'Die Zeit' searches for Khmer literature,

Cinema Cambodia In a nutshell: small group, big aspirations. The previous two years, 'Cinema Cambodia' had a larger media budget. http://jinja.apsara.org/blog/2005/02/2nd-annual-cinema-cambodia-film.htm http://jinja.apsara.org/blog/2005/02/2nd-annual-cinema-cambodia-film_13.htm This year less resources were available. But with new animation to show, and filmmakers like KM Lo and Jason Rosette available to talk about technique, Pannasastra Dean Ray Leos decided to keep the continuity and have some screenings. The schedule was finalized the day before the event. It was sparsely attended but revealed there's more to local film than just the endless stream of horror films at Phnom Penh theatres. In the morning the 'Visualising Cambodia' team showed clips from the local project and Monash University, and KM Lo talked about animation technique, illustrating examples with a 2003 music video clip. In the afternoon University of Phnom Penh students showed some clips illustrating daily life in Phnom Penh and environs that were very well composed and executed. (Above) By then the crowd had grown to a small handful and there was some informal discussion of film resources and training needs.

Animation discussion, morning - RUFA students on 'Visualising Cambodia'	Animation still	Royal University of Phnom Penh students discuss their documentary films

Comment from KM: Cambodia has grown from virtually no films in 2001 to 50 films a year in 2006. That's the fastest growing film industry in Asia. After short films and a short break there was a screening of the documentary BookWars. The participants discussed trying to do some more informal screenings, to develop a more active community of film and animation creators that meets more than once a year. If all goes as planned there should be more screenings (with a bit more advance warning). KM Lo blogs his day : http://www.ourmedia.org/node/229994 Discussion at Topix.net: http://www.topix.net/forum/world/cambodia/TRUKVTA7MRBI7HQD5 Tags: Cambodia,cinema

3rd Annual Cinema Cambodia Festival

When: Saturday, May 27, 2006

Where: Pannasastra University, Rooftop Amphitheater

No. 184 Norodom Boulevard (South of Independence Monument)

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Begins 9:30 am, Lunch 12-2, resumes at 2pm.

[from What's On] Tags: Cambodia

Here is another chance to see the fabulous performance from Epic Arts. "The Return" will be showing at ISPP on Norodom Boulevard on Saturday June 3rd at 6.30 pm. The Return is the culmination of a three week project in which Cambodian and European artists, disabled and non-disabled, have collaborated to create a performance piece including dance, music and theater. The show features performances by Cambodia's first professional disabled dancers, with music recorded by Cambodia's Master musicians. The piece is based loosely around a Cambodian folk story, Wolf Mountain, and touches on issues of integration. Epic Arts are the first professional integrated performance group in the sub region, and are about to begin a tour representing Cambodia in Thailand.

 

Andy's joined the blogsphere. Welcome! If you haven't checked out his extensive Cambodia compendium, give it a click.

Just purchased a CD, 'Indochine' mix by Claude Challe.

Expo Begins And the Royal Plowing Ceremony finishes - but all of Phnom Penh seems to be on vacation. As per last year, for the next few days the field adjoining the Royal Palace will feature an exposition of provincial products. In addition to a booth from each province, there are also stalls from most government ministries. Expo ends evening of the 18th, if you're in Phnom Penh take a look now! Click for Photo Set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jinja_cambodia/sets/72057594137256462/ Tag: Cambodia

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