The fourth edition of the festival aims to boost ties between two countries

8 Aug - The Thai Film Festival in Malaysia (TFF), organised by the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, is proud to announce its highly anticipated 4th edition under the theme "Local Talents to Global Contents".

The TFF 2024 is set to showcase captivating, selected Thai films to the Malaysian public and fans with an aim to boosting ties between Thailand and Malaysia through the art of filmmaking.

An official launching of the TFF 2024 will be convened on 13 August 2024 at Aurum Theatre, The Exchange TRX in conjunction with a Special Talk on "IGNITE THAILAND: A Premier Destination for High Profile Film Production", while 16 - 18 August 2024 will feature public screenings at selected Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) locations in the Klang Valley, which are: GSC Mid Valley, GSC 1 Utama, GSC My Town, and GSC IOI City Mall Putrajaya.

The TFF 2024 will reveal five remarkable Thai films from local independent productions and new generations of directors, namely "The Undertaker" (comedy-horror), "Not Friends" (coming-of-age comedy-drama), "Daeng" (comedy-horror), "Haunted Tales" (horror) and "Mantra Warrior: The Legend of The Eight Moons" (animation), with 20 FREE public screenings at the abovementioned GSC locations.

"Daeng" is a comedy horror to be shown as part of the festival

"We are thrilled to bring the Thai Film Festival back to Malaysia, showcasing a diverse selection of classic, contemporary, and Avant Garde Thai films, while offering Malaysian and international audiences a unique opportunity to experience the rich tapestry of Thai culture, ways of life, creativity, and local talents through five global contents on the silver screen," said H.E. Ms. Lada Phumas, Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia.

"This year's Thai Film Festival in Malaysia (TFF 2024) under the theme "Local Talents to Global Contents" goes beyond entertainment, as it also aims to fostering cultural exchange, deepening mutual understanding and appreciation, as well as highlighting the similarities and unique qualities that bind Thailand and Malaysia together through the universal language of film."

A red-carpet opening reception and a special screening of "The Undertaker", a comedy- horror film which is by far Malaysian public's favourite genre, will take place at Aurum Theatre, The Exchange TRX on Tuesday, 13 August from 6.30pm onward.

"The Undertaker" will be screened at Aurum Theatre

In addition to film screenings, the TFF 2024 is also proud to present a Special Talk on "IGNITE THAILAND: A Premier Destination for High Profile Film Production", bringing key players from Thailand's and Malaysia's film industries to share their valuable perspectives and expertise on Thailand's film strategies, while serving as an innovative platform to ignite collaborations among public and private sectors of the two countries.

The Talk will be held on Tuesday, 13 August, at 4 to 6 pm at Comfort Cabin Hall, Aurum Theatre, The Exchange TRX, whereby selected governmental film agencies, renowned industry professionals, media representatives, and film students will be invited.

"Mantra Warrior" is an animated Thai film

All TFF 2024 screenings are complimentary for everyone to enjoy. Tickets can be redeemed on Monday, 12 August at GSC e-Payment, through GSC mobile application, or via ticketing kiosk at four participating GSC locations. The tickets redemption (limited to two tickets per redemption) will be based on a first-come, first- served basis, while tickets last.

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