BFC promotes Bali as film setting

BFC promotes Bali as film setting

The Bali Film Commission (BFC) is now actively promoting Bali
and Indonesia as locations for international documentary and
features films produced by world-class producers and directors.

Members of BFC recently attended the Busan International Film
Commission, International Film Festival in South Korea from Oct.7
through Oct. 9. During the meeting, the Commission set up
cooperation with numerous filmmakers and producers.

BFC secured a Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) television
feature titled "Something that Happened in Bali", as a direct
result of last year's attendance. Coproduced by GMM Films
(Jakarta), the networks highest rated show proved an excellent
showcase for Bali as a filming location offering experienced
local technical talent.

In addition, meetings with Julia Fraser of LeBrocquyFraser
Productions (2004 Golden Globe Award Winner Osama) resulted in
collaboration on a feature film based on Joseph Conrad's first
novel Almayer's Folly. Set in Indonesia, the film will be
directed by U-Wei bin HajiSaari (Kaki Bakar un Certain Regard
check Cannes 1995).

Bali and Lombok are currently hosting director Marc Esposito
(LeCoeur des Homme) filming his feature Toute la Beaute du Monde
(Pierre Javaux Production), starring Marc Lavoine and Zoe Felix.

In conjunction with BIFCOM, Pusan International Film Festival
and Pusan Promotion Plan, BFC is currently forming strategic
partnerships for a world-class production facility on Bali.

As a member of the newly established Asian Film Commissions
Network (AFCNet), BFC, along with 18 other Asian film commissions
are promoting greater training and professionalism in the region
in an effort to attract international film projects.

Bali will host the meeting of The next AFCNet Board of
Directors on Bali June 2005. -- JP