CAMBODIA's film and video festival is to be held this year at Kampot, a small  attractive town about four hours drive south of the capital Phnom Penh. Cambofest, the country's first internationally recognized independent movie festival, will commence its third season on 04 December, running through 06 December, though the organisers say there may be a " sneak preview” on 03 December. Film categories at the festival include: Fiction Features & Shorts * Doc Feat...

INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTINE RUSHEntertainment industry veteran Christine Rush has been director of the Bangkok Film Market since its inauguration last year. The trade event, in only its second year, has already doubled attendance and is quickly becoming the entertainment industry’s principal forum for deal making in Southeast Asia. Rush is an “entertainment baby” who grew up in the industry – her father, brothers, cousins and a son are all broadcast and film sound engineers. She herself ...

The second annual Bangkok Film Market, Southeast Asia’s largest event of its kind, opens today for a five day run at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok. The event has doubled attendance over last year’s event, announced the director of the event, Christine Rush. Those attending will be welcomed this evening at a gala reception and then will be free to choose among screenings, workshops and meetings customized to ease introductions and provide critical inside information on the business side o...