BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2007
Date : 19 Jul 2007 - 29 Jul 2007
Place : Bangkok Province

Objectives: To select and promote world-class films from over the world for featuring in Thailand

To position Thailand in the forefront of the international film industry

To enhance Thailand’s positive image as a safe tourist destination with a variety of attractions

Promote Thailand as the preferred film location for major productions

Festival Venue:
Cinema SF World Cinema and Central World Shopping Center

Bangkok Film Market
Royal Paragon Hall on July 23-25, 2007


Festival Partners: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
The Federation of National Film Association of Thailand
Central World Shopping Center
SF World Cinema
Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World

Official Hotels:
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok
The Dusit Thani, Bangkok
The Sukhothai
Lebua

Events:
Grand Opening Night for Bangkok International Film Festival with an opening movie on Wednesday 19 July 2007 at SF World Cinema, Central World Shopping Center

Gala Dinner and Golden Kinnaree Award Ceremony
Golden Kinnaree Award which is a highlight of Bangkok International Film Festival will be on July 28, 2007. For 2007, there are three sections of competitions: International Features, ASEAN Features, and Best Short Film. Additionally, the festival also bestows the honorary award – the Lifetime Achievement Award to Ray Harryhausen

Closing night for Bangkok International Film Festival with a closing movie on Sunday 29 July 2007 at SF World Cinema, Central World Shopping Center
Closing movie: ‘Muay Thai Chaiya’

Films to be screened
This year’s festival has more than 100 feature and short films from over 30 countries, ranging from prolific filmmaking countries to emerging industries from countries such as France, India, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Portugal, Poland, Peru, Canada, Greece, etc.