BANGKOK ~ The dates for the 8th World Film Festival of Bangkok have been confirmed as November 5 to 14, 2010.

Continuing in the spirit of “arts and freedom” since it was established in 2003 under the direction of Thailand’s most popular  festival director, Victor Silakong, WFF is growing in stature every year.

Submissions for the 2010 festival are being accepted until October 1. No submission fee is required.

”We are looking for all genres and types of films: fiction, shorts, documentaries, animation, experimental and more,” Silakong said in a statement.

Details of requirements for submission can be obtained from:  info@worldfilmbkk.com or call +66 2 3383 6189.

The mission of the World Film Festival of Bangkok (WFF) is to introduce quality, non-mainstream films from all over the world. The festival aims to become a showcase for independent films and new work from rising talents to cinema masters, to show the continuity from generation to generation as a vital component in the development of the film industry.

More than 80 international films are screened at the festival each year, featuring works from the European Union Film Festival, Latin America, Asia and Southeast Asia and included short films, experimental films, documentaries and animation productions - which are considered a new focus of the industry.

Apart from film screenings, there are film-related talks such as Master Class Workshop and other special events. The festival, in co-operation with the Festival of Three Continents and Produire Au Sud from France, also runs a workshop to guide film producers seeking funds for their new projects.

At the end of the workshop, the most interesting film projects in Southeast Asia are selected to receive funds and the makers are invited to the final selection in France.

With more than seven years experience, the WFF of Bangkok has become a significant film festival in Southeast Asia, attracting film industry representatives, directors, celebrities and media from all over the world.