The Very First Bangkok International Animation Film Festival Coming Soon on September 25th - 30th, 2009

The Very First Bangkok International Animation Film Festival Coming Soon on September 25th - 30th, 2009

BANGKOK, September 22/PRNewswire/ --

Organized by SIPA and the Federation of National Film Associations of
Thailand, with the aim to promote the concept of "Creative Economy."

Software Industry Promotion Agency (Public Organization) or SIPA, in
cooperation with the Federation of National Film Associations of Thailand is
announcing today the launch of Thailand's very first 'Bangkok International
Animation Film Festival 2009' which will be held between 25th and 30th
September 2009 at Paragon Cineplex, Paragon Shopping Complex and at SF World
Cinema, Central World.

Over 40 animations from all over the world are being competed and shown
during the festival. 'Bangkok International Animation Film Festival 2009' is
aimed at providing a source of inspiration for youngsters to showcase their
creative-minds, and for new-genre entrepreneurs to apply their creativities
in commercial world, while at the same time, promoting the concept of
"Creative Economy" to international audiences.

Presiding over the press conference, Information and Communications
Technology Minister Ranongruk Suwanchawee highlighted the importance of
Bangkok International Animation Film Festival 2009, "Animation Films are
based on cultural and social aspects and is part of the 'Creative Economy'
concept. The up-coming Bangkok International Animation Film Festival in
September is hoped to be the venue for all business partners to develop and
visualize their creativities. It will be a meeting place for talented members
in creative industries to further build on their businesses, creating
employment, promoting 'Thailand' as the movie location, while seeking for
international cooperation to enhance our computer graphic and animation
businesses to further build our film industry to a success level as seen in
France and Korea."

As for the activities during the festival, Dr. Rungruang Limchoopatipa,
President of the Software Industry Promotion Agency or SIPA said, "The main
activities, apart from various screenings, there will also be over 40
animations from all over the world competing for the Feature and Short
Animation Film Awards, including 5 animations from US, 11 from European, 12
from Asia-Pacific, and 8 from Thailand." Furthermore, there will be lots of
special sessions to explore the professional parts of Thai animation and
digital content industries and the ability in adding more values to such a
creative industry. All of the above activities and including seminars are
combined in one place to create the dynamic space for strengthening the
development of Thai software and digital content technology, especially for
the Animation Film industry.

SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP

Date: September 25, 2009
Topic: Thai Animators in SIGGRAPH 2009 (What about 2010?)
Key Speakers: 1. Sasapitt Rujirat
2. Phon Thiramongkol
3. Lee Alan Croudy
Time: 13.30-15.30 hours
Venue: Chatrium Suites Hotel
Hosted by: SIGGRAPH

Date: September 27, 2009
Topic: Thai Animation Education at a Second Era
Key Speakers: 1. Kriengkrai Supornsahasrungsri, Imagimax Co., Ltd.
2. Pitipong Netkeaw, DM Group
3. Pizzanu Kanongchaiyos, PH.D., Chulalongkorn University
4. Nattavut Seemontara, Rangsit University
5. Student Representatives
Time: 10.00-12.00 hours
Venue: Chatrium Suites Hotel
Hosted by: Imagimax, DM Group, Chulalongkorn University, and Rangsit
University

Date: September 28, 2009
Topic: How the Government Sector Supports the Animation Industry
Key Speakers: Mr.Rungruang Limchoopatipa
Director of Software Industry Promotion Agency (Public Organization)
Time: 10.00-12.00 hours
Venue: Chatrium Suites Hotel
Hosted by: Software Industry Promotion Agency (Public Organization)

Date: September 29, 2009
Topic: The Future of Feature Films: 3D Stereoscopic and More
Key Speakers: 1. Matthew Clayton Dewees Regional Application Specialist,
Autodesk Media & Entertainment
2. Sookapat Niyomthai General Manager, Comgraph Co., Ltd.
Time: 10.00-12.00 hours
Venue: Chatrium Suites Hotel
Hosted by: Autodesk & Comgraph

For full version of the press release please visit
http://www.bkkiaf.org/home_eng.html
http://www.bangkokfilm.org

Contact: Raewadee Sanawan (Chompoo)
Mobile: +6681-920-6242
Bangkok International Film Festival 2009

Source: Bangkok International Film Festival 2009

Raewadee Sanawan (Chompoo) of Bangkok International Film Festival 2009, +6681-920-6242

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