Pattaya Film Festival to Feature 20 Free International Films

From Pattaya News

The Pattaya Film Festival is back for its second year from August 21st-25th, featuring over 20 films from around the world.

The festival will feature screenings both in theaters and at outdoor venues to promote diverse cultural experiences for all audiences, with free admission to every film.

The event is a joint collaboration between

 Pattaya City, the Special Tourist Area Development Authority, and the Film Archive of the Ministry of Culture. The festival also offers other activities, such as discussions with international directors, masterclasses by filmmakers from Portugal and Malaysia, and a documentary pitch workshop for Thai documentary filmmakers.

Screenings will be held at SF Cinema Marina, Major Cineplex Avenue, and outdoor venues at Lan Pho Public Park and Naklua Market. The festival includes:

International Competition: Showcasing high-quality films from emerging directors, including Last Shadow at First Light (Singapore), Gitling (Philippines), The Monk and the Gun (Bhutan), The Tenants (South Korea), Sea Sparkle (Denmark), and The Great Phuket (China). Winners will receive $5,000 and a trophy.

Panorama: Featuring films that have gained acclaim at international festivals and classic films, such as Next Sohee, The Taste of Things, Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus, Waltz with Bashir, My Sea Has Some Small Waves (with director Q&A), Not So Close Friends (with director Q&A), One For the Road, and classic Thai films Last Life in the Universe and Som Sris 422.

Jury Showcase: Highlighting three films in honor of the festival’s jurors: Last Time I Saw Macao by Portuguese director João Pedro Rodrigues, Tiger Stripes by Malaysian director Amanda Nell Eu, and Thai film Morrison by Puttipong Arunpeng.

Outdoor Screening: Featuring entertaining films such as The Undertaker and the latest action film Pattaya Heat at Lan Pho Public Park and Naklua Market.