Far East Film Festival
The Far East Film Festival (FEFF) is an annual film festival held in Udine, Italy. It is dedicated to showcasing films from East Asia, including China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
The festival was founded in 1999 by Sabrina Baracetti, who is still the festival’s director. FEFF is one of the most important film festivals in Europe for East Asian cinema, and it has helped to introduce many Asian filmmakers to Western audiences.
The festival’s program includes a wide variety of films, from mainstream blockbusters to independent arthouse films. FEFF also has a strong focus on new and emerging filmmakers, and it offers a number of awards to support their work.
In addition to film screenings, FEFF also hosts a number of other events, including workshops, panels, and exhibitions. The festival is a major cultural event in Udine, and it attracts visitors from all over the world.
History
The Far East Film Festival was founded in 1999 by Sabrina Baracetti. The festival’s first edition was held in the city of Pordenone, Italy. In 2002, the festival moved to its current home in Udine.
Over the years, FEFF has grown into one of the most important film festivals in Europe for East Asian cinema. The festival has helped to introduce many Asian filmmakers to Western audiences, and it has played a major role in the promotion of East Asian cinema worldwide.
Program
The Far East Film Festival’s program includes a wide variety of films, from mainstream blockbusters to independent arthouse films. FEFF also has a strong focus on new and emerging filmmakers, and it offers a number of awards to support their work.
The festival’s program is divided into several sections, including:
- Competition: This section features the best new films from East Asia. The films in competition are eligible for a number of awards, including the Golden Mulberry Award for Best Film.
- Panorama: This section features a wide variety of films from East Asia, including both new and old films. The films in Panorama are not eligible for awards.
- Midnight Madness: This section features a selection of genre films from East Asia, including horror, action, and comedy.
- Focus: This section focuses on a particular country or region of East Asia. The films in Focus are selected by the festival’s programmers.
- Special Events: This section features a variety of special events, including workshops, panels, and exhibitions.
Awards
The Far East Film Festival offers a number of awards to support new and emerging filmmakers. The awards include:
- Golden Mulberry Award for Best Film
- Silver Mulberry Award for Best Director
- Bronze Mulberry Award for Best Actor
- Bronze Mulberry Award for Best Actress
- Special Jury Award
- Audience Award
- Luigi De Laurentiis Award for Best New Filmmaker
- Mario Serandrei Award for Best Screenplay
- Critic’s Award
- Young Critics Award
Events
In addition to film screenings, the Far East Film Festival also hosts a number of other events, including workshops, panels, and exhibitions.
The workshops are designed to help filmmakers develop their skills and knowledge. The panels bring together filmmakers, critics, and academics to discuss issues related to East Asian cinema.
The exhibitions showcase the work of East Asian filmmakers and artists. The exhibitions are often held in conjunction with the film screenings, and they offer visitors a unique opportunity to learn more about East Asian cinema and culture.
Conclusion
The Far East Film Festival is a major cultural event in Udine, and it attracts visitors from all over the world. The festival’s program includes a wide variety of films, from mainstream blockbusters to independent arthouse films. FEFF also has a strong focus on new and emerging filmmakers, and it offers a number of awards to support their work.
The festival’s workshops, panels, and exhibitions offer visitors a unique opportunity to learn more about East Asian cinema and culture. FEFF is a must-attend event for anyone interested in East Asian cinema.
