Visual Documentary Project 2017: Southeast Asia Short Documentary Film Screening and Discussion

In 2011, the Kyoto University Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) set up the "Visual Documentary Project" as a platform for young Southeast Asian filmmakers to share their realities through documentaries -- to let others look through their eyes, feel through their minds and imaginations, and experience Southeast Asia from the ground.
Each year has had a specific theme, selected based on the interests of CSEAS researchers, leading to stimulating discussions, and bringing about new ways of looking at local issues.
This year's theme was "Urban Life in Southeast Asia", and has attracted over 100 submissions from across the region. Five were selected for screening this December in Kyoto and Tokyo .
The directors and other members of the selected production teams will attend these screenings to deliver talks and take part in discussions with commentators.
The events are free to attend, with no prior registration required.