What's On

Khmer Women on the Move - Exploring Work and Life in Urban Cambodia

Author: Annuska Derks

Publisher: University of Hawai'i Press, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96822-1888

ISBN: 978-0-8248-3270-4

Dear all,

Last month we had a small meet-up at a cafe and talked about mobile Internet, Microsoft expansion in Cambodia, and One Laptop Per Child, among other things. Take a look at this: http://barcampphnompenh.org/archives/7

If you are in town this Sunday (May 4th, 2008), please show up for another informal get-together at T & Coffee (Wi-Fi avaiable). We also have two visitors (Erik Mobrand and Hyejin) from Singapore joining us.

We'll take a look at some of the most popular Web services: Twitter, Fring, Skype, Facebook, Myspace, Flickr, and YouTube.  Why are these Web services taking off worldwide? How users can make the most of any of the service? [Any other topics you'd like to add?]

* When: Sunday (May 4th, 2008) at 2pm
* Location: T & Coffee on Monyvong Boulevard (facing Wat Koh school)
http://www.yellowpages-cambodia.com/restaurant-and-bar-guide/cafes-and-coffee-shops/t-and-coffee-world-22307.html

Give me a call or text me if you can't find the venue or will be late (still welcome). You're encouraged to bring your tech-savvy friends along.

Thanks,
--
Tharum Bun
Musings from Cambodia
http://tharum.info
Contributing Author
http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/author/tharum/

**FREEDOM DEAL**

FREEDOM DEAL is a new dramatic feature film by award winning
writer-director J Rosette of Camerado (BOOKWARS 2000, SUSAN HERO
2007), in association with High Def Productions of Phnom Penh,
Cambodia, managed by local Cambodian producer Chea Teang.

FREEDOM DEAL revolves around the Cambodian wartime experiences of two
refugees during the US/Vietnam conflict, which spilled over into
neighboring Cambodia following escalation of that war.

Read the treatment intro here (via PDF)
<http://www.camerado.com/items/FREEDOM_DEAL_INTRO.pdf >

http://www.camerado.com/items/FREEDOM_DEAL_INTRO.pdf

Quick Facts & Attachments

• J Rosette, attached to direct FREEDOM DEAL, is the director and
co-producer of two successful features already (BOOKWARS 2000; SUSAN
HERO 2007) and is a graduate of New York University [Film & TV 91'].


Mr. Rosette has been living and working in Cambodia since 2005,
speaks Khmer, and has been researching the project extensively via
both archival material and field trips to the provinces and
Cambodian-Vietnam border areas-- including a trip to the infamous
COSVN (NVA's "Jungle Pentagon") location in Northeastern
Cambodia.

• The original script is being co-written and developed along with
local Cambodian production colleagues, including High Def
Production's Chea Teang, attached as co-producer, and other staff in
Phnom Penh.

• Bob Lewis, founding member of seminal alternative rock band
DEVO—which formed at Kent State University following the student
protests against the US military incursion into Cambodia—is attached
as a music and story consultant.

• Relationships with key production service companies in
neighboring Thailand have been established in anticipation of
potential heavy production service requirements.

• Film production in Cambodia is still fairly new, and few of the
locations or stories intended for FREEDOM DEAL have yet been explored
on film, guaranteeing a unique movie experience.


=================================================================================

FREEDOM DEAL: the story of two simple people--an Uncle and a young
girl from the countryside of Cambodia--haplessly caught in the larger,
swirling conflict of the neighboring Vietnam War.

While the USA tears itself apart, two refugees ply their way on foot
through the torn landscapes of Cambodia, towards the distant capital
of Phnom Penh, where lies their hope for freedom.

Along the way, they encounter others who are passing through this
strange and secret war: a US soldier who's drifted from his mission;
enemy armies battling each other on foreign soil; the country witch
with her secret charms; an old prophetic one-legged soldier; and the
bizarre and psychedelic ghosts of the night, the "Arbs"--intent on
quenching their bloodlust as they prey on the victims of modern war.

CAST OF CHARACTERS:

Uncle Ramy

Sotheary (the little girl)

US President Nixon

US Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger

NVA & Viet Cong Soldiers

Khmer Rouge Soldier

US Special Forces Soldier

B52 Airmen Navigator and Pilot

Solders of the US First Cavalry Division

Legless old solder of the Khmer Republic

The Witch of the Countryside

Blood-eating, Flying-Head Ghosts ("Arbs") of the Cambodian
Countryside

Hippy Students (Kent State University)

Radical Left Wing Students (Kent State University)

Black Students (Jackson State University)

LOCATIONS:

The Cambodian Countryside

Jungle Sanctuaries

B52 Stratofortress (Interior or mockup)

Airbase Interiors & Girly Bars

College Campus Areas

Executive and Defense Department Offices, Washington, D.C.


==================================================================================

WELCOMING INTERESTED

INTERNATIONAL

PARTNERS

[For an anticipated 2009 Start Date]

FOR COMPLETE TREATMENT

PLEASE CONTACT:

CAMERADO

Attn: J Rosette / Chea Teang

PO Box 707 12000 Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA

Cambodia 855 012 194 2702

Thailand 66 081 617 9240

SKYPE kingcamerado

camerado@camerado.com

http://www.camerado.com



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Stuart Isett says:

Tiny Toones: B Boy Benefit for Cambodia
April 26th 2008, 6pm 'til late
At the Greenwood Collective
8537 Greenwood Ave. NW Seattle WA

Featuring the work of:
World B Boy champs Massive Monkees, legendary Seattle photographer Charles Peterson, immigration activist Many Uch & photographer Stuart Isett.

$5 donation at the door
Photographs for sale
All proceeds benefit The Tiny Toones.

Background:
Tiny Toones was born in the Bassac slum area of Phnom Penh, Cambodia and provides free HIV/AIDS, health, drug awareness, performing arts and language education in English and Khmer to underprivileged youth. It also serves as a community center, with an open door policy, where hundreds of children have a positive environment to channel their energy into learning and performing arts. The group was founded by Tuy Sobil, a.k.a. KK, originally from Long Beach, who brought his b boy dance talents to the streets of Cambodia to help the country struggling to rebuild after 30 years of war.

Funds raised from the event will be used to support Tiny Toones as well as purchased a small mini-van so the kids can be driven safely to school, dance performances and rehearsals. A $5 cover will be charged, plus many talented, local photographers will be donating photographs for sale, with proceeds going to the benefit. Donations will also be accepted online and at the event.

DONATE NOW. Visit greenwoodcollective.com/tinytoones/