Cambodia Town Film Festival Travels The Globe
(right) LY BUN YIM, The legendary Cambodian/Khmer Writer,Producer,Director has officially endorsed us! He’s behind classic film such as ‘Puthisean Neang Kong Rey’ also known as ‘Twelve Sisters'(1967), ‘Orn Euy Srey Orn’ also known as ‘Khmers After Angkor'(1972). WE ARE HONORED! (left) Caylee So, CTFF’s Festival & Film Director. LOCATION: Cambodia.
(right) LY BUN YIM, The legendary Cambodian/Khmer Writer,Producer,Director has officially endorsed us! He’s behind classic film such as ‘Puthisean Neang Kong Rey’ also known as ‘Twelve Sisters’(1967), ‘Orn Euy Srey Orn’ also known as ‘Khmers After Angkor’(1972). WE ARE HONORED! (left) Caylee So, CTFF’s Festival & Film Director.
LOCATION: Cambodia.
(left) JEE-WOON KIM! Director of A Tale of Two Sisters, I Saw the Devil, The Good, the Bad, the Weird and his latest Hollywood debut movie The Last Stand staring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Forest Whitaker. Last night, the producers of the X-Men movies, the Mayor and the Governator came out to honor this man — and yes, he support Cambodia Town Film Festival! (right) our festival director PraCh Ly.
LOCATION: Private Party. USA.
Krisna Kay, Law Student, Seattle University Graduate. @ The HAT, “World Famous Pastrami”. http://www.thehat.com/
LOCATION: Alhambra, California. USA.
Peter Chhun, President and Founder of Hearts Without Boundaries. ( www.http://heartswithoutboundaries.org/ ). Peter Chhun is an Emmy-award-winning news editor/producer for NBC Network News. In 1970, Mr. Chhun began his long career with NBC News as a cameraman covering the Indochina wars in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. Since that time, he has covered countless news events across the globe on just about every continent on the planet. Cambodia Town Film Festival is honored to have his support.
LOCATION: Siem Reap, Cambodia.
– Angkor Wat, is the largest Hindu temple complex and the largest religious monument in the world.
Devata Giving Circle International Women’s Day Celebration (honoring the two recepients Pysay Phinith (left) and our Cambodia Town Film Festival Committee Member, Kalyanee Mam (right) Kalyanee, Director of Photography, Associate Producer, and Researcher for the *OSCAR Award Winning film INSIDE JOB. Her debut film A River Changes Course recently won the ‘World Cinema Grand Jury Prize’ at Sundance Film Festival. We are honored to have her in our Committee.
Bochan Huy(center) Singer-songwriter, prolific with an amazing voice. She’s our Cambodian Rock Star! http://youtube.com/user/bochanmusic
LOCATION: San Francisco, California. USA
Kathryn Lejeune and Janna Watkins, Founders of Sueño Relief and Producers/Director of ‘Year 33′. They spent 2012 traveling and filming all across Cambodia, yes they ate all the food and even brought some recipe back to the States. They’re an official honorary Cambodians! p.s. Janna is also a professional poker player, so be warn.
LOCATION: Hollywood, California. USA
Chou Davy, Director of the Award Winning film ‘Golden Slumbers / LE SOMMEIL D’OR’. He is the grand-son of Van Chann, a leading producer of Cambodian Cinema in 1960 and 1970. A bright future ahead of him, we will follow, support and showcase his amazing work and we love the cows!
LOCATION: Countryside, France. Paris.
Thida Buth, a speaker on genocide issues, has appeared on US daytime tv show OPRAH before it became OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and has been a long-time advocate of the Khmer Rouge tribunal. Thida was also featured on Steve McClure’s film Rain Falls From Earth and a main subject on Beth Pielert’s film ‘Out of the Poison Tree’. Thida and her family’s story has already been told in two books, authored by JoAn D Criddle under the titles, To Destroy You Is No Loss (published in 1987) and Bamboo & Butterflies : From Refugee to Citizen (published in 1992) AND YES, she’s a very proud mother of the Laura Tevary Mam, the famous R&B singer of The Like Me’s. Cambodia Town Film Festival is grateful for her support.
