Kenzhebek Shaikakov was born in Aktobe, Kazakhstan, in 1977. He studied at the T. Zhurgenova Institute of Theater and Cinema and graduated with a degree in theater and film acting. He also works as a journalist, editor and producer for Kazakh television. His first feature film, Tent, in 2014, was invited to the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. He is also an actor. Scream is his second feature film.