Wednesday
FreedomFilmFest2010
As you know, FreedomFilmFest2009 has come to an end last weekend. KOMAS would like to thank everyone who have assisted and supported from start to finish.
And thanks to your support, FreedomFilmFest will be back next year! Do check out this space for details when the next Dare2Document competition will be launch.
If you are inspired to make a film after this year's screenings, or have an issue in mind (whether it's a cause you believe in or something which is happening in your community) - now is the right time to start thinking on writing that film proposal for next year's Dare2Document Film Proposal competition. It's not that hard; a 3-5 page proposal with a detail explanation on your ideas and storyline is all that is needed! ;)
NEXT UPDATE: FreedomFilmFest LONDON is BACK again!
And thanks to your support, FreedomFilmFest will be back next year! Do check out this space for details when the next Dare2Document competition will be launch.
If you are inspired to make a film after this year's screenings, or have an issue in mind (whether it's a cause you believe in or something which is happening in your community) - now is the right time to start thinking on writing that film proposal for next year's Dare2Document Film Proposal competition. It's not that hard; a 3-5 page proposal with a detail explanation on your ideas and storyline is all that is needed! ;)
NEXT UPDATE: FreedomFilmFest LONDON is BACK again!
FFF2009 at JB!
The final run of FreedomFilmFest2009 was held last weekend at Tropical Inn Johor Bahru. Prior to the 3-day festival, KOMAS also had a GADOH film screening for the first time in the state at Southern College.
The start of the 3-day festival saw Dr. Rani Padma, Imm. Past President of Soroptimist International giving a short opening address. Executive Director of KOMAS, Tan Jo Hann also facilitated the discussion sessions over 3-days.
KOMAS is also glad to see the number of FreedomFilmFest2009 followers getting bigger in JB! The FreedomFilmFest2009 would not be possible without the continuous support from our regulars and new followers. And especially to those who came in groups and sat down with us all day and night not missing a single discussion session that we had! And for that, we are grateful and glad that the democratic space we are opening up for people to watch relevant social documentaries and have discussions after is appreciated by others.
Filmmaker Choon Hiong also came down all the way from Singapore for the screening of his film All That You Can't Leave Behind. He shared his experience on how he got involved with activism and his experience in documenting his film.
If you have missed your chance and are regretting for not buying this year's FFF2009 T-shirts (by donation RM20) or would like to get more information on this year's winning films, please email freedomfilmfest@komas.org !
The start of the 3-day festival saw Dr. Rani Padma, Imm. Past President of Soroptimist International giving a short opening address. Executive Director of KOMAS, Tan Jo Hann also facilitated the discussion sessions over 3-days.
KOMAS is also glad to see the number of FreedomFilmFest2009 followers getting bigger in JB! The FreedomFilmFest2009 would not be possible without the continuous support from our regulars and new followers. And especially to those who came in groups and sat down with us all day and night not missing a single discussion session that we had! And for that, we are grateful and glad that the democratic space we are opening up for people to watch relevant social documentaries and have discussions after is appreciated by others.
Filmmaker Choon Hiong also came down all the way from Singapore for the screening of his film All That You Can't Leave Behind. He shared his experience on how he got involved with activism and his experience in documenting his film.
If you have missed your chance and are regretting for not buying this year's FFF2009 T-shirts (by donation RM20) or would like to get more information on this year's winning films, please email freedomfilmfest@komas.org !
FreedomFilmFest2009 JOHOR BAHRU
Presenting 23 heart-moving, eye-opening, award-winning human rights documentaries from Malaysia and around the world, over 3 days in 4 states.
30 OCTOBER-1 NOVEMBER, Tropical Inn, Johor Bharu
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR?
LAUNCH CEREMONY & OPENING FILM (Friday, 8 pm)
The 6th FreedomFilmFest2009 will be launched with the screening of AT STAKE, a brave and eye-opening documentary tackling taboo issues faced by Indonesian women. This anthology covers issues of female genital mutilation, unmarried women’s experiences at the gynecologist, prostitution, and the sexuality of a migrant worker.
PREMIERE OF FFF2009 WINNING FILMS! (Saturday, 8pm)
Al-Fatehah Memali by Rahmat Haron
This film portrays the journey of singer-songwriters, Black and Meor, trying to comprehend a massacre that happened in 1985 in Kg. Memali, Kedah. Their journey brings them to the village where they meet survivors and witnesses of the tragedy to uncover a forgotten story of injustice for most of Malaysia, but one forever etched in the hearts of those in Memali.
