Hello!
We’re huge fans of Khmerization and wanted to pass on something new that could be a nice fit for you and your followers.
We are documentary filmmakers currently in post production on YEAR 33. YEAR 33 tells the story of an art revival in Cambodia 33 years after the Khmer Rouge genocide. Included in this email is also a press release, a few stills from our film, and a link to our trailer to give you more information.
We think YEAR 33 could be a great story for Khmerization for these reasons:
- Sharing a Positive Story About Cambodia with the World - There may be many problems in Cambodia, but there is also a lot of good! By supporting the positive efforts of hard working people, everyone is stronger.
- Importance of the Arts - YEAR 33 champions the arts as a path to a better future. We directly support artists through facilitating international collaboration and exposure for Cambodia’s growing art scene.
- Preservation & Innovation - YEAR 33 advocates creativity and exploring new ideas, while honoring ancient traditions.
We feel confident that the themes touched on in YEAR 33 are as moving to you and your team as they are to us. If you’re interested in doing a piece, please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can make the writing process easy for your team. I can supply more photos if you'd like.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Kathryn
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Kathryn Lejeune | Producer
Sueño Documentary Films, LLC
Los Angeles, CA | KathrynLejeune@gmail.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Artists Revive Golden Age of Cambodia in Upcoming Doc
YEAR 33 is a feature length documentary currently in post-production that tells the stories of three young Khmer artists who are quietly working to revive their country’s devastated artistic heritage after genocide. An intimate glimpse into their lives reveal universal truths within the unique and fascinating setting of a quickly changing Cambodia. The film sheds light on the beauty and hope that can come from persevering through hardships and the strength that springs from artistic expression. The filmmakers launched a Kickstarter campaign on March 3rd to raise $99k in 33 days to finish the film and bring worldwide exposure to Cambodia’s historic revival.
Thirty three years after a brutal regime targeted and killed 90% of artists and a nearly one third of the entire population, Cambodia is still recovering. Economic hardship and political strife has slowed progress, leaving the country one of the poorest in the world. However, the art scene has lately seen a resurgence of growth due to a dedicated group of individuals determined to see their country as once again “the Pearl of Asia.”
“For the past couple of decades the entire country has been closed,” said Loven Ramos, owner of art hotel and gallery 1961 in Siem Reap, “So people have been interested to rediscover a culture that was for the longest time under the shadows of secrecy … but now it’s great that the entire world has been awakened and are hungry and thirsty to rediscover [this culture].”
This growing revival is fragile, yet filled with incredible potential to make a real difference in Cambodia. “We want to encourage everyone with a love for art, culture, and travel to join this movement,” said Lejeune, “It doesn’t matter where you live, together we can bolster the efforts of these talented artists and create something beautiful and lasting.”
YEAR 33 is being produced by Sueño Documentary Films, LLC. Founded in early 2012 by Kathryn Lejeune and Janna Watkins, Sueño’s mission is to produce meaningful films that catalyze positive change. They have partnered with Creative Visions Foundation and CineCause on YEAR 33. In addition to telling the compelling stories of art revival in Cambodia, YEAR 33 features a mesmerizing and soulful soundtrack with contributors such as praCh Ly, a rapper and social activist, and other from the indie rock scene.
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For further information, contact:
Kathryn Lejeune, Producer / Director
Sueño Documentary Films, LLC
Los Angeles, CA
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