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Details: Created: 27 August 2015; Last Updated: 27 August 2015

4^th ASEAN Film Festival in Prague Announces the 2015 Selection of Films

from the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam

ASEAN Committee in Prague announces the 2015 selection of films for the 4th ASEAN Film Festival in Prague at the Press Conference on 26 August 2015 at Lucerna Theater. L to R: Indonesian First Secretary Mr. Wahono Yulianto, Philippine Ambassador Victoriano M. Lecaros, Malaysian Ambassador Mrs. Nadzirah Binti Osman, Thai Ambassador Mr. Narong Sasitorn, and Vietnamese Amb. Mr. Truong Manh Son.

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ASEAN Committee in Prague with Barrandov Studio Executive Ms. Mira Haviarova and Mr. Marek Polanecky, Partner/Coordinator of the 4th ASEAN Film Festival in Prague doing the ASEAN handshake.

Prague--The ASEAN Committee in Prague (ACP) announced the official 2015 selection for the 4^th ASEAN Film Festival in Prague at the Press Conference on Wednesday 26^th of August at 11:00 am at Lucerna Theatre in Prague.

The ACP, which consists of the Embassies of the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam selected the following films to be screened for free from 8 to 12 September at 6:00 pm at Lucerna Theatre:

8.9	Malaysia	--	Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa
9.9	Indonesia	--	Comic 8
10.9	Thailand	--	Bangkok Traffic Love Story
11.9	Philippines	--	Bamboo Flowers
12.9	Vietnam	--	Passion

This year’s patron is Czech film maker and international actor Petr Jákl, who has starred in some Hollywood films like XXX, Alien vs. Predator, and Euro Trip, and Bad Company.

The 4^th ASEAN Film Festival has partnered with Barrandov Studios, the largest film studio in Europe and often referred as the "European Hollywood" or "Hollywood of the East”. Barrandov Studios were used in movies such as Mission Impossible, The Bourne Identity, Casino Royale, Prince Caspian, among others. Famous director Roman Polanski declared that Barrandov is the “world's best studio”.

Ambassador Victoriano M. Lecaros also announced that film director Maryo de los Reyes will be at the screening of Bamboo Flowers and if things go as planned, “lead actress Max Collins will also be at the screening” of the film on 11 September2015.

For this year’s Festival, Vietnam Airlines will raffle off two tickets to Vietnam. ASEAN cuisine will also be served at a reception that will follow the free screening of the films by the five ASEAN Embassies. END

Details: Created: 25 August 2015; Last Updated: 25 August 2015

Bamboo flowers

Mario J. de los Reyes’ Film “Bamboo Flowers” at the 4^th ASEAN Film Festival in Prague from 8 to 12 September 2015

Prague— The Philippine Embassy in Prague presents Maryo J. de los Reyes’ “Bamboo Flowers” at the 4^th ASEAN Film Festival in Prague (AFFP) on September 11, 2015 with the support the Film Development Council of the Philippines according to Philippine Ambassador Victoriano M. Lecaros.

The event is organized by the ASEAN Committee in Prague, which consists of the Embassies of the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The AFFP, which is on its 4^th run, promotes cultural understanding between the Czech Republic and ASEAN member countries through films that showcase the ASEAN region’s values, identity, and culture. Admission to the screenings is free.

“Bamboo Flowers” is a film by Maryo J. de los Reyes which revolves around the lives of people in the province of Bohol in the Central Philippines. The movie depicts stories of young people struggling to hurdle their family’s financial difficulties, of young love, their hopes and ambitions.

The film also showcases the lives of people in Bohol having to grapple with the influx of tourists and the demands of modernity that challenge their traditional thinking and way of life.

The symbolism of bamboo flowers is that they grow on trees that are in their final stages of life towards their eventual demise. Director de los Reyes, a native of Bohol, points out how old traditions are eroded by new ones introduced by lifestyle shifts, urbanization, and technology.

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Details: Created: 20 August 2015; Last Updated: 20 August 2015

Manila Fame 2015

Greetings from CITEM!

We would like to take this opportunity to ask for your kind assistance in the promotion of the 62nd edition of Manila FAME with an objective of reaching more exhibitors and/or buyers, both foreign and local. Your cooperation would help us provide livelihood opportunities to the Filipino small and medium enterprises (SMEs) we support. The 62nd edition runs from October 15-18, 2015, at the SMX Convention Center.

Manila FAME is the country's premier trade platform for exports and design providing opportunities for SMEs to showcase their products in the world market. As the Design and Lifestyle event, Manila FAME is one of the longest-running trade shows in the Asia-Pacific featuring the latest Philippine-made creations from artisans, designers and manufacturers and is the only one in the country approved by the Union des Foires Internationales (UFI), the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.

Attached are two versions of the Manila FAME web banners for possible inclusion in your websites and posted in your social media accounts. One is for exhibitor and the other is for buyer promotion.

Your support will help us develop and promote small and medium enterprises for the inclusive growth strategy of the government. We also take this opportunity to invite you and your members to this event. Please let us know, so we can include you in our database of honored invitees.

Thank you.

Sincerely,