Cinema Day, on August 2, honored cultural workers, Nariman Shikhaliyev, Elman Aliyev, Rafik Yuzbashi, Vagif Bagirov, Shahin Galabeyov, Parviz Guliyev, Natalya Schneier, Kemal Seyidov, Lidia Sharkovkina, Miroslava Iskenderova, Rafiga Budagly, Honored Art Workers Oktay Babazadeh, Anvar Ebluch, administrator Adalet Yunusov, engineer Sabir Valiyev received a money prize in the amount of 300 (three hundred) manats per person.