LOCATION: San Jose, California. USA
Christopher Bessette, Writer/Director of Trade of Innocents – the movie. www.tradeofinnocentsthemovie.com/about.php The film tackles the issue of human trafficking and take place in Cambodia. It won “Best Feature” Award at the Toronto Cornerstone International Film Festival. OUT NOW ON DVD! We are grateful for his support.
LOCATION: In Studio, California. USA.
Jack Ong, Executvie Director of the Dr. Haing S. Ngor Foundation and one of the first Chineses Actor to break through Hollywood. We are honored to have his support. www.jackong.com
LOCATION: Pho So 1 in Van Nuys, California. USA.
Sophy, Owner of Sophy’s Restaurant in Long Beach, California and Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She is curretly in Cambodia to help cater Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America and Hearts Without Boundaries. We Skype her last night about our upcoming tour and got this picture from her standing in front of her own restaurant in Cambodia. An amazing women, we are grateful to always have her support. Sophy’s Restaurant is featured in Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods for the Travel Channel. If you are in Cambodia make sure you visit her restaurant, tell her we say hi.
LOCATION: Cambodia.
ADDRESS:
# 28 St. 13 / Corner 104
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phone ( 023991578 )
California. USA.
ADDRESS:
3240 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA. (562) 494-1763
Belle Sodhachivy Chumvan dancer of Amrita Performing Arts. Belle was accepted into Robert Wilson’s Watermill Center 2006 International Summer Arts Program. Since then, Belle has participated in numerous contemporary dance workshops around the world and has been a featured dancer in works by Emmanuèle Phuon, Peter Chin, Arco Renz and others which have toured internationally. She is featured in this years Season of Cambodia in New York City. http://seasonofcambodia.org/chumvan-sodhachivy-belle/.
LOCATION: Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Arthur Dong, an Academy Award-nominated American documentary filmmaker. He has received a nomination for an The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences/ The Oscars for Documentary Short Subject in 1984 for Sewing Woman, a Peabody Awards in 1995 for Coming Out Under Fire, three Sundance Film Festival Awards, and five Emmy nominations. He is currently working on The Haing S. Ngor Film Project. Cambodia Town Film Festival is honored to have his support.
LOCATION: Silver Lake, Los Angeles. USA
Orange County Cambodian American Network (OC-CAN) (bottom left) Pasin Chanou, President of Cambodia Town. (mid top left center) Monorom Mono, President of Cam-CC Cambodian New Year Parade & Park Celebrations. (center) Sundaram Rama, Executive Director of Cam Fam. (mid top right center) Caylee So, Festival Director of Cambodia Town Film Festival. A couple of CTFF member is also present including Sophin Zoe and Chad Sammeth as well as Phanith Rama Sovann.
LOCATION: Orange County, California. USA
Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia at the Screening of Paulina and live performance by praCh. LOCATION: Philadelphia, USA.
Universal Speakers and DJ Hunny Hach. 3 south-east Asian females hailing out of Long Beach, CA, with the sounds of reggae, hip hop and R&B extracting from their souls. With the support and love that they get from their fans, these ladies push forward the positive vibes of music.
LOCATION: Long Beach, CA. USA
Rorng Sorn, Executive Director of Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia (CAGP). (bottom center white collar shirt) Endorsing Cambodia Town Film Festival while celebrating her birthday. We are honored to have her and the entire CAGP support. – HAPPY BIRTHDAY RORNG!
LOCATION: Philadelphia. USA
Sondra Roeuny, Davin Kaing, Halima Lucas and the University of the Pacific. Along with Sophoan Sorn, Festival Director of Berlin & Beyond Film Festival. At the University of the Pacific’s Janet Leigh Theatre. Thank you for hosting our Cambodia Town Film Festival West Coast Tour.
LOCATION: Stockton, CA. USA.
Chad Sammeth, Cambodia Town Film Festival Committee Member is currently in New York City attending Season of Cambodia. Here he is with some of the artist and performers.
LOCATION: New York, New York. USA
Sochua Mu, Sochua Mu, (center) Human Right activist and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, one of the most beloved, respected and powerful women in the world! With Kem Sokha, Human Right Activist, Public Figure, beloved and respected by the people! Cambodia Town Film Festival is truly honored for their support! Thank you!
