Bangkok International Film Festival 2009

24 Sep 2009 - 30 Sep 2009

 

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   PROGRAMME
VENUES
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.
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 two competitive sections

	The Main Competition - Films by first and second-time directors
	The Southeast Asian Competition - Films from the region

The final film programme will be announced on the 5th September

 

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

 

 

Source: TAT 

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