Live Music also on Sunday

Samui-based artists and musicians Nartana Holzweiler, Asambai, and Roland from FLOW will join forces and perform “Music for Films” on Sunday evening, prior to the first screening. If intrigued, please arrive at 18.00 to hear the concert. We kick off with that night’s first film, Global Focus V, at 19.00.

Bossa Nova and Brazilian Jazz at the SFF on Friday and Saturday evenings

We are stoked to announce that Gilbert Medam will jam at the SFF:

Born into a family of artists, Gilbert Medam – while an equally talented painter, photographer, and teacher – is best known as a guitarist and composer who plays bossa nova and Brazilian jazz as well as his own compositions and improvisations.

During the ’70s Gilbert made his home in Rio de Janeiro, where he met many great musicians (Toninho Horta, Baden Powell, Dori Caymmi, Hermeto Pascoal, to name a few), playing and recording with some of them, and absorbing deeply the essence of their music. A decade later he found himself studying with masters of Indian classical music in Chennai and Varanasi.

Five years ago, Gilbert was invited to play his guitar at a private party for HRH the Crown Prince and HRH the Royal Princess of Thailand.

His love for Thailand has for the last four years kept him on Koh Samui, where he lives a simple life..

To get a taste, please listen to:

Samba de verão Gilbert Medam (guitar)
O Amor em paz Gilbert Medam (guitar)

SFF to partner with HUMTOO

HUMTOO is a (free) online community connecting content creators and music makers across the globe. HUMTOO operates a project marketplace for projects in search of music, as well as a user generated production music library.

HUMTOO is also running HUMFEST – a new project development initiative for the best short film uploaded on HUMTOO in search of music, and also for the best music pitched for that short film.

HUMTOO will give AU$1000/US$650/£450/€556 to the best short film uploaded to the site as a project in search of music. HUMTOO will also give the same amount to the music maker who wins that project. This money will help you to continue making great short films and great music!

More information can be found at www.humtoo.com

11 weeks to SFF

Greetings to all! Loose ends are coming together, slowly but surely.

On the sponsorship side, news is that QuantumCorp will act as our leading sponsor. Yoga Thailand, Bangkok Hospital Samui, Shasa, Absolute Sanctuary, and About Art and Craft have also opted to support this event. Big thanks to SFF ambassador Saithip for all her help. We still have some positions open, so don’t hesitate to contact us: info@samuifilmfestival.com

Official selection as well as festival venue will be announced shortly. Stay tuned for more…

update on SFF

Dear friends of SFF,

Preparations for the first annual Samui Film Festival are in progress, we’re actively looking for sponsors and supporters these days as well as the ideal screening location. Anybody have suggestions please do not hesitate to contact Eyal at eyal@samuifilmfestival.com. Stay tuned for more soon.