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Submitted by Thai Independent Filmmakers Group

Goals/Objectives/Key Purpose of the Project

To collect and propagate distinctive works of independent filmmakers in Thailand, and to produce alternative films that are different from mainstream films.

To elaborate, many current Thai films, both short and long films, have been produced quite similarly for commercial and entertainment purpose. Meanwhile, there is still a portion of Thai filmmakers whose quality, distinctive works cannot penetrate a film industry because these films are not considered profitable compared to mainstream films. The Thai Independent Filmmakers Group has built up a network of independent filmmakers in order to support independent films to be showed at film festivals, and organized activities in Thailand to exchange knowledge and provide options for art movie audiences, including moviegoers and film producers. As a result, moviegoers will have more opportunities to see alternative movies, while film producers will have more spaces to show their works since venues for independent films are quite limited each year.

Note: currently, the Group has about 35 members and, so far, has distributed films to 63 film festivals around the world.

A summary of project description

To accumulate and distribute films, to develop a film directory, to provide information, and to be a space for free thoughts.

Apart from the fact that the Group has continued to organize activities, such as film festivals for Thai independent films, and film production workshops for amateur film producers, the Group has also developed a website, containing films, articles, and interviews that provide interesting concepts for web browsers to extend their own works. In the future, the Group will plan to develop a film directory to collect and distribute works of its members, and to organize campus tours at educational institutions, both in Bangkok and in the province, to distribute the Group’s works and exchange works with these institutions.

Methods and steps for project implementation

To collect print media and information about the Group as a film directory providing information for future search and contact.
To develop a website as a source of information, news and activities by the Group and its members.
To organize activities, such as film clubs, workshops and campus tours at domestic and overseas educational institutions.
To submit films for showing and competition at film festivals around the world.

Project timeframe: August 2007 – March 2008

Proposed activities (such as workshop, seminar, and exhibition)

1) A website development.
2) Events, such as film festivals, film clubs, and workshops to distribute information and knowledge about independent films, experimental films, documentaries, and experimental animations.
3) An independent film directory development as publication to distribute the Group’s works which will be provided at national and international film festivals.
4) Campus tours to show independent films at educational institutions in Bangkok and in the province.
5) Participation and competitions at film festivals around the world.

Target groups

1) University students at educational institutions in Bangkok and in the province.
2) Art films audiences
3) Members of the general public who are not aware that films are not only produced for commercial and entertainment purpose, but also for art, creativeness and provocative reason.
4) Overseas audiences

Distribution methods to target groups

In your opinion, what are expected results a proposed project will provide to art and cultural communities with whom you will be working? Also, how does the proposed project contribute to the development in your subject or your work?

To inform other countries about Thai independent films and its progress in Thailand.
To distribute and share knowledge about independent films to university students at educational institutions in Bangkok and in the province.
To inspire film audiences domestically and internationally.
To exchange cultures within Thailand and with other countries.

You can submit your previous projects or your works with other projects for our consideration (not compulsory).

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