Kayuh by Soh Sook Hwa
This film is a first-hand account of a 100-strong contingent of cyclists in the JERIT cycling campaign who rode from Alor Setar and Johor Baharu to Kuala Lumpur for 16 days in order to address 6 major concerns of marginalized groups in Malaysia.
No Silver Lining: The Perak Crisis by The S-ploited.
What happens when “frogs” jump over to the other side? In Perak, when 3 elected representatives of the Pakatan Rakyat ‘hopped” over to become BN friendly, it started a political wrestling match for power between the two opposing political alliance.
* Entry is FREE but strictly by invitation only as it is a closed-door private event.
For inquiries and reservations of passes, please email freedomfilmfest@komas.org or call 017-3749887, with the following information:
1. FULL NAME
2. HP NUMBER
3. EMAIL
4. TITLE OF FILM
5. AMOUNT OF PASSES NEEDED
For full listing and schedule please click HERE.
Disclaimer:
Selection of films and program of the festival are the sole responsibility of the organising committee of the FreedomFilmFest. The venue providers are not involved in this process of selection and cannot be held accountable.
30 OCTOBER-1 NOVEMBER, Tropical Inn, Johor Bharu
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR?
LAUNCH CEREMONY & OPENING FILM (Friday, 8 pm)
The 6th FreedomFilmFest2009 will be launched with the screening of AT STAKE, a brave and eye-opening documentary tackling taboo issues faced by Indonesian women. This anthology covers issues of female genital mutilation, unmarried women’s experiences at the gynecologist, prostitution, and the sexuality of a migrant worker.
PREMIERE OF FFF2009 WINNING FILMS! (Saturday, 8pm)
Al-Fatehah Memali by Rahmat Haron
This film portrays the journey of singer-songwriters, Black and Meor, trying to comprehend a massacre that happened in 1985 in Kg. Memali, Kedah. Their journey brings them to the village where they meet survivors and witnesses of the tragedy to uncover a forgotten story of injustice for most of Malaysia, but one forever etched in the hearts of those in Memali.
Kayuh by Soh Sook Hwa
This film is a first-hand account of a 100-strong contingent of cyclists in the JERIT cycling campaign who rode from Alor Setar and Johor Baharu to Kuala Lumpur for 16 days in order to address 6 major concerns of marginalized groups in Malaysia.
No Silver Lining: The Perak Crisis by The S-ploited.
What happens when “frogs” jump over to the other side? In Perak, when 3 elected representatives of the Pakatan Rakyat ‘hopped” over to become BN friendly, it started a political wrestling match for power between the two opposing political alliance.
* Entry is FREE but strictly by invitation only as it is a closed-door private event.
For inquiries and reservations of passes, please email freedomfilmfest@komas.org or call 017-3749887, with the following information:
1. FULL NAME
2. HP NUMBER
3. EMAIL
4. TITLE OF FILM
5. AMOUNT OF PASSES NEEDED
For full listing and schedule please click HERE.
Disclaimer:
Selection of films and program of the festival are the sole responsibility of the organising committee of the FreedomFilmFest. The venue providers are not involved in this process of selection and cannot be held accountable.
FFF KUCHING!
FreedomFilmFest2009 was in Kuching for the second time last weekend! FFF2009, which was launch Friday night at KINGWOOD INN this year saw regulars from last year and newcomers alike to watch the series of documentaries KOMAS has to offer throughout the weekend.
We were also lucky to have one of the cyclists from the JERIT campaign to be with us on Saturday night during the premier of the FreedomFilmFest2009 winners! Not only that, filmmaker Hillary Chiew was also present to facilitate the discussion after the screening of her film Delaying Justice which touches on various local issues based in Sarawak.
We would like to thank everyone who turn up for FreedomFilmFest2009 and we hope to see you next year again!
FreedomFilmFest2009 will be screened in JOHOR BAHRU next weekend from Oct 30 - Nov 1 2009.
Tuesday
Thursday
Starlight Cinema @ ARA Music Fest Vol 2
The FreedomFilmFest2009 Winning films will be screened as part of the ARA Music Fest Vol 2 this weekend!
Date: 23 October 2009
Time: Midnight!
Venue: BUKIT KIARA EQUESTRIAN CLUB
KOMAS's latest feature film, GADOH will also be screened the next day!
Date: 24 October 2009
Time: Midnight!
Venue: BUKIT KIARA EQUESTRIAN CLUB
For more details, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=182238470030
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