Vagif Behbudov

Vagif Gulam oghlu Behbudov (Vaqif Qulam oğlu Behbudov, born November 3, 1938) is an Azerbaijani film director, screenwriter, People's Artiste of Azerbaijan (2000).

Biography
Vagif Behbudov was born on November 3, 1938, in Baku. Vagif Behbudov graduated from St. Petersburg State University of Film and Television in 1961. He laid the foundation for the production of cartoons on Azerbaijan Television. At first he worked as a cameraman, and then as a film director.

Six of the animated films he authored were awarded prizes and awards at the International Television Film Festival. He is the head of the group of cameramans in the "Azerbaijantelefilm" Creative Union, the secretary of The Union of Cinematographers of Azerbaijan.

Awards

 * People's Artiste of Azerbaijan — December 18, 2000
 * State Prize of the Azerbaijan SSR
 * Honorary Diploma of President — November 2, 2018
 * Humay Award