Gearing up for 2010 – SNEAK PREVIEWS

It’s been quiet on this channel for a while – I know. All is well though, no reason to worry. The 3rd annual PFF will take place 12-14 February 2010. We’ve received once again great films from around the world. Final decisions will be taken only at the end of the year, but let me already announce a couple of highlights:

Tapped – another must-see water documentary, after screening FLOW this year i am excited to have found another high quality doc on this most important subject. check out www.tappedthemovie.com for more info.

Also, Youssou Ndour – I Bring What I Love, will certainly be a highlight of the 2010 fest. Senegalese pop sensation Youssou Ndour has spent the last 20 years in the spotlight as a world-renowned musician and the iconic representative “voice of Africa”. At the height of his career, Youssou became frustrated by the negative perception of his Muslim faith and composed Egypt, a deeply spiritual album dedicated to a more tolerant view of Islam. www.ibringwhatilove.com

More soon!

PFF to partner with HUMTOO

HUMTOO is a (free) online community connecting content creators and music makers across the globe. HUMTOO operates a project marketplace for projects in search of music, as well as a user generated production music library.

HUMTOO is also running HUMFEST – a new project development initiative for the best short film uploaded on HUMTOO in search of music, and also for the best music pitched for that short film.

HUMTOO will give AU$1000/US$650/£450/€556 to the best short film uploaded to the site as a project in search of music. HUMTOO will also give the same amount to the music maker who wins that project. This money will help you to continue making great short films and great music!

More information can be found at www.humtoo.com

PFF on tour! – Join us for a 2-day film fest at the Sanctuary

Stoked to annouce that 8 films from this year’s PFF roster will be screened at the world-famous Sanctuary (Haad Tien, Koh Phangan). Dates are 21/22 July 2009. Join us for two memorable film nights. To download the program, CLICK HERE. More info at www.thesanctuarythailand.com.

an update on SFF

Dear friends of SFF,

Preparations for the first annual Samui Film Festival are in progress, we’re actively looking for sponsors and supporters these days as well as the ideal screening location. Stay tuned for more soon.

CALLING FOR ENTRIES – 3rd Annual PFF 2010

Opening shortly – we are looking forward to receiving your work! Submit today and profit from a better rate. Thank you for sharing your inspiration with us and many more…

The 2009 Festival in Images

Filmmaking Workshop with Stephen Nemeth

“How to get independent films made in today’s film world and new economy?”

Space is limited and advance registration required. Please email info@phanganfilmfestival.com to reserve your space today.

Live Music also on Sunday at PFF!

Stoked to announce that local talent Nui Keetawan will be jamming at PFF09: Sunday 18.30 – 19.30 before the first screening – please arrive early and don’t miss this additional highlight… 2 weeks to go, everything’s coming together nicely. Pls start praying for good weather!

The Power of Community on Samui Channel

THE LATEST:

A number of films that were screened at the inaugural 2008 edition of PFF will be aired on Samui Channel in the week preceeding the festival. Among them are: The Power of Community – How Cuba Survived Peak Oil, Through the Eastern Gate, and Suzuki Speaks. Anybody receiving the channel don’t miss out on the replay of these goodies…

Stephen Nemeth to attend PFF09

Stoked to report that Stephen Nemeth (Executive Producer of FLOW: For Love of Water (screening Saturday night at PFF)) will be with us for this year’s festival. We’re in the process of lining up a filmmaking workshop with Stephen on the Saturday afternoon (21st Feb).

Producer credits include Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Why Do Fools Fall In Love, Denise Calls Up, What We Do Is Secret, Finding TaTu. Docs include Dogtown and ZBoys, Pick Up The Mic, Besibol, Tuner Nation and Project Street. Stephen serves on the Advisory Board to Children’s United Nations, Wildlife Ecostation, Wheels For Humanity, Shine On Sierra Leone, and Artists for Amnesty.