The SEA-IMAGES website (Synergy Europe-Asia), supported by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), is for the promotion of film exchange between Asia and Europe.

Since it was launched in January 2004, SEA-Images aims to provide:
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A unique pool of information on Asian film industry and its independent sector.

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Classified data on the numerous and diverse European film industry.

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Useful information for independent film makers from Europe and Asia (calls for entries, film events, articles etc).

 
   Calls for Entries

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INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF KERALA

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ASIAN-PACIFIC FESTIVAL OF FIRST FILMS 2008 (Deadline 15 Sept)

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GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL (Deadline 30 Sept)

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BRATISLAVA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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TALLINN BLACK NIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL (Deadline 15 Sept)

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GOLDEN KNIGHT MALTA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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CHILDREN AND YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL JUST FILM (Deadline 15 Sept)

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INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA (GOA)

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STOCKHOLM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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FESTIVAL DEI POPOLI - INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF SOCIAL DOCUMENTARIES

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DOX:FORUM 08 (Deadline 3 Sept)

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14th KOLKATA FILM FESTIVAL (Deadline 31 August)

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SEVILLE FILM FESTIVAL

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5th BORACAY COPRODUCTION MEETING

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10th CINEMANILA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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*** CALL FOR STAFF & VOLUNTEERS: .MOV08 ***

 
   Upcoming Events

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CAMBOFEST: Film and Video Festival of Cambodia (26-28 Dec)

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31st RENCONTRES HENRI LANGLOIS INTERNATIONAL FILM SCHOOL FESTIVAL (5-13 Dec)

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14th INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL LEUVEN (29 Nov-6 Dec)

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TOKYO FILMEX (22-30 Nov)

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KARAFILM FESTIVAL (20-30 Nov)

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ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL ANIMATED DREAMS (19-23 Nov)

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SHADOW FESTIVAL: Original Documentary Cinema (19-25 Nov)

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L'ALTERNATIVA - Barcelona Independent Film Festival (14-21 Nov)

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STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL SLEEPWALKERS (13-16 Nov)

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CINANIMA - International Animated Film Festival (10-16 Nov)

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ASIANA International Short Film Festival 2007 (5-11 Nov)

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24th INTERFILM - International Short Film Festival Berlin (4-11 Nov)

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The 3rd PRODUIRE AU SUD Film Workshop Bangkok (29 Oct-1 Nov)

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DOK LEIPZIG - LEIPZIG INTL. FESTIVAL FOR DOCUMENTARY & ANIMATED FILM (27 Oct-2 Nov)

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EAST SILVER 2008: Central and Eastern European Documentary Film Market (24-29 Oct)

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2nd FILMINI INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2008 (22-26 Oct)

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EKOTOPFILM - Int. Festival of Sustainable Development Films (20-26 Oct)

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CINEKID INTERNATIONAL (19-26 Oct)

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TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (18-26 Oct)

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5th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MUSIC FILMS - MOFFOM (16-20 Oct)

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35th FLANDERS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (7-18 Oct)

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IX PAMPLONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (6-11 October)

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PUSAN PROMOTION PLAN (3-6 Oct)

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ANIM’EST 2008 - 3rd International Animation Film Festival (3-12 Oct)

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ETNOFILM (23-27 Sept)

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CHUNGMURO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IN SEOUL (3-11 September)

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5th FRESH FILM FEST - INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL (27-30 August)

 
   News Updates
•   THE PHILIPPINES, COUNTRY OF HONOR AT PARIS CINEMA 2008
 

Thanks to the "new wave" of young and talented filmmakers, Filipino cinema seems to revive a golden age

•   NEW FILM FESTIVAL BORN IN COPENHAGEN – CPH:PIX
 

It will present unique film experiences from around the world and will focus on new talents and artistic bravery

•   FILM POLICY FORUM “SHAPING POLICIES FOR THE CINEMA OF TOMORROW”
 

The Forum organised by the Council of Europe will take place in Krakow, Poland, from 11-13 September 2008

•   CZECH FESTIVAL INVITES INDIAN REVOLUTION
 

"R(EVOLUTION)" was presented at KIFF as a World Premiere

•   FINNISH ANIMATION ON THE SPOTLIGHT IN HIROSHIMA
 

Almost one hundred Finnish animation film will be part of the programme

•   BUZKASHI: A SURPRISING COLLABORATION BULGARIA-INDIA UNDER WAY
 

The film will feature more than 300 horses and stuntmen and will feature an international cast and crew from Hollywood, Bulgaria, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

•   VIETNAM FILM MAKES 'INTERNATIONAL CANCER FESTIVAL' FINALS
 

The 22-minute documentary Thuy’s Dream to be shown at Real Lives: The Cancer Chronicles Film Festival in Geneva

•   BRUNEI FILM READY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT
 

This made it the first Brunei and Malaysia jointly produced movie to be aired in three countries including Indonesia

•   THE 21ST TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (TIFF) ENGAGES ON GREEN!
 

This year’s festival will feature a “Green Carpet” instead of the traditional “Red Carpet"

•   CINEMALAYA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE ITS WINNERS
 

For its 4th edition the festival was visited by programmers of Berlin, Pusan, Rotterdam and Toronto festivals

•   CINEODEON 2008: A Showcase of Independent Singapore Films (1978-2007)
 

After the focus on Southeast Asian films in 2007 this year's Cineodeon will feature up to 25 relevant local films

•   A PAKISTANI FILM, BASED ON A REAL-LIFE STORY BEING RELEASED SIMULTANEOUSLY IN INDIA FOR THE FIRST TIME
 

Source: BBC NEWS Mumbai

The film tells the story of a boy who strays into the Indian side of the border by mistake. It was released in both countries on 1 August.

•   JAPAN IN BLACK, A JAPANESE FILM NOIR RETROSPECTIVE AT THE 56TH SAN SEBASTIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IN SPAIN
 

The Japan in Black retrospective featured at the upcoming edition of the San Sebastian International Film Festival will include 43 films from every period of Japanese film history and the different paths the genre has taken so far.

•   SAN SEBASTIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO HOST THE VIIth INTERNATIONAL FILM SCHOOL MEETING
 

The International Film School Meeting, organised by San Sebastian Festival and Tabakalera (International Contemporary Culture Centre of San Sebastian) proposes an exchange of audiovisual experiences and knowledge at one of the most important movie events in the world.

•   NORWAGIAN WOOD, A COPRODUCTION BETWEEN VIETNAM, FRANCE AND JAPAN DUE TO BEGIN FILMING NEXT YEAR
 

Tran Anh Hung, a Vietnamese French filmmaker will direct an adaptation of “Norwegian Wood,” an emotionally gripping novel by celebrated Japanese author Haruki Murakami.

•   SWEDISH GENRE FILMMAKER ANDERS BANKE WRAPS NEWSMAKERS, A REMAKE OF A HONG KONG FILM
 

Anders Banke (Frostbite) has wrapped shooting in Film i Väst’s Trollhättan studios of the Russian/Swedish co-production Newsmakers, a remake of Johnnie To’s Breaking News.

 
   Articles
•   BACKGROUND, CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENTS IN KOREA'S FILM FESTIVALS LANDSCAPE
by Jérémy SEGAY
•   NEW PUBLICATIONS ON THE ASIAN FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL MARKETS AVAILABLE
By Gyora GAL GLUPCZYNSKI
•   PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE PUSAN FESTIVAL