Three days of human rights films by award winning local and international filmmakers plus talks, exhibitions, NGO booths, Tikar Talk and much much more!
Don’t miss this chance to watch over 20 thought provoking films from all over the world plus the opportunity to meet and talk freely with some of the filmmakers including “One Nation Under Lee”’s Seelan Palay from Singapore, Indonesian filmmaker Ariani Darmawan (Dragons Beget Dragons) and Malaysia’s very own filmmaker and activist, Chi Too (What Forest?) who will, through their films, explore issues of culture, identity, race, religion, development and democracy, among many others. The festival will also have a special screening of the award winning documentary “The War on Democracy” by critically acclaimed journalist John Pilger.
Dateline: 30th October 2008
Categories: Animation, Documentary, Film, Experimental.
The Information Ministry together with Jabatan Filem Negara Malaysia and Jabatan Penyiaran Malaysia will be organising the Program Karyawan Muda (If translated directly = Artistic Youth Programme)
The programme is open to all Malaysians aged 30 years and below. The Artistic Youth Programme will formally replace the Short Film Awards that was previously done in 2006
This programme is aired on RTM every Saturday and Sunday for 30 minutes beginning 19th of July. The show will run for 48 weeks until the 28th of December 2008.
There are 4 main categories that will be contested for the show; Comedy, Experimental, Documentary and Animation.
If you are interested, you can register for the competition here. More information can be obtained here on their website.
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Email the details to info@artsentral.com
Closing date: 30 September 2008 Categories: Documentary, docu-drama, drama, animation, and short films
The inaugural Power & Grace Short Film Competition is a nationwide competition open to students as well as independent and amateur filmmakers.
The objective is to provide an opportunity for emerging filmmakers to demonstrate their artistic flair, talents and creativity, and to express their views on issues close to their hearts through the lens. The competition is also to encourage, inspire and educate young people to create films and be exposed to real life experience of deadlines, budgets, technical and artistic aspects of filmmaking, etc.
Entries deadline: 10th June 2008 Competition categories: Animation, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Music Video
Entry fees: £8
The New Home for Short Film
London’s Canary Wharf Film Festival is a fresh, new event. We support creative talent in the area and beyond, showcasing the best in short film. For free. 2008 is our second year, seeing the CWFF call expand nationally and internationally, exhibiting a wider range of influences and styles.
The festival is made up of a film programme that highlights a range of talented filmmakers within the world of short film. This year, our films will all be under 15 minutes and cover many more genres.
Submission deadline: 30th June 2008 Categories: Short film, Audio podcast
Following the success of Digital Diversity and Métissé serré (it’s French counterpart) in 2007, Radio Canada International breaks new ground with the launch of the second edition of this unique competition… by going international!
Filmmakers, 18 years and over, from anywhere in the world, are invited to submit their 4 to 9 minutes short films, whether fiction, documentary or animation, once again on the theme of immigration.
Its Saturday, and the start of a very busy weekend. Here I would like to leave you with several videos for Pangea Day. Remember, it runs from 2am till 6am Sunday 11th May 2008 in Malaysia. Do watch it if you can!
Also, watch what famous celebrities such as Robin Williams, Cameron Diaz, Karen Armstrong and David Blaine have to say about filmmaking, and its role in uniting the world!
Bringing the world together through the power of film
Pangea Day is just around the corner, and friends from all over the world have registered to host this exciting event! The ASEAN countries are not left behind, with 6 events registered in Malaysia so far, Singapore 5, Thailand 5, Indonesia 3, Brunei 1, and Cambodia 1. You can view the full listings of the registered events here.
Entries deadline: 31st May 2008 Note: Pre-registration required before 15th May 2008
U.Frame is the first International Video Festival organized by the UP (University of Oporto - Portugal) in partnership with the UDC (University of Coruña - Spain).
U.Frame serves as a great opportunity for international exposure of student video and experimental work, and we would love to see a wide range of student work from all over the world represented. Categories available for entries are:
Astro’s NCA 2008 event report, winners and pictures!
Event: Astro’s Nextgen Contentpreneur Awards 2008
Venue: KL Convention Centre
Date: Saturday 19th April 2008
Winners of Astro’s Nextgen Contentpreneur Awards 2008 on stage
For those who have read about Astro’s Nextgen Contentpreneur Awards 2008, it was no surprise that the event was indeed an interesting one. Here, P57 recounts their whirlwind experience during the awards night, information on competition winners plus loads of pictures!
Entries deadline: 2nd May 2008
Competition categories: 12 Categories ranging from Interactive Media/ Video & Motion/ Traditional Media
Level: International/Open to students only
Join 12 categories in 3 certified media area in the industry. Win cash prize as much as USD60,000. Ceremony will be held in New York and you get to go there too. Use trial softwares from Adobe and create some kick-ass, creative and unique designs!