She wrote ” It was written with charcoal that we found in the kitchen of an old grand-mother. We were just about to be blessed by monks and to speak to a crowd of 400+ in this small commune.”
LOCATION: Battambang, Cambodia.
Monks of Sambok Mountain showing support and giving blessings to Cambodia Town Film Festival. Thank you for the blessings; Satauk, Satuak, Saaaatauuk!
LOCATION: Sambok Mountain, Cambodia.
Tuy Kay-Kay Sobil, Founder of Tiny Toones Cambodia. Over 200 children from the slums come every day to dance, to make music, to learn English,
Khmer (the Cambodian language) and computing, and to enjoy the freedom to be children. It is down to KK’s vision and commitment that this safe environment exists, where children can enjoy learning, explore their creativity and develop a positive sense of identity and community.
LOCATION: Chba Ampov 2 Phnom Penh. Cambodia.
The Cambodian Community in Brussels, Belgium support Cambodia Town Film Festival. We love their cardboard sign! Thank you.
LOCATION: Brussels, Belgium.
Master Chet, Madeline Chea and some of the kids of La Bokator A.K.A Khmer Martial Arts. http://www.akmaaa.org/. Training at the Famous HomeLand Cultural Center. They perform at every Cam-CC Cambodian New Year Parade & Park Celebrations. (right) Thourn Heng of Heng it Up Photography, former president of Cambodian StudentSociety and currently teaching math at Wilson High School. www.HENGitupphotography.com
LOCATION: Long Beach, California. USA
Scott Eriksson, Producer/Director at Asians On Film. http://www.asiansonfilm.com/. Has one of the most collective archive of Asian filmmakers in the world wide web. Scott is the man!
LOCATION: Chapman University, USA.
Syzmik Beats, your favorite rapper favorite producer, the go to man. Music producer, filmmaker ( SyZmik Films ) and entrepreneur, this man does it all. The pride of Sacramento, CA. http://www.syzmikfilms.com/
LOCATION: Sacramento, California. USA
Abdul Hakim Alle, gifted musician and a great story teller. Check out this video -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-m5T-ISFdA . You have to see him live in person, how he sings and play his instruments is amazing.
LOCATION: Athens, OHIO. USA
Seoun Som, Artist – poses in front of his exhibit titled “Devoid of Presence” which was hosted by the Center for International Collections. His work was highlighted at this year 5th Annual Khmer Studies Forum – Ohio University.
LOCATION: Vernon R. Alden Library, Ohio. USA
Lucas Kwin, host of 97.7 & 98.3 KWIN. Stockton California #1 Radio Station. Broadcasting to the Stockton, Lodi, Tracy, Modesto, and Turlock, California. Mr.Kwin has always been a supporter of Cambodians and the Cambodian Community worldwide. Cambodia Town Film Festival is grateful to have his support. Cheers. http://www.kwin.com/
LOCATION: Wat dhammararam Buddhist Temple. Stockton, California. USA
Cambodia Town Film Festival Marketing Committee Member, Phanna J. Kloth is working over time during Spring Break to promote CTFF.
LOCATION: Lake Havasu. Arizona. USA
1 Love Movement members of San Diego and Kansas City chapters work to, ” Keep Families Together.” FoSho Entertainment, Oboi Kong has a music video out, “Please be strong” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2vyCkhG9e8&feature=youtu.be
Location: San Diego, CA
Kevyn Keo, Activist, Community Builder. We think he support Cambodia Town Film Festival, but what do you think?
LOCATION: Long Beach, Cambodia Town. USA.
Tony Te aka Mr. Doing The Most Entertainment with his beautiful daughter. Tony is Coordinating this years Cam-CC Cambodian New Year Parade & Park Celebrations in Long Beach California. Leader, community builder, we are grateful for his support.
LOCATION: Homeland Cultural Center, California. USA
Kilong Ung (Author of Golden Leaf, Founder of Golden Leaf Education Foundation / Golden Leaf Education Foundation, a star of documentary Risking Light, and an expert in the Deadliest Warrior episode Saddam Hussein vs. Pol Pot).
