Serik Jumanov – author of novel ‘You-lia’ (2012), his debut work, which had success in Biennale Cinema College script contest in Venice. ‘Rise of London Gambler’ is his second big ...view moreSerik Jumanov – author of novel ‘You-lia’ (2012), his debut work, which had success in Biennale Cinema College script contest in Venice. ‘Rise of London Gambler’ is his second big project. “Schizo” was written in 2014-2015.
Born in 1973 in Kazakstan, USSR, then in 1988 he moved to Russia, where he pursued his Bachelor Degree in Economics&Management at St Petersburg State University of Cinema&Television. After graduation, he worked as a Business Development Manager for St Petersburg office of Tramunta Holding, Singapore.
In 2000 he went back to Kazakstan, where he works as a Russian/Kazak Translator for international oil companies, and runs amateur association football club Uran Aqtobe, Kazakstan League Two as a part-time coach.
In 2011-2012 he pursued an MBA degree at London School of Commerce, UK. Married, one son. Currently occupied with investment activities and football business.view less