Through many platforms such as www.9filmfestival.com, blogs, and other forms of content, 9FilmFest co ltd  is committed to helping you achieve your dreams, even if you don’t want to be a filmmaker, but just want to share your story by using film.

Our mission is to provide the platforms that generate a new group of dreamers and doers.

We believe that

1.    A great life consists not of work, but listening to great music, watching moves, having fun and enjoying great relationships
2.    You have the right to pursue your own dreams as long as they are not harming anyone else
3.    You are smart, talented in your own ways.
4.    Find out what you’re good at and find a way to use your talents to better your life and the life of people around you
5.    It’s up to you find your passion.  Only by finding your passion, can you live a happy fulfilling life
6.    Through the pursuit of your dreams you can make a difference  in the lives of people around you as well as the community of your life
7.    You have the right to be successful, happy and fulfilled
8.    You can be successful in all areas of your life including your career and finance while still enjoying life, making a difference and having fun
9.    There is plenty of opportunity to showcase your talents and abilities to the world.
10.    By showcasing your talents and abilities, you are giving other people a chance to showcase their talents and abilities to the world

What is 9 Film Festival?

9FilmFest is Asia’s first short film festival with a signature item and maximum length of 9 minutes. 9FilmFest is a film festival that allows anyone regardless of country, to step to their dreams and start taking the steps to live life with passion and purpose.

9FilmFest’s main focus is to be an international short film festival where emerging filmmakers and artists around the world have a shot to be discovered and fulfill their dreams.

Bangkok’s 9FilmFest contest will take place in Bangkok Thailand at Paragon Major Cineplex on June 17, 2012.   9FilmFest is a one day music and film event free to the public.  During the day of the festival there will be live music as well as food and beverage. During the festival, there will be a screening of the nine films which have made it to the finals.

After the last finalist film is screened the jurors will award the Best Film winner with a 600,000 baht cash prize.

Who Created the 9 Film Festival?

9FilmFest was created by Brian Bennett in 2010. Brian Bennett, founded the original Bangkok Film Festival in 1998.  Working with the Nation multimedia group, the festival opened Bangkok to unseen films.  The first year at the Emporium – United Artists theatres drew over 16,000 people.  The festival continued, drawing additional festivals to Bangkok, including World Film Festival of Bangkok and the Bangkok International Film Festival.

To start Bangkok short film contest 9FilmFest, Brian Bennett reached out to an impressive list of film industry people, who agreed to support Bangkok Post 9FilmFest 2011.  The  advisory board included:  Prince Chatri, Jareuk Kalijareuk, Nonzee Nimbutr, Pen ek Ratanarueng, Chalida Uabumrungjit, Michael Shaowanasai, and “Kaos” Wych Kaosyananda

Who are the major sponsors of 9FilmFest?

The naming rights sponsor is the Tourism Authority of Thailand.  Other major sponsors  include  AIS, Ford, Major Cineplex and Vie Hotel.

How will the films be judged for the 9FilmFest?

All films submitted to the 9FilmFest will be judged from 9 FilmFest Company, a select group of screeners will select semi-finalist films for consideration to be finalists.