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Beauty Eternal
Images captured on film,
Fleeting beauty stored across time.
The creator's fragile form but momentary,
But filmed beauty echoes eternal.
Wisit Sasanatieng
Chamni' Eyes Studio |
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with The Federation of National Film Associations of Thailand (FNFAT) proudly presents the 7th Bangkok International Film Festival 2009 (BIFF'09). The event will be held from 24th to 30th September 2009 at SF World Cinema, Central World and Paragon Cineplex, Siam Paragon.
More than 80 feature films selected by the Thai Film Director's Association will be shown throughout the festival. The Golden Kinnaree Award ceremony will be held at Chatrium Suites Bangkok, a Dusit Thani hotels partner.
Bangkok International Film Festival 2009
24th - 30th September 2009
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| 24th - 30th September 2009 |
Paragon Cineplex, Siam Paragon Shopping Complex
SF World Cinema, CentralWorld |
| 24th September (Thursday) |
Opening Ceremony
At CentralWorld
The opening ceremony of BIFF'09 will be held in front of Central World. The ceremony will take on a classical theme, emphasizing the rich cultural heritage of Thailand, and the important and long-held role of film within Thai culture. The welcoming banquet will be held near the river of Thai Culture, the Chao Phraya River.
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| 30th September (Wednesday) |
The Golden Kinnaree Awards Ceremony and
Closing Ceremony At Chatrium Suites Bangkok
A Dusit Than/ Hotels Partner |
| 25th - 29th September |
Seminars & Workshops At Chatrium Suites Bangkok,
A Dusit Than/ Hotels Partner |
Jareuk Kaljareuk, President of the Federation of National Film Associations of Thailand, will return as Festival Director.
The Thai Film Directors Association will once again lead the artistic direction of the festival under the Association President and well-known filmmaker Yongyoot Thongkongtoon.
Director of Programming, Pimpaka Towira and Mai Meksawan will once again put together an exciting programme of films, and have already travelled many miles and spent many hours building a fresh and exciting programme of films.
The festival, scheduled for 24th to 30th September 2009, will showcase around 80 films from across the world.
There will be three competitive sections
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KINNAREE AWARDS
- Grand Prix
Main Competition
Golden Kinnaree Award
2009 Bangkok International Film Festival
- Special Jury Prize
Main Competition
Golden Kinnaree Award
2009 Bangkok International Film Festival
- Grand Prix
South East Asian Competition
Golden Kinnaree Award
2009 Bangkok International Film Festival
- Special Jury Prize
South East Asian Competition
Golden Kinnaree Award
2009 Bangkok International Film Festival
- Special Golden Kinnaree Award
Golden Kinnaree Award
2009 Bangkok International Film Festival
- Special Mention
Golden Kinnaree Award
2009 Bangkok International Film Festival
TOPICS BKKIFF 2009 SEMINARS
September 25-29, 2009
September 25, 2009 / 10.00 am-13.00 pm
| Seminar Title: |
Filming in Crisis? |
| Purpose: |
How to shoot in hard economic times, where producers are shooting and why they choose these |
| Special Guests: |
International foreign producers and Thai producers; Adrian Ward, Elaine Dysinger, Bey Logan, Ekachai Uakrongtham, Jira Malikool |
| Seminar Moderator: |
Paul Spurrier |
| Audience: |
General 60 pax |
| Place: |
Chatrium Suites Bangkok — A Dusit Thani Hotels Partner
Ravipa 1-2 |
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| September 26, 2009 |
| Seminar Title: |
Protecting your film in the Digital Era |
| 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm: |
Combating Piracy and how Copyright Laws protect Filmmakers |
| 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm: |
Insuring, bonding and protecting your feature film. |
| Purpose: |
How to stop piracy. How copyright laws work. How Insurance & works for foreign and local producers. |
| Special Guests: |
Government officials, lawyers, insurance and bond reps; Steve Berman, Robert Nau, Michael C. Ellis, Thienchai Pinvises |
| Seminar Moderator: |
Les Nordhauser |
| Audience: |
General 30 pax |
| Place: |
Chatrium Suites Bangkok — A Dusit Thani Hotels Partner
River 1 |
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| September 27, 2009 / 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm |
| Seminar Title: |
What Can Thailand offer? |
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Promoting the locations, crew base, facilities, studios, post facilities and government of Thailand |
| Special Guests: |
Department of Culture, Tourism, Film Board, Studio & Location reps.; James Crowley, Elie Samaha ,Sasisupa Sungvaribud |
| Seminar Moderator: |
Sasisupa Sungvaribud |
| Audience: |
Foreign Producers 60 pax |
| Place: |
Chatrium Suites Bangkok — A Dusit Thani Hotels Partner
Ravipa 1-2 |
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| September 28, 2009 |
| Seminar Title: |
How to Make Films that Sell! |
| 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm: |
What distributes and sells in an international marketplace |
| 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm: |
Creating content for an international audience |
| Purpose: |
What to expect when writing and producing films for an international marketplace |
| Special Guests: |
International Distributors, Producers & Screenwriters; Danny Leiner, Nicolas Charitier, Rob Cowie, Chookiat sakveerakul, Pakphum Wongjinda, Aditya Assarat |
| Seminar Moderator: |
Jude S. Walko |
| Audience: |
Thai Industry & Students 60 pax |
| Place: |
Chatrium Suites Bangkok — A Dusit Thani Hotels Partner
Ravipa 1-2 |
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| September 29, 2009 |
| Seminar Title: |
Thailywood - Evolving and Involving Thailand |
| 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm: |
Co-Productions and how they work |
| 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm: |
Production experiences in Thailand |
