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| Keynote on “The Power of Visual Storytelling for Destination” by H.E. Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Senator and former Minister of Tourism and Sports, Thailand |
The Asia Destination Film Forum 2020 was an event studded with sessions by filmmakers, leaders from the tourism industry, and NGOs to celebrate the importance of film on destination marketing and sustainability. With video screenings from the one-minute Mekong Minis to feature films “The Last Reel” from Cambodia and “The Steed” From Mongolia.
The event started with welcome remarks by Mr. Jens Thraenhart, Founder of the Asia Destination Film Festival and Executive Director of the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office and Dr. Sorajak Kasemsuwan, Secretary General of the National Federation of Motion Pictures and Contents Associations Thailand, whom both impressed on the importance of film to engage audiences and promote destinations. The keynote by H.E. Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Senator and former Minister of Tourism and Sports, Thailand, on the power of visual storytelling for destinations addressed how film can convey stories about ASEAN all over the world, how movies can make people think, and inspire them to travel to new destinations and consider new experiences.
The seventeen sessions at the Asian Destination Film Forum included several filmmakers, including Mr. Les Nordhauser, Founder/Executive Producer at Greenlight Films and former Chair of the American Association of Film Producers, Mr. Nick Ray from Hanuman Films Cambodia, who presented his experience in working on productions such as “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”, “The Last Reel”, “Travels with my Father”, as well as other BBC and Netflix series, Mr. Richie Moore, who worked on films such as “Bangkok Beautiful” and “Changeland”, Mr. Ekachai Uekrongtham, who spoke about his Netflix hit-series “The Stranded” and how he considers the locations to be characters of the story, and Mr. Nicholas Simon, founder and CEO of Indochina Productions, who worked on the Avengers movie productions in Asia, as well as “Kong: Skull Island”. Mr. Simon shared his experience in working with destinations and the potential of Asia for film locations.
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| Welcome by Dr. Sorajak Kasemsuwan, Secretary General of the National Federation of Motion Pictures and Contents Associations, Thailand |
Executive interviews with producers, such as Mr. Tom Waller “The Cave” and Mr. Erdenebileg “The Steed” to talk about practical challenges in making films and finding locations as well as Mr. Deepak Ohri, CEO of Lebua Hotels & Resorts, to discuss how businesses can leverage film to position themselves were providing the Asia Destination Film Forum with an exciting change in format throughout the day. Presenting the role of destinations in setting the stage and benefiting from film were Mr. Raymong Kim, who was instrumental in positioning Busan South Korea as filming location, Mr. Tanes Petsuwan, Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, presenting how film impacts destinations in Thailand, Mr. Joe Choo who presented how the Singapore Tourism Board is leveraging films such as “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Hitman 47”, and Ms. Bauasgalan Saranjav from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism Mongolia.
Topical panels on how films affect change and promote sustainability, included speakers such as Mr. Gabriel Kuperman, executive Producer of “Mekong 2030” and founder of the Luang Prabang Film Festival, Mr. Roi Ariel, General Manager of GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council), Mr. Graham Harper, Director Sustainability & Social Responsibility of PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association), Ms. Janet Salem from the United National Environment Programme (UNEP), as well as how video bloggers are inspiring more and more travelers, with Mr. Gic Gazarian, CEO of Global Gaz, Mr. Gay Buter from The Roaming Cook, Ms. Fah Daengdej, producer and host of Thai TV Show “The Passion”, and Mr. Art Thomya of successful Youtube channel Hey ASEAN.
The final panel discussed the role of governments to enable film making, included H.E. Mr. Tserenbat Namsrai, Minister of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia, and Mr. Bill Bowling from Filmsites International in Los Angeles, moderated by MC Dr. Jan Jutamas Wiensig, Chair of the PATA Thailand Chapter and Asia Destination Film Forum founder Mr. Jens Thraenhart.
Topical panels on how films affect change and promote sustainability, included speakers such as Mr. Gabriel Kuperman, executive Producer of “Mekong 2030” and founder of the Luang Prabang Film Festival, Mr. Roi Ariel, General Manager of GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council), Mr. Graham Harper, Director Sustainability & Social Responsibility of PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association), Ms. Janet Salem from the United National Environment Programme (UNEP), as well as how video bloggers are inspiring more and more travelers, with Mr. Gic Gazarian, CEO of Global Gaz, Mr. Gay Buter from The Roaming Cook, Ms. Fah Daengdej, producer and host of Thai TV Show “The Passion”, and Mr. Art Thomya of successful Youtube channel Hey ASEAN.
