VIDEO & ANIMATION
A collection of original films, documentaries, music videos, and animation, exploring stories, cultures, nature, and the world of imagination.
From cinematic storytelling to experimental visual works, each project reflects our passion for bringing ideas and emotions to life through moving images.
THE GUARDIAN
In the ancient world of Tengri, mountains were more than stone. They were living presences, silent guardians of the land.
An old man and his granddaughter journey through a winter mountain pass, unaware that something immense is watching them.
The Guardian is a short animated film from our original project Legends of Tengri, inspired by the belief that nature itself possesses a spirit.
WHERE THE LIGHT AWAKENS
After the silence of winter, the world begins to awaken.
Sunlight touches the mountains, flowers emerge from the earth, and nature quietly returns to life.
A short visual reflection on renewal, hope, and the simple beauty of a new beginning.
BORN OF THE WIND
Inspired by the spirit of the Great Steppe, this short film celebrates the beauty and grace of Kazakh culture.
Through movement, music, traditional ornaments, and the delicate language of gestures, the film brings together echoes of the past and a contemporary artistic vision.
A visual tribute to the elegance, freedom, and cultural heritage of the steppe.
THE FOREST KEEPER
Deep within the forest lies a world where nature and imagination become one.
The Forest Keeper is a cinematic fantasy short exploring the mysterious beauty of the natural world and the fragile connection between humans and the creatures that inhabit it.
A visual journey into a realm where wonder still exists.
BATYRLAR – WARRIORS OF THE GREAT STEPPE
– A historical epic about courage, sacrifice, and the struggle for freedom.
BATYRLAR is a historical feature film portraying the struggle of the Kazakh people for freedom during the era of the Dzungar conflicts.
ART DIRECTION & VFX PRODUCTION
BreathTime created the film’s visual identity, opening credits, historical graphics, and VFX. Art Director & VFX Producer — Dmitriy Stupin.
A MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Joining the project during a production crisis, BreathTime completed the graphics in just two months despite tight deadlines and budget constraints. The work earned special praise from Kazakhstan’s Minister of Culture at a private screening.
DISCOVERY ATLAS — KAZAKHSTAN
– An extraordinary journey through the heart of Central Asia.
A cinematic documentary exploring Kazakhstan’s breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and remarkable people, created in collaboration with Discovery Communications and Khabar Agency.
DIRECTION & FULL PRODUCTION
Directed by Dmitriy Stupin. Full production by BreathTime – from concept and screenwriting to filming, CGI, visual effects, editing, and voice-over.
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
Presented at MIPCOM Cannes in 2018 and nominated for Best Documentary Film at Kazakhstan’s Tumar National Television Awards in 2019.
PINK FLOYD — LOUDER THAN WORDS
– Official Music Video · The Endless River · 2014
Filmed on the desolate shores of the Aral Sea, this iconic Pink Floyd music video explores the fragile relationship between humanity, nature, and hope.
AERIAL CINEMATOGRAPHY & PRODUCTION
Directed by Aubrey “Po” Powell. BreathTime provided aerial cinematography, time-lapse filming, and technical support for the Kazakhstan shoot. Dmitriy Stupin served as Director of Photography for our specialist camera unit.
BEYOND THE LIMITS
Working in extreme cold and powerful winds, our team captured unique aerial and time-lapse footage under demanding conditions. The production became a remarkable international collaboration, featured in Forbes Kazakhstan.