Bangkok--8 Nov--APSA
NOMINEES CONFIRMED TO ATTEND - MEDIA ACCREDITATION NOW OPEN FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL ASIA PACIFIC SCREEN AWARDSNOVEMBER 24, 2011
With more than thirty Australian and international nominees and representatives for the 2011 awards confirmed to attend, The Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) now welcomes applications for accreditation from national and international media before November 21, 2011.
The 5th Asia Pacific Screen Awards will see more than 30 Australian and international nominees attend the November 24 ceremony on the Gold Coast. Winners in the fifth annual APSAs, the region's highest accolade in film, will be presented on the Gold Coast, Australia, on November 24, 2011. The ceremony will be attended by more than 500 film industry luminaries from the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Nominees from across all nine award categories are confirmed to attend the 2011 ceremony, from countries and areas including Australia, Egypt, Samoa, Turkey, Russian Federation, Islamic Republic of Iran, Philippines, Republic of Korea, India, People's Republic of China and Japan. A full list of nominees and guests attending will be announced closer to the event, however for further information relating to attendees for a particular film or from a particular country please contact the APSA publicity team.
Three days of activities in the stunning surrounds of Australia's Gold Coast will take place in the lead up to the Ceremony. Interviews and photo opportunities with the 2011 nominees and special guests will be available during this period.
APSA, an initiative of the Queensland Government in unique collaboration with UNESCO and FIAPF-International Federation of Film Producers Associations, acclaims films from 70 countries and areas: one third of the earth; and half the world's film output. Films are judged on cinematic excellence and the way in which they attest to their cultural origins.
A total of 37 films from 19 countries and areas across Asia-Pacific have been recognised in 2011 with APSA Nominations. Films from the Islamic Republic of Iran received a total of ten nominations in the Awards; films from the Russian Federation received six nominations; films from the Republic of Korea, People's Republic of China and Turkey received four; Australian, Japanese and Indian films received three; and Israeli films received two. Films from Azerbaijan, Egypt, Georgia, Hong Kong (People's Republic of China), New Zealand, The Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Taiwan, People's Republic of China (Tibet), each received one nomination.
Winners are determined by an International Jury of esteemed filmmakers who assemble on Australia's Gold Coast ahead of the APSA Ceremony. The 2011 Jury President is Hong Kong producer Nansun Shi, one of the region's most highly regarded film producers.
5th Annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards - Key Dates:
November 15 - 22, 2011 - International Jury arrive on the Gold Coast and commence deliberations
November 22, 2011 - Nominees arrive on the Gold Coast for 3 days of activities ahead of Ceremony
November 23, 2011 - MPAA President Senator Chris Dodd delivers 2011 APSA Keynote Address
November 24, 2011 - 5th Asia Pacific Screen Awards Ceremony
MEDIA ACCREDITATION
APSA welcomes applications for accreditation from national and international media before November 21, 2011. Any applications received after this date cannot be guaranteed consideration.
Media Accreditation for the ceremony is available by applying to the APSA Publicity Department.
Application Form available for download from: www.image.net
To be considered for accreditation, all press, radio and television journalists must complete the application form. You must also include the following supporting documentation:
- An official letter on company letterhead, stating intention to publish/air your coverage.
- Information about the publication's circulation, distribution and number of issues per year, or the program's audience, number of times it goes to air including repeats, timeslot and whether or not it is recorded live.
- Evidence of coverage is required to be sent to the APSA publicity department by January 9, 2012. Any ongoing accreditation is dependent upon receipt of this evidence. We anticipate your coverage to be published or go to air at the time of the Awards Ceremony on November 24, 2011, or immediately after and that the evidence of your coverage will demonstrate this.
Further Details
Applications are approved at the discretion of the APSA and further discussion will not be entered into.
Email confirmation of your application will be sent to you as soon as is practicable after receipt of application.
Upon receipt of your application, the APSA publicity department may request additional supporting material such as:
- A recent copy of your publication or DVD/CD ROM of your program or relevant website link
- A photocopy of your professional business card
- Two recent articles/broadcasts bearing your name
The International Jury can also, at its discretion, present a further prize: The Screen International Jury Grand Prize, for which nominated feature films are eligible.
APSA Accreditation Packs will be available for collection:
Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 November
From 8am at The Marriot, please contact APSA Publicity on arrival at the hotel.
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland.
Thursday, November 24
8am-12noon at The Marriot, please contact APSA Publicity on arrival at the hotel.
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland.
4pm-5pm at the Media Desk
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Cnr Gold Coast Highway & TE Peters Drive Broadbeach Queensland
Viewing the Nominated Films
Nominated films can be viewed by accredited media in the screening booths located in the filmmaker's lounge at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa from Tuesday, November 22. Bookings should be made via APSA Guest Services.
Travel and Accommodation
All travel and accommodation arrangements will be your responsibility. Special APSA rates are available at the official hotel - Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa. Starting at just AUD $234.00 per room per night (subject to availability), all rates include complimentary return transfers to the Awards Ceremony at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on November 24.
To book, contact Marriott reservations (and quote 'APSA')
T: +61 7 5592 9732
E:
[email protected]
For more information about APSA, including coverage of previous APSAs and areas defined under the awards go to: www.asiapacificscreenacademy.com