Date: 05 Dec 02

The Bangkok International Film Festival will take place January 10-21 2003 under the collaboration between the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Federation of the National Film Association (BKKIFF). The event will be the showcase of international filmmaking companies from both Europe and throughout Asia which globe together here in this festival. The film festival will be organized under the theme of "Masters to Present".

With a vision to establish the premier film festival in Asia, in the Bangkok International Film Festival, the Golden Kinnaree Awards will be firstly introduced to honor the eight top films among others participating in the festival; 70-80 films from all over the world will be presented. It is said that this new prize, the Golden Kinnaree Awards (based on an ancient Thai mythological figure), will soon become the most highly regarded as Asian prize for international filmmaking, the equivalent of the Palme d'Or at Cannes. In addition, filmmaking industry in Southeast Asia will get a good opportunity to promote its capacity to world wide.

The center of the event will be in the area of Rama I Road, the very heart of Bangkok, teemed with top hotels situated within a quick walking distance to the festive area, allowing convenience and enjoyable environment for festival attendees.

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