In collaboration with Kelab Seni Filem, FreedomFilmFest was officially launched for the 7th year on March 11, 2010 to a packed audience of 120 people at the HELP University College in Kuala Lumpur.

Guests at the registration counter.

This launch by KOMAS signified the opening for submission of entries for the annual film proposal competition. This beginning promises to bring more new and exciting untold stories of Malaysia to be seen in videos soon! We dare ordinary Malaysians to document their human rights stories!

Ms Anna Har, Board member of KOMAS

KOMAS is proud to announce that for the first time in 7 years, the FreedomFilmFest is funded by the European Union through the EU’s flagship programme – the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights. It provides funds for civil society actors worldwide to promote human rights.

Executive Director of KOMAS giving welcome remarks.

At the launch, Executive Director and founder of KOMAS, Mr Tan Jo Hann shared about how the FreedomFilmFest was founded and that it was developed to highlight the significance of human rights because they are about our lives and society. He also said that the FFF has been providing an open space for the freedom of information and expression in Malaysian context.

Ms Adrienn Salai, Third Secretary of Political affair of the European Union Delegation to Malaysia stated that the FreedomFilmFest “provides a unique platform to discuss issues which may otherwise be difficult to address”.

Ms Adrienn Salai, addressing the audience at the launch.

The launch highlight was the screening of KOMAS’s latest documentary film “Selepas Tsunami” (After The Tsunami) made by renowned film makers Anna Har and Brenda Danker.(Directors of the film “GADOH”). The film depicts the changes in governance and Malaysian society after the March 8, 2008 general elections.

After the screening, an exciting and intense discussion was carried out where members of the audience including filmmakers, politicians, activists, lawyers and students shared their views and commented on the film and its content. Although there were some differences in opinions, but they were all well received and accepted in the trues spirit of democracy and freedom of expression.

To find out more on how you can submit your film proposal to win a grant of RM6,000, please visit HERE.

FreedomFilmFest is organised by KOMAS and funded by the European Commission in co-operation with Konrad Adenauer Foundation.

Selepas Tsunami (After The Tsunami)

Director/ Pengarah: Anna Har
Producer/Penerbit: Big Pictures for KOMAS
Duration/Masa: 36 minutes

FILM SYNOPSIS Sinopsis Filem
The 12th general election did not only result in the change of government in four states or the lost of Barisan Nasional two-thirds
majority in Parliament.

It brought along many practices never seen before in the government system.

In Selangor a body under the state assembly was formed to monitor the use of public funds.In the federal Parliament the increase presence of opposition representatives has resulted in more serious debates.

Today Umno and Barisan Nasional has started speaking the language of change. However, the real reform process is not as easy as voting on polling day.

This documentary discusses the meaning behind those promised changes.

Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-12 bukan setakat melibatkan perubahan empat kerajaan negeri atau kehilangan kuasa dua pertiga Barisan Nasional di Parlimen. Malah, ianya telah membawa pelbagai amalan yang sebelum ini tidak wujud dan tampak asing dirasakan oleh rakyat buat julung kalinya.

Dokumentari ini menggambarkan maksud di sebalik perubahan yang sering dicanangkan.

For more information about this documentary and for updates on latest screenings, please email info@komas.org or visit http://www.komas.org.

FILM PROPOSAL COMPETITION

Pertandingan Kertas Cadangan Filem

KOMAS FreedomFilmFest is once again looking for Human Rights stories about Malaysia. Three of the best proposals will be awarded a grant of RM6,000 each and will be supported by KOMAS to make it come to life!

Winning films will be premiered at the annual FreedomFilmFest screenings in November 2010. Winners will also receive the Justin Louis Award in honour of the first KOMAS coordinator who was killed in a boat accident while on a fact-finding mission to investigate the abuse of Penan indigenous people by security forces in Sarawak, Malaysia.

We DARE you to document!

KOMAS FreedomFilmFest sekali lagi sedang mencari kisah-kisah Hak Asasi di Malaysia. Tiga kertas cadangan yang terbaik akan diberikan geran berjumlah RM6,000 dan bantuan dari KOMAS untuk menghasilkan filem mereka.

Tayangan perdana filem-filem pemenang juga akan diadakan semasa FreedomFilmFest2010 pada bulan November 2010.
Para pemenang juga akan menerima Anugerah Justin Louis dalam peringatan penyelaras KOMAS yang pertama yang telah terkorban dalam sebuah nahas bot ketika menyertai sebuah misi di Sarawak untuk menyiasat keganasan pihak berkuasa terhadap masyarakat Penan.

Kami MENCABAR anda untuk mendokumentasi!

ENTRY DETAILS Butir-butir penyertaan

ELIGIBILITY Kelayakan
Malaysians aged 18 and above (if below 18 you must submit your entry under a willing and responsible guarantor who will deal with KOMAS for all legal and administrative matters).

Rakyat Malaysia berusia 18 tahun ke atas (jika anda berusia kurang daripada 18 tahun penyertaan anda mesti dihantar bawah nama seorang penjaga yang akan bertanggungjawab berhubung dan bekerjasama dengan KOMAS dalam semua urusan pentadbiran dan undang-undang).

VIDEO FORMAT Format Video
> Documentary / Dokumentari.
> Docudrama / Dokudrama.
> Animation / Animasi.
> Graphic / Grafik.

VIDEO DURATION Tempoh Masa Video
15 – 30 min.

VIDEO LANGUAGE Bahasa Video
Any widely used dialect in Malaysia but must include English/Bahasa Malaysia subtitles.

Sebarang bahasa pertuturan di Malaysia tetapi mesti diiringi sarikata Bahasa Malaysia/Bahasa Inggeris.

DEADLINE Tarikh Tutup
17 / 5 / 2010.

PROPOSAL GUIDE Panduan Kertas Cadangan
Please click HERE. / Sila klik SINI.

ENTRY FORM Borang Penyertaan
Please click HERE. / Sila klik SINI.

ENQUIRIES Pertanyaan
E-mail: freedomfilmfest@komas.org
Tel: 03-79685415 (Sarah)

Here’s your chance to make a film! The annual KOMAS FREEDOMFILMFEST film competition is back!

All you need to do is submit a film proposal (2-3 page) on any social issue which you are passionate about. The best three proposals will receive a grant of RM6,000 and support form KOMAS to produce that film!

Come and join us at the official launch to get more information about the FreedomFilmFest!

Date: 11 MARCH 2010
Time: 8 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Theatrette, Main Building, HELP University College

The launch ceremony will be followed by the premiere screening of KOMAS’s latest documentary, “SELEPAS TSUNAMI” (After The Tsunami)

FILM SYNOPSIS

The 12th general election did not only result in the change of government in four states or the lost of Barisan Nasional two-thirds majority in Parliament.

It brought along many practices never seen before in the government system.

In Selangor a body under the state assembly was formed to monitor the use of public funds.In the federal Parliament the increase presence of opposition representatives has resulted in more serious debates.

Today Umno and Barisan Nasional has started speaking the language of change.

However, the real reform process is not as easy as voting on polling day.

This documentary discusses the meaning behind those promised changes.

For reservation of passes, please SMS to 017-3749887 or e-mail freedomfilmfest@komas.org with the following details:
1) Full Name
2) HP Number
3) Amount of Passes

For competition details, please click HERE.