Thailand’s Animation⁤ Festival ‘beyond Animation’ Rebrands as SiamANIMA

BANGKOK (April 20, 2025) — The animation festival formerly known as Beyond Animation, a fixture in Thailand for 10 years, has been renamed SiamANIMA – Siam International Animation Festival. Klower °, in coordination with the ⁢French Embassy‍ in Thailand, ⁣the Alliance Française ⁢Chiang Mai, and with support from purin Pictures, is now organizing ⁢the event.

A Decade of⁣ Promoting Animation

Since its beginning, the festival has served as a hub, connecting animation professionals and academic institutions. Its mission has been to promote contemporary ⁣animation to students and the general public through screenings, workshops, and masterclasses led by French artists.

Expanding Horizons: A Regional and International Focus

Organizers say ⁢the ⁤new name reflects their ambition to broaden the festival’s reach, making it a meaningful event ⁣on both a regional and international level. The upcoming festival, slated for September, will feature short films⁤ from Southeast‍ Asia and other regions. Plans also ‍include specialized screenings, ⁤a forum dedicated to animation education, exhibitions, workshops, and professional networking opportunities.

Spotlight ⁢on⁢ Thai Animation

The “Flavours of Thai independent animation” program will showcase Thailand’s independent animation scene.

Details Forthcoming

Organizers plan to release further details about the festival program soon.

Here’s the Q&A-style⁣ blog ⁣post:

SiamANIMA: Your Guide to the Renamed Thailand ⁣International Animation⁤ Festival

Are you a fan of animation? Do you want to know about the latest happenings in the Southeast Asian animation scene? Let’s dive into SiamANIMA, the newly ⁤rebranded thailand International Animation Festival.

What is SiamANIMA?

SiamANIMA (Siam⁤ International Animation Festival) is the new name⁣ for the animation festival formerly known‍ as ‘Beyond Animation.’ It’s a⁣ important event in the Thai animation ⁣landscape.

Why was the ‍festival renamed?

The festival organizers, led by Klower °, decided to rebrand from “Beyond Animation” to⁤ “SiamANIMA” to reflect their ambition of broadening the festival’s scope. They aim to make the festival a more meaningful event on both⁤ regional and international levels.

Where and when does SiamANIMA take place?

The festival is slated for September. The specific location details will be released by the organizers ⁢soon.

Who organizes SiamANIMA?

Klower °, in coordination with the ⁣French Embassy in Thailand, the Alliance Française chiang Mai, and ⁤with ‍support from purin Pictures, is organizing the event.

What is the history of the festival, formerly ‘Beyond⁢ animation’?

For the past 10 years, the‍ festival, under the ⁣name ‘Beyond Animation,’ has been ‍a fixture in⁣ Thailand, serving ⁤as a hub for ⁢animation professionals⁤ and ⁢academic institutions. The primary mission has always been to promote contemporary⁤ animation to students and the general⁤ public.

What can attendees ⁣expect at the ⁣upcoming SiamANIMA festival in September?

Attendees⁣ can⁤ expect ⁤a diverse range of ‍programs,⁤ including:

⁤Short film screenings from Southeast Asia and other regions.

⁢ Specialized screenings focusing on specific animation styles or themes.

‍ A forum dedicated to animation education.

Exhibitions showcasing animation ⁣art and techniques.

Workshops led by⁤ animation professionals.

‍ Professional networking ⁢opportunities.

How will SiamANIMA⁣ highlight Thai animation?

One exciting program will be‍ “Flavours of Thai independent animation.” This program will showcase the vibrant independent animation scene in Thailand.

Will there be workshops or masterclasses?

Yes,workshops and masterclasses will be part of the event. This continues the tradition of providing opportunities for learning and skill development, as seen in previous iterations of the festival, led by French artists.

How does SiamANIMA connect⁣ with⁤ the animation⁣ community?

the festival actively connects animation professionals,academic institutions,students,and the general public.

What kind of international focus does SiamANIMA have?

SiamANIMA‍ aims to expand its international reach, showcasing animation from a broader ‍range of regions beyond⁤ Thailand. ⁤The‍ inclusion of short films from Southeast Asia and‍ other regions demonstrates this commitment.

Where can I find more details⁤ about the festival program?

Organizers plan to release more details about the festival program soon. Keep an eye ⁢out for ‍announcements!

In⁤ a nutshell, what are the key⁤ differences between ‘Beyond Animation’ and SiamANIMA?

| Feature ‍| Beyond Animation (Past) ⁤ ⁤ ⁢ ⁢ ⁢ | SiamANIMA (Upcoming) ‍ ⁤ ⁤ ‍ ⁣ ⁤ ⁢ ⁢ ⁤ |

| —————– ⁤| ‍—————————————————- | ——————————————————————————————⁤ |

| Focus ⁤ ‍ | Promotion of contemporary animation in Thailand |⁣ Broader regional and international focus, showcasing Southeast Asia and beyond ⁢ ‍ |

| Name | Beyond Animation ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ⁣ |⁢ SiamANIMA (Siam International Animation Festival) ⁢ ⁤ ⁣ ‍ ⁣ |

|⁣ Reach ⁢ | Primarily national ⁤ ‍ ‍ ⁤ | Regional ‍and international ⁢ ⁤ ⁤ ⁢ ⁤ ⁤ ⁤ ⁣ ⁣ ⁢ ⁤ ⁤ ⁢ ⁤ |

| Organizers | klower °, French Embassy, Alliance Française, purin Pictures ⁤ ⁣ | Klower °, French Embassy, ‍alliance Française, ‍purin Pictures ⁢ ⁣ ⁤ ⁤ ‍‍ |

| Core Activities| ⁢Screenings, workshops, masterclasses led by French artists⁢ | Screenings, workshops, masterclasses, forum for education, exhibitions, networking opportunities |