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon. USA
Holly Hak with her beautiful mother. Behind her is the “Cherry Apartments”, its houses over a couple dozen Cambodian families. She chose this location because “That’s where my parents raised me and my siblings. It’s a landmark to us” . Cambodia Town Film Festival are thankful for their support.
LOCATION: Long Beach, California. USA
– The CHERRY APT!
Paul Airbrushing, Owner At Paul Airbrushing branding +6017 8855250. You have to check out his amazing work. (http://www.paulairbrushing.webs.com/). The building behind him is the Petronas Twin Towers. They were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004.
LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Khmer Arts, Sophiline Cheam Shapiro, John Shapiro. The Khmer Arts Ensemble, Takhmao, Cambodia (touring to Minneapolis and New York City in April 2013) Cambodia Town Film Festival is truly HONORED for their support!
http://www.khmerarts.org/
LOCATION: Cambodia.
The Anvaya Initiative supports Cambodia Town Film Festival. One of Anvaya’s primary goals is to support and welcome the overseas Cambodians in their efforts to return. http://anvaya.info/
LOCATION: France and Cambodia.
Rich Garella, producer of ” Who Killed Chea Vichea?,” a Peabody Awards –winning documentary broadcast on US public television.
Cambodia Town Film Festival is honored to have his support. http://loudmouthfilms.net/
http://www.linkedin.com/in/garella
LOCATION: In the heart of South Philadelphia, USA. -Looking north to Center City.
Chanly Bob, Danny Hoile PGE Unix/Linux System Administrators, and Clyde “the glide” Drexler (one of the all time greatest player – cardboard only) proud to support the concerted efforts of the Cambodia Town Film Festival committee in Long Beach California.
LOCATION: World Trade Center building 3, Portland Oregon. USA.
DY Sao and the young and enthusiastic team of the South Coast Martial Arts. This team is the younger generation trained by DY to understand the art of action cinema.
Cambodia Town Film Festival thanks them for the support and check out their kick ass banner!
LOCATION: Costa Mesa. California. USA
– inside the South Coast Martial Art gym.
(left) LEE Yong-Kwan, Festival Director of the Busan International Film Festival. — One of the largest film festival in the World! www.biff.kr
LOCATION: BUSAN WEST FF. USA.
Nels Matson, is truly amazing. June 2013 Nels is going to run 1,200 miles from Sarasota, Florida to the Cambodian Embassy in Washington DC in 35 days. That’s almost 40 miles a day! The purpose is to help fund heart surgeries for impoverished children in Cambodia through Hearts Without Boundaries. He will be carrying Diplo (the penguin) on his back and let kids sign it along his run. Diplo will then be given to Angkor Hospital in Cambodia. We at Cambodia Town Film Festival support him all the way! Good luck Nels.
www.t41events.com / www.facebook.com/Tri4Number1
LOCATION: Florida, USA.
Pou Khlaing, Music Composer, performing artist, Khmer Rapper. He don’t need much introduction, almost everyone in Cambodia know who he is. Giving the two thumbs up, supporting Cambodia Town Film Festival, Cheers!
LOCATION: New Zealand.
Sethisak aka Cambodian Tenor, is the first western opera singer in Cambodia. Currently he is the President of “Cambodia Voice Academy” and Co-Founder of the Cambodia Symphony Orchestra and Angkor Opera Festival + Opera House Projects. http://www.youtube.com/user/CambodianTenor?feature=mhum
LOCATION: Cambodia.
Lu Lu, Born and raised in Southern China, Lu Lu received her undergraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism from Fudan University in Shanghai where she interned with Tibet TV and Phoenix TV. Traveling on assignment around China, Lu produced and edited numerous TV documentary episodes. Her film Be The People won the Best Documentary award in the Beijing Students’ Film Festival in 2007. Lu received her M.F.A. degree in Film Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where she was awarded the prestigious John Huston Directing Scholarship. She also received the Student Film Jury Award from the Director’s Guild of America.
LOCATION: California, USA.
