Bangkok--18 Jul--Hill & Knowlton To set a new standard for young generations of short film makers with a 100,000 Baht cash prize and trophy Pernod Ricard, manufacturer and distributor of Jameson Premium Irish Whiskey, is sponsoring the upcoming 5th Bangkok International Film Festival 2007 (BIFF). Among the highlights of the event is the newly-established ‘Jameson 3 Minute Film Competition’, which provides a challenging platform for the new generation of Thai film to demonstrate their film making and creative skills. All film makers can submit a short film presentation under the concept ‘Perfect Balance’ with the content running up to three minutes. “Perfect Balance” has an unrestricted definition and can be applied to people’s lifestyle in many ways. Jameson 3 Minute Film Competition is open to everyone and aims to surprise with ingenuity and ideas of the winning competitors. Thailand’s renowned film director and president of Thai Film Director’s Association, Prachya Pinkaew will lead a high profile judging panel of Suparp Rimtheparthip, Editor in Chief, Bioscope magazine and Songyos Sugmakanan, the highly talked about director of “Fan Chan.” Those wishing to take part in the ‘Jameson 3 Minute Film Competition’ can obtain more information by calling 081-427-6076 or via e-mail at [email protected]. The 3 Minute films can be submitted from 19th —23rd July, 2007 at Jameson VIP Lounge, Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre, 22nd Floor of CentralWorld department store. The winning director will enjoy a cash reward of THB 100,000 and receive Jameson’s 3 minute film competition trophy at the Kinnaree Awards Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2007. For further information (press only), please contact: Phenphan Phitakkiat Hill & Knowlton Thailand Tel. 0-2627-3501 # 112 / 081 850 9390 Email: [email protected] Click for photo release at www.thaipr.net