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Bangkok International Film Festival is Asia's largest film festival held in the month of January every year.This International Film Festival held in Bangkok since 2003 is sponsored by Thai Government and the Tourism Authority of Thailand(TAT) is the organizing body of the festival. Sometimes the International Film Festival is also held in the month of February. In this festival you will find film screenings as well as display of Bangkok Film Market , seminars, major events and the Kinnaree Awards. The Bangkok International Film Festival includes • International Competition : Here 12 feature films of countries all over the world are awarded and there is a panel of international judges who select the films. • ASEAN Competition: Best films of the ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) countries are showcased here.The International Federation of Film Critics. • New Voices : Awarded to first time or second time directors. • Asian Short Films : Awards are given for animations,documentary and Best Asian Short Film. • Windows of the World : Best of the world cinema is awarded and showcased here. • Apart from this there are special presentations, tributes to the finest of cinema. Bangkok International Film Festival is truly an event to be enjoyed if you are an ardent cinema lover.
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