The KSF is hosted and organized by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Ohio University, with primary support from the Ohio Humanities Council and Arts for Ohio, with additional support from the Center for International Studies, the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, IARTS, and the Contemporary History Institute.
LOCATION: Athens, Ohio. USA.
(left) Frankie Martinez, Editor of the Award Winning film ‘Paulina’. (right) Cambodia Town Film Festival Committee Member Sothearos Kiep. Sot is a web tech genius. He is the man behind our www.CambodiaTownFilmFestival.com website.
LOCATION: Busan West Film Festival. USA.
Talented break dancer Samnith Ly aka Lil Lazy of the world renowned breakdancing crew Massive Monkees and his Lil Monkey supports CTFF.
LOCATION: Seattle.
Sokhom Tauch, (Executive Director of Immigrant Refugee Community Organization, Sokho Sokhō Eat APANO, Chanpone Sinlapasai-Okamura IRCO/AFC Advisory Board, Sophorn Cheang Executive Director of Golden Leaf Education Foundation / AFC Advisory Board.
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon. USA.
Cambodia Town Film Festival’s Sponsorship Committee Member, Sophin Zoe poses in view of the Golden Gate Bridge on a recent trip to San Francisco. Multi-talented, she wears many hats. Partner at Pruong-McCreery and ShutterSpeed Photobooth & Photography, writer at Khmerican, consultant probono at The Cambodian Family and the costume designer for the award-winning film ‘Paulina’. An all-around wonder woman.
LOCATION: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA
Cambodia Town Film Festival’s Sponsorship Committee Member, Sophin Zoe poses in view of the Golden Gate Bridge on a recent trip to San Francisco. Multi-talented, she wears many hats. Partner at Pruong-McCreery and ShutterSpeed Photobooth & Photography, writer at Khmerican, consultant probono at The Cambodian Family and the costume designer for the award-winning film ‘Paulina’. An all-around wonder woman.
LOCATION: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA
Cambodia Town Film Festival Committee Member, Dr.Christine Su, teaches Asian Studies at Ohio University. She just hosted her 5th Annual Khmer Studies Forum – Ohio University, Where Cambodian/Khmer from around the world attend the three day conference. We are grateful to have her as a member. Muy Pii !
LOCATION: Athens, Ohio. USA.
– OHIO University.
Khvay Samnang, of Royal University of Fine Arts. ‘From Paris with Love’. Cambodia Town Film Festival thanks you for the support.
LOCATION: Eiffel Tower, Paris
Theary C. Seng / Theary Chan Seng, Founder and President of CIVICUS: Center for Cambodian Civic Education, Human rights activist, Lawyer, Author, – One of the most powerful women in Cambodia! Cambodia Town Film Festival is honored to have her support. (http://www.thearyseng.com/)
LOCATION: Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Naran Tan and Moulino Tan of Phnom Penh Noodle aka the SHACK! In the heart of Cambodia Town, Long Beach, CA. Family owned, operated – serving hot delicious noodle since 1985. Out of towners love it, locals treasure it. Recently featured and highlighted in Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods. The Travel Channel adores it. The SHACK – Best noodles in Long Beach!
LOCATION: Cambodia Town/Long Beach, CA.
Jl Jupiter, Musician, Producer, Rapper. One of East Coast leading hit maker. Life Lab Entertainment, Nu-Treez ( http://www.youtube.com/JlJupiter )
LOCATION: Camden, New Jersey.
Ben Franklin bridge. overlooking Philly.
Andy Brouwer aka The Man! Author, blogger, self-confessed temple freak and soccer nut. Andy Brouwer has lived in the Kingdom for the past 6 years after dreaming of Cambodia in every waking moment since his first visit in 1994. For a day job he works in travel but to relax, he’s the press man for the capital’s top team, Phnom Penh Crown FC. One of the best, if not – the best blogger in and about Cambodia. YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT HIS WORK ->http://blog.andybrouwer.co.uk/
LOCATION: Cambodia – National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh, designed by Vann Molyvann.
Ratha Jim Sin / RJ Sin, writer, singer, rapper, community activist. Talented and a good role model for the next generation. Be on the look out for RJ, we predict a bright future for him. Supporting Cambodia Town Film Festival.