The final panel discussed the role of governments to enable film making, included H.E. Mr. Tserenbat Namsrai, Minister of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia, and Mr. Bill Bowling from Filmsites International in Los Angeles, moderated by MC Dr. Jan Jutamas Wiensig, Chair of the PATA Thailand Chapter and Asia Destination Film Forum founder Mr. Jens Thraenhart.
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| Session 9 “Film Affecting Change and Promoting Sustainability” |
The Asia Destination Film Forum concluded with the Mekong Mini Movie Festival Awards and the Asia Destination Film Awards before having a crowing ending with the Mongolia Festival BBQ Party with authentic Mongolian cuisine, drinks, cultural performances, and films hosted by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism Mongolia.
Highlights of the Asia Destination Film Forum will be showcased during the 4th Mini Mekong Tourism Forum at ITB Berlin in Germany on March 4th, 2020, at 11 am, as well as during the 2020 Mekong Tourism Forum in Bagan, Myanmar on April 28-29.
The 3rd Asia Destination Film Forum is scheduled to take place on 25 February 2021, and bids for destination partner and host destination are being accepted.
More information about the Asia Destination Film Forum are available on http://www.destinationfilmforum.com/
For more information, please contact:
Gerrit Kruger, Managing Director, Chameleon Strategies
E: gerrit@chameleonstrategies.com
T: +66 (0) 20 38 5070
M: +66 (0) 80 777 0877
http://www.chameleonstrategies.com
About the Asia Destination Film Forum
The Asia Destination Film Forum is celebrating tourism marketing and sustainability via inspiring visual storytelling.
Since 2018, the Asia Destination Film Forum brings together the travel & tourism industry and filmmakers from motion pictures to video content creators to foster collaboration in leveraging films and drive sustainable tourism. The forum includes conferences, workshops, seminars, annual awards, and an online platform.
The Asia Destination Film Forum is produced by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Affiliate Member Chameleon Strategies, who is supporting destinations and brands with sustainable strategies including how to use visual storytelling to engage travelers and businesses.
More information is available at
www.Destinationfilmforum.com, or on social media @DestinationFilmForum, #DestinationFilmForum.
Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office
c/o 3rd Floor, Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, 154 Rama 1 Road, National Stadium, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Web: www.mekongtourism.org
Tel: +66 2038 5071-1
Mobile: +66 8555 44234, +66 8098 95853
Highlights of the Asia Destination Film Forum will be showcased during the 4th Mini Mekong Tourism Forum at ITB Berlin in Germany on March 4th, 2020, at 11 am, as well as during the 2020 Mekong Tourism Forum in Bagan, Myanmar on April 28-29.
The 3rd Asia Destination Film Forum is scheduled to take place on 25 February 2021, and bids for destination partner and host destination are being accepted.
More information about the Asia Destination Film Forum are available on http://www.destinationfilmforum.com/
For more information, please contact:
Gerrit Kruger, Managing Director, Chameleon Strategies
E: gerrit@chameleonstrategies.com
T: +66 (0) 20 38 5070
M: +66 (0) 80 777 0877
http://www.chameleonstrategies.com
About the Asia Destination Film Forum
The Asia Destination Film Forum is celebrating tourism marketing and sustainability via inspiring visual storytelling.
Since 2018, the Asia Destination Film Forum brings together the travel & tourism industry and filmmakers from motion pictures to video content creators to foster collaboration in leveraging films and drive sustainable tourism. The forum includes conferences, workshops, seminars, annual awards, and an online platform.
The Asia Destination Film Forum is produced by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Affiliate Member Chameleon Strategies, who is supporting destinations and brands with sustainable strategies including how to use visual storytelling to engage travelers and businesses.
More information is available at
www.Destinationfilmforum.com, or on social media @DestinationFilmForum, #DestinationFilmForum.
Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office
c/o 3rd Floor, Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, 154 Rama 1 Road, National Stadium, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Web: www.mekongtourism.org
Tel: +66 2038 5071-1
Mobile: +66 8555 44234, +66 8098 95853
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