BALINALE International Film Festival Return to Bali October 22-28, 2012
(9/9/2012)
The weeklong BALINALE International Film Festival returns to Bali October 22-28, 2012, coinciding with the launching of the new digital Cinema XXI at Beachwalk, Kuta.
The event celebrates the art of film via the special selection of feature length and short films.
BALINALE 2012 has received a record number of submissions from 24 countries in response to official invitations extended to filmmakers around the world.
As in years past, many of the films shown in Bali will have had their international and Asian premieres at BALINALE before going on to earn recognition and awards. Past film premièred in Bali and then going on to receive awards include: Exit Through the Gift Shop, The Social Network, Still Bill, A Good Day to Die, Island of the Dogs, Hidup Untuk Mati and Billy T: The Movie.
In keeping with a long history of supporting established and aspiring local filmmakers, the festival aims to provide a platform for Indonesians to show their films to an international audience, network with industry professionals and discover new talent. The 6th annual festival program this October in Bali will include: Film Industry Forums, Gourmet Cinema, Daily Seminars, Free Children’s Film Program and a series of educational workshops that this year will see the launch of a VSS (Very Small Screen) Film Competition.
Industry Alliances include Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet) and the Motion Picture Association (MPA).
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