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The Bangkok International Film Festival (BKKIFF) is one of the largest international Film Festival s in Asia , held yearly in Bangkok , Thailand , since 2003 . The events are sponsored by Thai government via the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The festival usually takes place around January or February of each year, and in addition to film screenings it features the Bangkok Film Market, seminars, gala events and the Kinnaree Awards. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS COMPETITION PROGRAM International Competition Up to a total of 12 feature films from countries all over the world can be selected for this prestigious competition, judged by an international jury. Awards are presented for Best International Film, Best International Director, Best International Actor and Best International Actress. ASEAN Competition Each year we bring together the top films from the ten , Cambodia , Indonesia , Laos , Malaysia , Myanmar , The Philippines , Singapore , Thailand and Vietnam . The films in this competition are judged by members of the FIPRESCI (International Federation of Film Critics). An award is presented for Best ASEAN Film . Reel World A program of some of the most evocative feature-length documentaries of the year, collected from countries all around the world. A Golden Kinnaree will be awarded for Best International Feature Documentary. New Voices A selection of 10-15 international features from the brightest new voices in the film world today. This program is open to either first- or second-time feature directors. The films will be judged and the winner will be presented with the award for Best New Director. Asian Short Films This competition includes live action, animation and documentary short films from all over Asia. There is an award presented for Best Asian Short Film. NON-COMPETITION PROGRAM THAI Panorama A collection of some of the most distinctive Thai films made and released over the past 12 months, as well as premieres of new local productions that are scheduled for theatrical release in the upcoming months. Tributes and Retrospectives Each year, the festival offers a glimpse to the life and career of its honored film personalities (filmmakers, actors, technicians) of the year, through a selection of some of their finest cinematic moments. Special Presentations This program consists of gala premieres and special screenings of new releases as well as restored copies of old classics, frequently accompanied by special festive activities such as concerts and outdoor screenings. Windows on the World A celebration of the best of the world cinema, this program showcases about 80 quality films from countries around the world, reflecting the international language of cinema. The selection includes critically-acclaimed films from other leading festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Toronto. GOLDEN KINNAREE AWARDS The annual Awards Gala presents The Golden Kinnaree Awards to the winning films and filmmakers. Awards present in the following categories: ''Competitive Awards''
''Achievement Awards'' ''(change in every year)''
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