LOCATION: dowtown Oakland, CA
– Paramount Theatre.
University of Connecticut for CTFF East Coast Tour and International Human Rights Awareness.
Some of our CTFF committee members outside of the biggest TED conference in Long Beach. Here’s our sponsorship committee member Chad proudly holding his sign with two goofballs acting as the duality of his conscience.
Cambodian StudentSociety, (CSS) of California State University of Long Beach (CSULB) was originally established in 1984 by a group of Cambodian students – It is the oldest Cambodian student establishment in the United States. Cambodia Town Film Festival is grateful to have their support. CSS has the following goals:
1. To unite Cambodian Americans.
2. To reach out to the community and the older generations.
3. To build leadership skills.
4. To network with other Cambodian student organizations.
5. To explore Cambodian culture through films, games, food, music, and dance.
(http://cambodianstudentsociety.com/)
LOCATION: CSULB, CA.
Kinesus Beats, writer, producer, musician, filmmaker. Kinesus have produced for some of your favorite rappers including praCh, Jeff Intel Lek, Memo Jackson, to Jessica Lisha Srin. Not forgetting his love for music but currently taking on another passion of his, film. Be on the look out for Kinesus!
LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada.
Cambodia Town Film Festival Committee Member, Cathy Schlund-Vials at her book release and signing at UCLA. Cathy Schlund-Vials, is an Associate Professor, English and Asian American Studies and director of Asian American Studies Institute at the University of Connecticut. CTFF is honored to have her in our Sponsorship Committee. We love you Cathy!
Buy her book-> WAR, GENOCIDE, and JUSTICE: Cambodian American Memory Work. -> http://www.amazon.com/War-Genocide-Justice-Cambodian-American/dp/0816670978
ONE LOVE MOVEMENT. (Deportation) The mission of the One Love Movement is to keep families together and allow them to live with dignity and respect. “We believe everyone deserves a second chance in life,” – David Ros
LOCATION: Seattle, Washington. USA.
Surina, cousin of the famous producer, Silong Chhun. Surina in front one of Longview’s first and few Thai restaurant Hart-C’s Jumbo Steakburgers & Thai Cuisine.
LOCATION: Longview, Washington. USA.
Josh Fitzpatrick, of ALFREDOS BEACH CLUB at BUOY’S On The Pier — one of many businesses own by Alfred. If you are a fishermen or have fish off the pier of Long Beach then you will know this place. Not only that, Alfredo’ Beach Club host many event at the beaches. Owning 6 location all across Long Beach’s Beaches.
http://www.alfredosbeachclub.com/index.html
LOCATION: The Pier and Beaches of Long Beach, California. USA.
Recent University of Washington Masters in Teaching graduate Nirorth Chhan at her hometown in Seattle, WA showing Cambodia Town Film Festival some love.
LOCATION: Seattle, Washington. USA.
Chhouk Phoung, work for NBC and SUNDANCE Film Festival.
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah. USA
Thanks Chanly Bob, Mardine Mao and the Khmer Language students of the Cambodia-American Community of Oregon’s language program. You are our future, Cambodia Town Film Festival is honored to have your support! https://sites.google.com/site/cacoregonschool/
LOCATION: Beaverton, Oregon. USA.
Caylee So, Festival Director, Cambodia Town Film Festival. She took the first CTFF Picture and started a Global Movement. LOCATION: Cambodia.
praCh, Founder/Festival Director of Cambodia Town Film Festival. Took this picture right after Caylee took hers in Cambodia. As you can see, it’s night time in this picture and Caylee’s is broad daylight. The CTFF picture movement was born.
LOCATION: Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA. USA
Cambodia Town Film Festival’s Marketing Committee Member, Phanna J. Kloth. Hosting his first chess meetup. Cambodian Chess Club
LOCATION: United Cambodian Community of Long Beach. USA
Greg Cahill, Cambodia Town Film Festival’s Selection Committee Member and the Director of the Award Winning film Two Shadows, enjoying his FIRST “Yaohawn” aka Cambodian/Khmer hot pot.
