Orman Chingiz oghlu Aliyev was born on 30 August 1980 in Baku into an intellectual family. His father is the well-known Azerbaijani poet, translator of fiction and prose writer Chingiz Alioglu. He received his secondary education at School No. 8 in Baku. In 1997 he entered the television directing programme at the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts, graduating with honours in 2001. From 2001 to 2003 he completed his master's degree in theatre studies at the same university, also with honours. He currently holds a PhD in art history. From 2000 to 2001 he worked as an assistant director at Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting. From 2001 to 2004 he continued his career as a director at Lider TV. From 2005 to 2006 he worked as a director at Ictimai (Public) Television. From 2006 to 2007 he served as deputy director of the film and dubbing department at Ictimai Television. From 2007 to 2008 he was director of the Music and Entertainment Programmes department at the same television company, and from 2008 to 2009 he served as deputy director of the "Charchifilm" Creative Association at Ictimai Television. From 2009 to 2012 he played an active role in shaping the channel's creative output as chief director of the Directors and Camera Operators department at Ictimai Television. From 2008 to 2012 he was a member of the Azerbaijani delegation to the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2012, when Azerbaijan hosted the Eurovision Song Contest, he took a close part in the working group as the show's producer. Since 2013 Orman Aliyev has been executive director of Baku Media Center, one of Azerbaijan's leading and innovative media companies producing audiovisual content. In addition, Orman Aliyev manages "Maverick," an advertising agency whose team of marketing communications professionals helps develop both local and global brands. He has also gained professional experience in radio, a medium that reaches a wide audience. In November 2022, under Orman Aliyev's leadership, two new FM radio stations were launched for listeners: beloved retro performances air on BakuRetroFM at 93.3 FM, while popular hits from world music charts play on BakuHitFM at 97.7 FM. Orman Aliyev is a member of the working group on economic evaluation of projects under the Film Council of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan. In 2022 he was elected a member of the European Film Academy.
