For those of you who do not know what Freedom Film Festival(FFF), it is actually an annual film festival organized by an NGO named KOMAS.
Their original site freedomfilmfest.komas.org has been taken down due to heavy bombardment by B-End cybertroopers. So I guess they are pretty independent. All is not lost, as they have created a new blog quickly to replace the original site.
KOMAS basically uses video and media creatively to narrate the different aspects of issues that do not get the any significant coverages in the mainstream media. Undercurrent issues that we must confront in order for our society to move beyond modernization and material development.
Hey I know this blog isn't trafically buzzing. Nonetheless I hope this post can somehow reach some in JB and Singapore. This film screening would definitely be a refreshing experience.
I would like to especially invite Singaporeans to come over check it out. It will be slightly different from the film fest that you have Singapore. In Singapore, the focus is more on the arty side. Singapore is home to a vibrant arts circle but it relies too heavily on govt and corporate support(esp GLCs). I am not saying there are some sort of direct control over media freedom or independence in Singapore. Its just that there isn't that much of a space to work on.
Hopefully FFF2009 can give a more independent take on some topics that are made controversial by our mainstream media.
FFF2009 in The Star :
Screening Schedules :
Film Sypnosis :
Admission is free. To get screening passes please contact KOMAS at :
Tel/Fax: 03 - 7968 5415
HP: 017 - 3749 887
Email: freedomflmfest@komas.org
Thank you.
Regards,
Kaki Tambak
1 comment:
Thanks for the promo!
Ya, will it be possible for The Tambak Johor to help us to promote FFF2011 JB as well as mobilise people to attend the screening on 22Oct, Saturday (7.30pm) in Tropical Inn Hotel?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
ChongLee
Assistant Coordinator, FFF, Pusat KOMAS
yowchonglee@komas.org
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