LOCATION: North Long Beach, CA. USA
Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America (www.chpaa.org) Doctors, Nurses and awesome human-beings banning together to wish Cambodia Town Film Festival a healthy launch. CHPAA is base in the United States but currently in Cambodia, providing free medical and dental care for the people. Over 40 Doctors and Nurse take part in this amazing annual mission.
LOCATION: Takeo, Cambodia.
Saron Khut, owner of Mekong Bistro – Cambodian Cuisine & Lounge. If you are around Portland or in Oregon, make sure you visit the place. Breakfast, lunch and dinner your taste bud will be happy and your time well spent. You can also book it for events and shows.
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon. USA
Mr. and Mrs. Horn of Horn’s Collision Center, Long Beach: promoting Cambodia Town Film Festival amongst a sea of Scrubs . Currently in Cambodia, volunteering to help those in need of medical treatment. Thank you Mr and Mrs Horn!
(http://www.hornscollisioncenter.com/)
LOCATION: Angkor Borey, Cambodia.
Sundaram Rama, Executive Director of Cam Fam/ The Cambodian Family, endorses The Cambodia Town Film Festival. Cam-Fam provide service not to just Cambodians but anyone who need assistance. Truly a remarkable Org. A grassroots, non-profit community-based organization, helping refugees and immigrants become socially healthy by improving lives and their community since 1982. (http://cambodianfamily.org/who-we-are/about-us/)
LOCATION: Santa Ana, CA. USA
Inside the Cam-Fam building.
Cambodia Town Film Festival’s Sponsorship Committee Member, Sophin Zoe Pruong-McCreery. Multi talented, she wear many hats. Partner at Pruong-McCreery and ShutterSpeed Photobooth & Photography, writer at Khmerican, volunteer consultant at The Cambodian Family and the costume designer for the award-winning film ‘Paulina’. An all-around wonder woman.
LOCATION: Orange County Performing Arts Center Segerstrom Hall. USA
Silong Chhun – Musician, Producer, The 2nd Language, 79 Productions, Mujestic Records, Red Scarf Revolution. – A founding father of Cambodian/Khmer Hip-Hop/Rap. If you don’t know him by now, it’s time you wake up.
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon. USA
Statue: Lady of Portlandia.
Sok Visal aka Cream, the Godfather of Khmer Hip-Hop/Rap. Producer, Filmmaker, Entrepreneur, and CEO of Klap-Ya-Handz.
LOCATION: CAMBODIA
Vannara Tita Amhaz in Vegas with Alan of the Wolf Pack from the Hangover and the Chief Indian of the Village People. They like and support Cambodia Town Film Festival!
LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada.USA
IKandy Land / iKandy, Model, Actress, Nurse, Activist. Beautiful, talented and with a very kind heart.
LOCATION: Bourbon Street, New Orleans. USA
– Mardi Gras central!
Memo Jackson aka “Hella Chluy”. You know him, you seen him. What more can we say, If you haven’t : http://www.youtube.com/memojackson83, http://www.youtube.com/chluyfilms
LOCATION: Manhattan Bridge entrance into Brooklyn. USA
Jessica Lisha Srin, The Queen of Khmer Hip-Hop/Rap of Klap-Ya-Handz. Supporting our Cambodia Town Film Festival. Undisputed, no other female come close, even better then some of your favorite male rapper. Her word plays are as sharp at diamond cutters and her delivery are harder then diamond itself. Her music are positive with no curse. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcgsZtp3j4I&feature=player_embedded#!
LOCATION: Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The lovely chef of Sophy’s Restaurant. Featured in the upcoming Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods/Travel Channel. Supporting our Cambodia Town Film Festival.
LOCATION: Long Beach, CA.USA
– The kitchen of Sophy’s Restaurant.
Cambodia Town Film Festival Committee Member, Johnny Mam on the set of his show ‘On The Kateil(OTK)’ with host Chad Sammeth and featuredguest praCh. with Singer, song writer, poet, rapper and activist Jumakae Yodraj , Ponlork Den Mongkoul, David Ros, and CTFF’s Sophin Zoe Pruong-McCreery.
LOCATION: Long Beach, CA. USA
– On set of ‘On The Kateil’