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TRAVEL BLURB
Sun, sand, palm trees, international film people
and "stars," and of course celebrity parties:
for 10 days in June, the famous resort island of
Phuket, Thailand will come alive with blinding
flashes of hundreds of paparazzi cameras, as the
Phuket Film Festival takes center
stage. In its 2nd year, the nascent
Film Festival will feature over 30 films from
around the world including the best of Thai
films, hospitality and way of life.
Please join the fun and festivities with our 4
days 3 nights Phuket Film Festival Travel
Package.
Join in Festival activities and major events
interfacing one-on-one with name celebrities
like director Darnell Martin (Cadillac
Records), director Gus Van Sant (Milk),
actor and director Adrian Grenier (Teenage
Paparazzo), Academy Award winning actor
Adrian Brody (The Pianist, King Kong),
Indian superstar Aamir Khan (3 Idiots),
Asia actress and super model Ase Wang, and so
many more (not yet mentioning the Thai roster of
film celebrities).
Phuket Jet Tours, one of Thailand's most
respected in-bound travel agencies and official
travel partner for the Phuket Film Festival has
exclusive access to Festival events,
accommodations and most reasonable fares to
Phuket via Malaysia Airlines, our official
international airline partner.
You'll be staying at the fantastic Vijitt Resort
where not only will Thai hospitality astound
you, their motto "Serenely Secluded" may cause
you to completely unwind in the cool breezes,
pool or beach side.
But you are here to partake in the "sanook"
(fun) of a major international film festival
this is what you can look forward to:
* Over 30 award winning feature and short films
from around the world such as "Kavi" (India/USA,
nominated 2010 Academy Awards Best Short Film,
Live Action); "Cadillac Records" (USA 2009, 16
nominations 2 wins); "Snow and Ashes" (Canada,
Winner Grand Jury Sparky Award for Best
Narrative Film Slamdance Film Festival 2010);
"How I Ended This Summer" (Russia 2010, won
Silver Berlin Bear, Best Actor(s) Outstanding
Artistic Achievement) and many, many more.
*Gala Opening Red Carpet & Reception & Awards
(food & beverage) at Royal Phuket Marina (June 4th);
* Meet the Directors series: movies screened in
an open air theater overlooking the ocean with
intimate discussion with film makers afterwards
during reception;
*Join the private party and then dance the night
away at Sound Phuket Phuket's largest,
swankiest dance club (June 5th);
* Your very own copy of the limited edition
Phuket Film Festival 2010 Program Guide;
* 3 days 4 nights at the all villa Vijitt Resort
(single or double), inclusive American
breakfast;
* Transfer to and from airport in Phuket
Local taxes, gratuities and ground
transportation to Festival events, not included.
Airfare from destination to Phuket, return as
quoted by Phuket Jet Tours |
Calendar of
Events
as of April
8, 2010
Activities during the Festival times, movies & locations
can change Please check back often
Film schedule to be announced beginning of May
tickets (120 Baht) go on sale May 16 at Coliseum or
on-line NOW
(book of ten regular price movies NOT good for
special activities or receptions 1,000 Baht)
Regular
price tickets after first ticket purchase at 120 Baht,
with Phuket Film Festival gic card, 10% discount. Phuket
Film Festival gic card FREE. Phuket Film Festival
merchandise, 10% off with gic card.*
Friday, June 4 2010
Italian
Movie, "Per Sofia", Actress in Attendance, Coliseum
(6:30 pm)
Opening Movie: Paresh Mokashi's debut film,
Harishchchandrachi Factory will be the opening
film at the second edition of the Phuket Film Festival
(Indian submission to 2010 Academy Awards Foreign
Language Films). Director Mokashi in attendance at
Coliseum (7:00 pm)
After movie
party, at Sound, Jungceylon (9 pm midnight)
(not confirmed)
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Vietnamese movie, "Dong dot", director Dang Nat Minh
in attendance at Coliseum (12 noon)
Benefit Phuket Soi Dog Foundation movie
screening & reception to take place at Coliseum
Saturday, June 5 (2 pm). Reception may take place at
near-by hotel
Opening Gala and Awards at Royal Phuket Marina 9 pm
12 midnight
(tickets 1,500 person heavy
cocktail, free flow wine, beer and soft drinks, Lucky
Draw prizes and more!!)
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Tribute to Khun Kom Akadej - Thai Classic Movies
Khun Kom in attendance Free
Screenings at Coliseum
(11 am 6 pm)
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Closing movie - to be announced maybe Thai movie
Sawasdee Bangkok at Coliseum (7 pm) Reception to follow
(not confirmed)
* gic card NOT good for discounts on Opening Night Gala,
Wine tasting and other receptions, Meet the Directors
series or Benefit screenings.
UN/Discovery Channel
"Anatomy of a Recovery",
benefit movie screening,
cultural show & cocktail reception at Coliseum (2 pm)
Reception may take place at near-by hotel
(tickets
150 Baht)
Classic French Film
at Coliseum (7 pm)
French wine
tasting follows
(venue to be announced)
(tickets 150 Baht each)
Festival of Short Films
at Coliseum (7 pm)
Spotlight on India film, "Chondi Chok to China", at
Coliseum (9 pm)
Monday, June 7, 2010
First
in "Meet the Directors" series,
"Cadillac Records" at Yamu (7 pm)
Reception follows movie
(tickets
150 Baht each entire series 400 Baht - transferable)
Director Darnell
Martin in attendance
Australian movie," Bran Nue Dae" 9 pm
Tuesday, June 7, 2010
Second in "Meet the Directors" series,
"Milk" at Yamu (7 pm)
Reception follows movie Director Gus Van Sant in
attendance
(tickets 150 Baht each)
Wednesday, June 8, 2010
Classic French Film
at Coliseum (7 pm)
French wine
tasting follows
(venue to be announced)
(tickets 150 Baht each)
Thursday, June 9, 2010
Alternative Lifestyle film "Milk" & shorts at
Coliseum (7 pm)
Party follows (location to be announced)
Friday, June 11, 2010
Thailand
premiere "Bitter/Sweet" at Coliseum (7 pm)
Reception (Thai stars) follows movie at Vijitt Resort
(tickets 150 Baht)
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Third in
"Meet the Directors" series Bitter Sweet, Producer
Urs Brunner in
attendance, (producer) at Yamu (7 pm)
Reception follows movie
(tickets 150 Baht each |
