FreedomFilmFest 2008

The annual FreedomFilmFest will be returning to screens around Malaysia when the festival kicks off in September.

FFF adopts the themes encompassed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) which expresses our aspirations for genuine justice, peace, equality and democracy.

Through an annual film contest, workshops and screenings, FFF creates an annual showcase of outstanding films and documentaries focusing on social issues that affect ordinary people like HIV/AIDS, human rights, poverty and the environment; alternative films which, due to a lack of commercial backing and because of the tyranny of popular mainstream media, are out of the reach to most Malaysians.

FFF is a vital event, providing a venue for the Malaysian public to use the video medium as a tool for social documentation and filmmaking. Technological advances have brought about a democratising effect to filmmaking in recent years. With a video camera in hand, almost any person on the street, and even entire communities, can share their story in the way they want to tell it. Filmmakers are better equipped now to explore and express their skills and passion to produce socially relevant films.

Screening

Kuala Lumpur (5-7 Sep 2008)
The Annexe Gallery Studio Theatre
1st & 2nd Floor,
Central Market Annexe,
Jalan Hang Kasturi,
50470 Kuala Lumpur.
MAP
Tel / Fax: +603 2070 1137Johor Bahru (12-14 Sep 2008)
Tropical Inn Johor Bahru
15 Jalan Gereja
80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
MAP
JB Coordinator:
Nyam +6016 778 2707Kuching (19-21 Sep 2008)
Old Court House
Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg
93000 Kuching
MAP
Kuching Coordinator:
Ahmad +6019 438 3706

Penang (26-28 Sep 2008)
Wawasan Open University (WOU)
54 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
10500 Penang
MAP
Penang Coordinator:
Josh +6016 462 2650


Organized by:
Komas (Community Communication Centre)
40-A, Jalan 52/18,
46200 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor,Malaysia

Tel: 603-7968 5415
Fax: 603- 7968 5415
Email: komasjj@pc.jaring.my

Source: freedomfilmfest.komas.org