Balinale

Balinale, also known as the Bali International Film Festival,[1] is a non-profit non-government foundation and was established in 2007. It aims to give provide a global audience to Indonesian film makers, as well as to entice foreign film-makers to feature Indonesia in their films.[2] Through this, several places have become shooting locations for Hollywood movies such as Eat Pray Love by Ryan Murphy, Born To Be Wild by David Lickley, Savages by Oliver Stone and Alex Cross by Rob Cohen.[3]

History

Balinale was established in 2007 by Bali Taksu Indonesia, a non-profit and non-government organization and Bali Film Center.[1] That festival's vision is to invite filmmakers from aboard to show their films and introduce the beautiful nature and culture of Indonesia.[1] It also works towards developing understanding and respect for freedom of expression, human rights and intellectual property rights and fosters cross-cultural respect and tolerance through filmmaking workshops, seminars and community programs to include an open air cinema (Layar Tancap).[2] Balinale is recognized internationally for the quality and diversity of its programming.[1] Balinale is affiliated with Motion Picture Association, Asia Pacific Screen Awards (Brisbane, Australia), ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards (Kuching, Malaysia), Asian Film Commissions Network and supporting American Film Showcase and Sundance Institute's Film Forward.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Official Website".
  2. 1 2 "Balinale International Film Festival". Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  3. ↑ "Festival Balinale tampilkan film dari 24 negara". www.antaranews.com. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
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