Thats right film world- the Flake Film Festival is currently in Japan and we are starting a new worldwide adventure to show your films to the people of resorts around the world!
After much thought, discussion and planning0- festival director is currently in NISEKO, on the north island of the amazing country we know as JAPAN!
I have been working hard at establishing some roots and screening venues here in NISEKO- the powder (snow!!) capital of the world! Over the next few weeks, i will be updating you (and the website...finally) with all the info. But as sneak preview i can tell you that we have a huge interest and also a massive Aussie and english speaking network up here in Hokkaido, japan- it looks like we will be screening the 2008 festival here in late January, then a BEST OF FLAKE in February ans kicking off a whole new festival including local japanes entries in March 2009!
We are still confirming some critical details, but all looks good for Flake and your films!
Just in case your not aware- Niseko is the most snow and mixed culture region in Japan (not to mention almost 40% of Niseko is owned and operated by Australians!) along with many operators and vistors from USA, CANADA, UK, EUROPE and other Asian citizens from Hong Kong, China and Singapore- many of which share a passion for film, music, adventure and of course great powder snow.
You should hopefully also be aware by now- that though Flake is based in Ski Resort Towns- we are NOT a Ski/ Snowboard Film Festival- though we do include a small few ski/board/sport films-we are a complete film festival with the majority of our films being Drama, Comedy, Docco, Mockumentry and animation- we are the real deal for filmmakers and offer amazing cash awards, prizes and and atmospher unique to Flake style- we simply love film, snow, travel and along with our audience we just want to see a diverse rabge of excellent short films that tell many a different story!
So keep posted on this site for more info- and get involved, tell your friends, family, colleagues and crew all about Flake- and more importantly start planning gto enter a film!
BE IN TOUCH SOON
Chook
Festival Director