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Voices of Lao Cinema is the central archive and resource hub dedicated to promoting and preserving the work of Lao filmmakers. Explore profiles, track opportunities, and celebrate international achievements.

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Upcoming Deadlines

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Purin Film Fund

Focus: Production & Post-production for Southeast Asian filmmakers.

Expected: September-October 2026

Busan ACF (Asian Cinema Fund)

Focus: Development funding for Asian film projects.

Expected: June 2026

Featured Filmmakers

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Anysay Keola

Anysay Keola

Director / Producer / Founder of Purin Film Fund

A leading figure in the new Lao cinema wave, known for authentic narratives that bridge tradition and modernity. Key advocate for regional film development.

Director Producer Purin Fund
Mattie Do

Mattie Do

Director / Writer / First Lao Female Horror Director

Internationally recognized for bringing genre cinema (horror, thriller) to Laos, putting Lao film on the global festival map with a unique style.

Horror Genre Cinema International
Khamhou Phannhalath

Khamhou Phannhalath

Documentary Filmmaker / Cinematographer

Focuses on ethnographic and environmental documentaries, capturing the changing landscapes and cultures of Laos with a profound visual sensitivity.

Documentary Cinematography Ethnography

Recently at Festivals

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Busan IFF 2025

  • "The Last River" by Khamhou Phannhalath (Documentary Showcase)
  • "Vientiane Noir" by Soulyxay Xayachack (Short Film Competition)

October 2025

Luang Prabang FF 2024

  • Lao National Showcase featuring 12+ new films
  • Panel: "The Future of Lao Film Funding" with Anysay Keola

December 2024