Congratulations to all filmmakers of the 28 films that were

submitted into the Short Film Competions!

The Vientianale Prizes were judged by an independent group of five jurors*

1st Prize of the Short Film Competition ($US800):

"The Calendar" by Mr Thanavorakit Kounthawatphinyo

2nd Prize of the Short Film Competition ($US500):

"So long Island" by Ms Thi-von Muong-Hane, Mr. Chongkham Phonekeo, Mr Vilakone Phachanthavong & Alexi Bigeard

3rd Prize of the Short Film Competition ($US200):

"Sompong's Life" by Mr. Sompong Siharath

Short Films that were Highly Recommended by the jury include:

"The Day of Change" by Mr. Bounmak Khounpunya

"Time never comes back" by Mr. Souliya Phoumivong

"A little bird from grandfather" by Mr. Chunthaphone

"The Memory" by Mr. Mattiphob Douangmyxay

Winner of the Audience Prize:

"The Memory" by Mr. Mattiphob Douangmyxay

Winner of the Rising Star Award:

"Rocket to the Future" by Jonas Broom

The United Nations in Lao P.D.R. would like to award the producer of The Calendar by Mr Thanavorakit Kounthawatphinyo as the winner of the United Nations in Lao P.D.R. award for Best Young Filmmaker ($US100)

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Lao P.D.R would like to award the producers of

"Suay kun noc (Let's help)" by Mr. Sounakhone Phomsaengsoulin

"Yesterday is the Past, Today is the Future" by Miss. Phunlanee Phimmasan

"So long Island" by Ms Thi-von Muong-Hane, Mr. Chongkham Phonekeo, Mr Vilakone Phachanthavong & Alexi Bigeard

From Banana Leaves to Plastic Bags by Mr. Serge Doussantousse & Mr Jean-Noel Fleury

with the Special Vientianale Environmental Achievement Award as part of the Short Film Competition of the 2nd Vientianale International Film Festival. This award is in special recognition of outstanding environmental awareness and comes with further support for the distribution of your film to a wider audience that will also be supported by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Lao P.D.R.

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Lao P.D.R. would like to award the producer of "Yesterday is the Past, Today is the Future" by Miss. Phunlanee Phimmasan with the Special Vientianale Environmental Creativity Award as part of the Short Film Competition of the 2nd Vientianale International Film Festival. This award is in recognition of your outstanding creativity and the powerful messages emanating from your film addressing an issue of concern for each and everyone and carries a prize of $US100.

* Mr Anousone Vongprachanh, Mrs Dara Kanlagna-Viravong, Ms Eeva Nyssonen, Ms Rachel O'Brien & Mr Vithoune Sundare

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Sabaidee & Welcome to the 2nd Vientianale International Film Festival

On behalf of the Vientianale Organising Committee, we would like to welcome everyone to your Film Festival. This community-led festival promises to be a memorable cultural event that will showcase films by local well established, alongside up-and-coming, filmmakers mixed in with some international offerings in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

The 2nd Vientianale will build on the overwhelming success of the inaugural event that was held in May 2009. This free event not only aims to entertain but also educate audiences about the potential richness and diversity of Lao film culture by presenting feature films, documentaries, films for children, music videos and short films. A supporting programme will include workshops on filmmaking and, of course, the big festival party.

A highlight of the 1st Vientianale was the Short Film Competition based on the theme “Laos - Happy Country” where more than 20 high quality short films were received. Of note, one of these short films, "My River" by Santhavy Phonvixay, was submitted into the 3rd Balinale International Film Festival (2009) in Bali, Indonesia and won 3rd prize! Furthermore, four other short films will be shown at the Cologne Off 2011 (Videoart in a Global Context). Following this success, we will be continuing the Short Film Competition in the 2nd Vientianale that will be based on the theme: "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow".

Furthermore, a new and exciting competition for the 2nd Vientianale will be one aimed for young people. The Rising Star Award will be presented to the best short film made by a young person on their mobile phone based on the theme "We are the Future!"

All competitions are open to everyone. So whether you are a seasoned professional or someone who just has a story to tell, why don't you just have a go!

We all look forwards to presenting you with the 2nd Vientianale International Film Festival to a screen near you.

Sok dee

Ding, Fanny, Helene, Irwin, Joerg & Simone

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