Elchibay Khalilbayli

Hello, my name is Elchibay, but no one calls me that; everybody calls me Elia. I am 31 years old, and I have spent my entire life working as a seller of suits, shirts, and ties. In the last couple of years, I've started to feel very unhappy and depressed with this job. I constantly run out of money, and it has never felt like the right fit for me. I've always had a desire to be on the road, like the time I hitchhiked from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Now, I'm not working, and I'm looking forward to making documentary movies about cultures, how people live, what they think, and what brings them joy. I'm really excited about my future and want it to align with my dreams. It might take time and a lot of energy, but I'm determined to make it happen. I want to open up to others, help them, and showcase their stories to the world.

And by the way, I'm also an oil painter on canvas, with my own unique style that people love.