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Sunday 19th January 2003 | Media
World's First Asean Film Festival to showcase talent
Rosli Abidin Yahya - Brunei Direct, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Aspiring local filmmakers and photographers will have an opportunity to showcase their talent in the United States by participating in the first ever Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Film, Video & Photography Festival. Participants stand a chance to win a cash prize of US$1,750 (B$3,150).
The festival - scheduled to be held on June 14 - is open to independent and amateur filmmakers or photographers from all nationalities, provided that their works are 'Asean' related.
Entries should be submitted by April 27, and if selected, their works would be screened at the Grand Ballroom of the J.W. Marriott hotel, Washington D.C.
The competition is organised by the Global Renaissance of Asean-American Culture and Entertainment (GRACE) heritage, a foundation established by two Indonesians residing in the US.
"We want to promote the image of Asean member countries - as Southeast Asia is one of the world's most culturally rich regions," Karina Sudyatmiko, a freelance photographer who co-founded the heritage said.
"One way of promoting Asean culture is through the creative lens of young and talented individuals," she added.
The event also aims to provide a venue for amateur film and photography students of Southeast Asian descent to showcase their talent.
"We know how important it is for young filmmakers and photographers to gain exposure. This event is also aimed at encouraging people to explore Southeast Asian cultures and heritage," Sudyatmiko explained.
No specific criteria is being imposed for film where an entry can be a narrative, documentary, short or feature as long as it concerns Asean.
American filmmakers and experts on Asian cultures will act as juries for the competitions.
To compliment the event, there would also be live performances showcasing Southeast Asian cultures through live-band and dance performances.
More information can be obtained from website www.thegraceheritage.org or by e-mailing festival@thegraceheritage.org.
Courtesy of Sunday Bulletin
Source:
Brunei Direct
http://www.brudirect.com/DailyInfo/News/Archive/Jan03/190103
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About ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is comprised of ten countries in Southeast Asia, the region straddling continental Asia and Australia and bordering both the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Diversity is a part of life for ASEAN's 575 million citizen who are more likely than not multi-lingual, living in a multi-ethnic and multi-religious community. ASEAN members are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Timor Leste, the only non-ASEAN member in Southeast Asia is a candidate for membership.
About UACP
US-ASEAN Creative Project (UACP) is the arm of GH Foundation to carry out its mission in promoting Southeast Asian culture and heritage. Since 2002, GH Foundation has organized various events in arts, entertainment, literature, and sports to raise awareness of the diverse cultures and traditions of Southeast Asia. Its flagship event, the US-ASEAN Film Festival, has been running annually since 2003. It was the first film festival to celebrate films from the region.
Contact Information
US-ASEAN Creative Project by GH Foundation
1701 16th Street NW Suite 218
Washington, DC 20009
USA
+1 (202) 262-3775
info@thegraceheritage.org
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