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Help Bring Back the Smile to Thailand
Take Your Seat at the Phuket Film Festival June 4 13
There is no better time to visit Thailand then June 4 13 for the Phuket Film Festival. A stand alone tourist destination, easy to fly direct from many cities in the world, Phuket has remained an idyllic oasis in the recent "storm" which raged in Bangkok.
Now, with resorts on the island available at discounted prices, the Phuket Film Festival offers 10 days of great award winning movies, super parties and networking events with international filmmakers, cultural activities and of course, world famous Thai hospitality.
The Phuket Film Festival is unique in that events will be held all over the island allowing visitors to experience a slice of life of those that live on the island as activities take place in their "back yards".
The Festival kicks off with a Gala Opening on Saturday June 5 at one of the biggest boat marinas on the island, Royal Phuket Marina. An evening of networking with movie "stars", politicos and other VIPs from the island is in store, supported by free flow Kingfisher Beer, Mont Claire wine, and great food from Skippers and Silk restaurants.
Speaking of food, what other film festival in the world has its own fine chocolate partner? Phuket Film Festival does. Not only can you munch down on popcorn and soft drinks at Festival movies but Duc de Praslin Belgium chocolates are available at the movie theatre during the Festival.
More unusual things to do at the Festival, one of the finest bespoke tailors in Thailand is joining us, FineStictch Tailors will show you great materials and craft them into clothing of your choice within a couple of days. Take your seat, watch movies, eat chocolate and get a new wardrobe, what more can you ask for?
On Sunday June 6, Howard and Nui, two of the islands noted international culinary and wine experts invite movie goers and music fans to their The Green Man in Rawi, for the Thailand premiere of a Hollywood movie filmed in Thailand The Prince and Me 4: The Elephant Adventure followed by a musical performance by Thailand's internationally acclaimed rap band Thaithanium (who's lead, Prinya Intachai is one of the stars in the movie). Thai stars Ase Wang, Vithaya Pansringarm, Prinja Intachai & Amarin Cholvibul will
attend.
A Meet the Director's evening at Cape Yamu on Tuesday, June 8, not only will provide some of the most spectacular views of the islands in the Gulf but some great company as film aficionados join Hollywood director Darnell Martin for an informal evening of movie talk, networking, food and refreshment while watching a screening of Darnell's Cadillac Records.
Friday, June 11 will see the Thailand premiere of another film made in Thailand, Bitter/Sweet. Join Thai actresses Mamee Napakprapa Nakprasit & Viyada Umarin (and others) for the movie's gala reception at Vijitt Resort in Rawi.
The Festival winds up with a World Premiere screening of Thai director Yuthlert Sippapk's Friday Killer which will be held at Kargo in the Laguna area. Discount beverage and great food as Yuthlert unfurls his "director's cut" of the first in his "Killers" trilogy. Wonderful opportunity to kick back with one of Thailand's prolific movie directors to discuss the Thai
film industry (and party hearty!).
And what about the movies you ask? We have the international premiere of Adrian Granier's documentary Teenage Paparazzo, the Vietnamese action thriller Bai Rong (Clash), acclaimed Australian comedy Bran Nue Dae, FREE screenings of classic Thai films in tribute to Thai director Kom Akadj, two benefit screenings, a day of Alternative Lifestyle movies on 6/9 and much, much more.
Tickets for all events are available at the main theater screening location, the Coliseum Cineplex in Phuket Town.
Please join us at the Phuket Film Festival 2010 and help bring back the smile to Thailand. More information can be obtained by calling the Festival Hotline at (6681) 722-4461.
Opening Film
Asian premiere of Indian director Paresh Mokashi's debut film, Harishchchandrachi Factory. Director Mokashi will attend.
Harishchchandrachi Factory was India's entry to the 2010 Oscars in the Foreign Language Film category.
The quirky, light hearted film depicts the struggle of Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, while making Raja Harishchandra in 1913, India's first feature film.
The movie is one of several Indian movies the Phuket Film Festival will play as it turns the Spotlight on Indian Films which have recently reached international box-office acclaim.
"We're honouring India not only as their cinema industry turns 100 years old but because of the close relationship between Indian filmmakers and Thailand," said Scott Rosenberg, managing director of AMW International Co. Ltd. organizers of the Phuket Film Festival.
In November '09 Thailand was presented with the top filming locations award at the Locations World Exhibition and Conference held in Mumbai while Indian location shoots and film production in Thailand have increased from 31 in 2003 to 104 in 2009 (end of November) outpacing the traditional number one Japanese filmmakers.
Film Festival movies will be shown at the Coliseum Cineplex in Phuket Town while a "Meet the Directors" series will be held at an open air theatre just now under construction at Cape Yamu.
Closing Film on June 13, 2010
YUTHLERT SIPPAPAK'S FRIDAY KILLER TO HAVE WORLD PREMIERE AT PHUKET FILM FESTIVAL
The Phuket Film Festival will screen acclaimed Thai director Yuthlert Sippapak's Friday Killer as its closing film, Sunday, June 13 2010. This will be a World Premier for director Sippapak's first movie in The Killers Trilogy.
Director, writer, and producer Yuthlert Sippapak has received international recognition for his daring visual style and unconventional screenwriting. His film credits include Killer Tattoo (2001), February (2003), and Buppah Rahtree (2003) which is one of Thailand’s highest grossing films, popular for its eccentric storyline and blend of horror with comedy.
Friday Killer is the story of “Pae Uzi” (comedian Suthep Pho-ngam) aka “The Eagle of Chantaburi”, a professional hit-man who was just set free from prison. After his release, he learns for the first time he has a daughter “Dao” (Ploy Jindachote – actress played lead role with William Hurt and Cary Elwes in the supernatural thriller 'Shadows'). The tables are turned on Pae when his daughter tries to kill him because she thinks that he killed the only father that she knew.
Cast and crew are expected to attend the closing movie and reception that will follow.
The Killers Trilogy is produced by Sippapak's Mahagan Pictures with financing from Phranakorn Film who is also handling international sales and domestic distribution.
The Phuket Film Festival runs June 4 – 13 on the beautiful international tourist destination of Phuket, Thailand. Movies will screen at the Coliseum Cineplex in Phuket Town while a Meet the Directors series of movies will run at The Yamu at Cape Yamu.
Award winning Hollywood directors Gus Van Sant (Milk) and Darnell Martin (Cadillac Records) are some of the directors participating in the Meet the Directors series.
Major supporters of the Phuket Film Festival include the Thai Ministry of Culture, Vijitt Resort, TwoVillas, Phuket Beer, Siam Winery, the Phuket Gazette, Global i Care and others.
For additional information contact:
E-mail: info@phuketfilmfestival.asia
Web site: www.phuketfilmfestival.asia |
