Tugu Hotel Fundraising Dinner

The iconic Hotel Tugu Bali as parts of its mission in bringing back to life the art, soul and romance of Indonesia in collaboration with the Bali International Indigenous Film Festival proudly present a very special fundraising evening on May 7th.

   

Join this enchanting evening as Lawrence Blair, filmmaker, author and anthropologist spins a few tales about exploring some of the wild regions of Indonesia, and his experiences travelling into the lands of indigenous people. Lawrence is a great storyteller and a legendary figure of Indonesia and award-winning documentary filmmaker of the Emmy-nominated BBC/PBS series, “Ring of Fire.”   

Added to this wonderful and rare opportunity to meet Lawrence Blair, several other award-winning and notable filmmakers will also be heading each of the ten tables set for this magnificent evening. These directors have flown in from around the world for the second Bali International Indigenous Film Festival in Ubud from May 10th – 12th . 

Joining us for this evening are; Charles Hill Smith, an award-winning Australian filmmaker of several films on the Indigenous cultures of Australia and Papua, Hugo Metz, a film producer who collaborates with European major TV broadcasters through his film production company, If Not Us Then Who producing 

Indigenous films all over the world, filmmaker Marko Randelovic, a very talented documentary filmmaker who has produced many films on cultures of Bali and we have the honour of presenter, healer and educator Milliwanga, an Aboriginal leader from Arnhem land in Northern Australia, Craig Commanda and Jani Bellefleur, two indigenous film makers from Canada who have come a long way to represent their 

people.

With a filmmaker at each table, this will be an intimate opportunity to share conversation and dinner with 10 of the most talented and committed Indigenous film industry leaders, who have devoted their lives to bringing the stories from the communities onto the screen by helping to raise the voice of indigenous 

people, address environmental issues and create beautiful films supporting cultural preservation in Indonesia and around the world.  

 

The evening will begin at 7 pm with an Indigenous dance performance followed by a few words from Lawrence Blair and Emmanuela Shinta and David Metcalf, the co-founders of the Bali International Indigenous Film Festival. A sumptuous four-course meal will be served at Hotel Tugu Bali’s majestic Bale Agung, designed to revive and preserve the almost forgotten stories from the past, surrounding the disappearing cultures of Indonesia.

Win an opportunity to bid for a cabin on the magnificent Seven Seas Luxury Schooner to explore Flores, worth $ 13,000 and a cruise on the beautiful Rungan river in Central Borneo to see the orangutans and visit the Dayak communities, plus a luxury stay at the multiple awards winning Hotel Tugu Lombok. 

Most importantly this is a fund raising night and money raised from the dinner and auction will go directly

to support indigenous film makers in Indonesia via the Ranu Welum Film Making fund; www.ranuwelum.org 

The lucky door prize – 2 x VIP tickets to attend the Grand Opening night of the Bali International Indigenous Film Festival at Njana Tilem Museum, Mas, Ubud on May 10th . 

Tickets to this incredible evening are limited and on sale for Rp 1.1 million++ and can be purchased online or at Hotel Tugu Bali Canggu.  

Limited seats. Book now.  

For info more information visit www.indigenousfilmfestbi.com

On the Southwest coast of Bali, on a long silky stretch of sand facing the Indian Ocean, Hotel Tugu Bali, standing against the warm glow of the setting sun, is a poet’s dream come true. Hotel Tugu Bali, on the famous surf and sunset 

Canggu Beach, is a work of love that has been designed to be a living testament of exotic, cultural Bali as much as a romantic resort. Priceless antiques and art from all over Bali and Java are lovingly places within the soaring main pavilion, in the intimate dining rooms and in the 21 suites and surrounding the property’s blooming lotus ponds and bridges.

Tugu Bali commemorates the forgotten history and heritage of Java and Bali – bringing back to life the island, as it was intended to be – while at the same time offering all the exceptional hospitality, personalized services, luxury 

and romance for which Bali has become renowned.

The Bali International Indigenous Film Festival protects indigenous culture through film. This year marks the second annual festival based in beautiful Ubud, Bali at Paradiso Theatre. Last year’s event was a tremendous success, selling out on opening night. This year we are bringing together filmmakers from 14 different 

countries and celebrating over 30 films in the 3-day stretch.

Each ticket sale directly supports, protects and ultimately empowers the indigenous tribes and communities around

the world.