Bangkok--Feb 14--The Conrad Bangkok
Luxury up in lights: Conrad to host star-studded awards gala as official Film Festival sponsor
Mr. Gregory Meadows
The Conrad Bangkok is set to host the 2006 Bangkok International Film Festival’s glittering Awards Gala Dinner, featuring a cavalcade of international and local stars.
The hotel with a new attitude is a proud official sponsor of the festival, which promises to be bigger, better and more glamorous than ever, with a stellar array of celebrities jetting into the City of Angels - many of whom will enjoy the Conrad’s legendary hospitality.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity to get our name up in lights,’’ said the Conrad Bangkok’s General Manager, Mr Gregory Meadows. “The festival is a tremendous event, and we couldn’t be happier to be involved.
“When you look at the calibre of the films being shown and the stars who are participating, it’s a great opportunity for Bangkok, and for the Conrad. We are a hotel that prides itself on individuality, luxury, glamour and excitement, so it’s a perfect fit.’’
The Conrad Bangkok is one of the city’s newest and most stylish hotels, perfectly located to host various festival events and luminaries. It is situated in the heart of the city’s “embassy row’’, Wireless Road, a mere stone’s throw from participating cinemas and the city’s business and commercial heart. It’s a hotel that oozes contemporary luxury; an urban oasis for discerning travellers created by individuals, for individuals.
International stars confirmed to attend the festival, which runs from February 17-27, include Vanessa Redgrave, Helen Mirren, Willem Dafoe and Christopher Lee, among others.
Australian director Fred Schepisi will head up the festival’s International Jury, along with fellow jury members Charles Dance (Gosford Park, Swimming Pool), Julie Delphy (Broken Flowers, Before Sunset), Nancy Kwan (The World of Suzie Wong), producer Donald Ranvaud (The Constant Gardener) and Thai director Pantham Thongsang (I-Fak).
The hottest ticket in town will be the Gala Awards Dinner in the Conrad Bangkok’s grand ballroom on Friday, February 24, where more than 500 celebrities and VIPs will witness the international jury award the coveted Golden Kinnarree to Best Film, Director, Actress and Actor from the feature films in competition.
As official sponsor, the Conrad Bangkok will also hold a cocktail party for 400 guests for one of the film Premieres at the festival, and the hotel’s 32nd floor, including its Presidential Suite, will play host to some of the biggest global names in film.
According to Mr Meadows, the Conrad will also play host to a number of important press conferences, seminars and workshops during the course of the festival.
He added: “I’m particularly excited about the Award Gala Dinner. It will be a great honour to have so many huge names in film under one roof, and we’ll be pulling out all the stops to make this one of the most glamorous and memorable events Bangkok has ever seen.’’
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