| Mukhtar Umarov | |
| Birth Name: | Mukhtar Kalilauly Umarov |
| Birth Date: | 1987 12, mf=yes |
| Birth Place: | Alma-Ata, Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic |
| Nationality: | Kazakh |
| Occupation: | Film director, actor, screen writer |
| Years Active: | 2008–present |
Mukhtar Kalilauly Umarov (Мұхтар Қалилаұлы Умаров, Mūhtar Qalilaūly Umarov; sometimes credited as Mukhtar K. Umarov, born 2 December 1987) is a Kazakh film director, actor and screenwriter. He was born in Alma-Ata, Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic. In 2015, Umarov was presented the First Republic Award of Film and Television - Jas Didar for the film, Invasion.
In 1987, Umarov graduated from the graphic design school of Symbat. From 2011 to 2014, he worked in television as web designer and producer. His first notable role was in the film Invasion, which succeeded in winning of Best Visual Effects award.
| Year | Film | Position | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Haidar Dulati (documentary) | Computer graphics | ||
| 2009 | Alash Orda (documentary) | Computer graphics | ||
| 2010 | Kazakh Baurzhan (documentary) | Computer graphics | ||
| 2011 | Codex Cumanicus (documentary) | Director | ||
| 2014- | Kenesary Khan (documentary) | Producer | ||
| 2015 | Invasion (Басып кіру) (shorties) | Director Writer | Jas Didar Best Visual Effects. Directed by Umarov Mukhtar. | |
| 2015 | Animal (Мал) (shorties) | Director Writer Actor | ||
| 2015 | Director and Cameraman (shorties) | Director Writer Actor | ||
| 2016 | Story of Hack | Director Writer |