| Purpose: |
To encourage Co-Productions with Thai Investors and overall filming in Thailand |
| Special Guests: |
International Producers who have done Co-Productions & those who have shot in Thailand; Gary Daniels, Daniel Zirilli, Jeremiah Hundley, Punthum Thongsang, Aditya Assarat |
| Seminar Moderator: |
Chris Lowenstein |
| Audience: |
Thai Industry, Thai Investors, Foreign Producers 60 pax |
| Place: |
Chatrium Suites Bangkok — A Dusit Thani Hotels Partner
Ravipa 1-2 |
PROGRAMME OF FILMS
Opening Film: Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
Closing: Sawasdee Bangkok
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Please click on this link to view the full list of films
http://www.bangkokfilm.org/index.php?name=programs
CELEBRITIES
The following film celebrities are scheduled to visit the Bangkok International Film Festival 2009.
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Richard Ng |
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| Kazuaki Kiriya |
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Scout Taylor Compton |
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| David Murray |
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William Forsythe |
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| Olivia Thirlby |
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| Sung Kang |
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Carl Ng |
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Gary Daniels |
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| Adam Karst |
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Josef Cannon |
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William J. MacDonald |
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CELEBRITIES ATTENDING THE BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2009
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Last year's festival brought a major change to the administration of the Bangkok International Film Festival. For the first time, the TAT and the Federation of National Film Associations of Thailand came together to present the foremost film event in South East Asia.
A bold and exciting programme of films, informative seminars, and a plethora of local and international stars made the festival an enormous success, attracting over 15,000 attendees, and overwhelmingly positive feedback. Not only was attendance raised on previous years, but the festival managed to attract a wider range of audiences, including many who had never previously attended film events.
Audiences were given a chance to see a wide range of films from the familiar - Woody Allen — to the less familiar — for example opening our eyes to the achievements of Philippine cinema.
This year, that partnership continues. TAT is proud to continue its support for the Bangkok International Film Festival
The 2008 festival brought the chance to see the work of some brilliant documentary filmmakers, and the popularity of these films has prompted the addition of a new specific Documentary Showcase.
Further details about the venue, the programme, the seminars, celebrity attendees, events, will all be presented on the official website — www.bangkokfilm.org in future weeks, so please check back on a regular basis.
If you would like to be kept informed of the latest news, or if you have specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact: info@bangkokfilm.org
Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Chairman of the Tourism Authority of Thailand on the importance of the festival:
'The Bangkok International Film Festival (BIFF) is considered an important international festival which now attracts respect and support within both the domestic and international film industries. Moreover, it raises the profile of Thailand as a nation of culture, and has tangible economic benefits. One should remember that the film industry produces significant revenue to the Thai economy. The festival also attracts a tremendous number of tourists to Thailand. The TAT has worked on this festival for seven consecutive years. The festival continues with the cooperation and commitment of all participants. It is a great opportunity to promote the Thai film industry and also promote Thailand not only as the entertainment hub of the region, but as an increasingly important international filmmaking centre"
Mr. Jareuk Kaljareuk, the chairman of FNFAT, and the Festival Director of BIFF'09, outlined a few of the highlights of this year's event:
"The opening ceremony of BIFF'09 will be held in front of Central World. The ceremony will take on a classical theme, emphasizing the rich cultural heritage of Thailand, and the important and long-held role of film within Thai culture. The welcoming banquet will be held near the river of Thai Culture, the Chao Phraya River. The film programme will reflect and display the growing strength of filmmakers in the ASEAN region, the role of film in rapidly changing societies, and the technological developments that have made this possible. The programme will focus particularly on the new generation of filmmakers in the region, throughout Asia, and around the world."
Mr Jareuk sees the Bangkok International Film Festival also as an important showcase for Thailand's film industry:
"For a number of years, the Thai film industry has expanded both in its technological advances, its professional skills, and its artistic development. It is ready to take its place as a leading member of the international film-making community.
We are delighted to welcome guests to the festival both from within Thailand and from across the world. We expect that this year's festival will attract a number of celebrities, directors, and producers, who will join us to participate in the Bangkok International Film Festival. I look forward to giving more details over the coming weeks."
Contact information:
Bangkok International Film Festival
Tel: (662) 2030624, (662) 6415917
Fax: (662) 6415919
E-mail: info@bangkokfilm.org
Web site: www.bangkokfilm.org
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