Lights! Camera! Aziza’s Place Film Program is Back in Action

Aziza’s Place film education program, sponsored by ArtVenture, has recommenced as of June 1st. Five AP students are taught by Mr. Timothy Vann, a professional Cambodian filmmaker and founder of HighDef Productions based in Phnom Penh. Mr. Vann has experience in directing and writing movies and commercials for Khmer television. His expertise lies in the techniques and production of film. We are excited to have this qualified teacher resume the film program.
Through this unique program, students are educated in the entire filmmaking process; from film history and technique to concept creation and production. After learning the lighting, sound, and film equipment, each student brings their own story to life with the help of their classmates in a short, 15 minute film.

With Mr. Vann, the students have developed their pre-production concept, a story titled “Hygiene City.” The premise of this film is to document Phnom Penh’s poor waste management system. Their idea is to make a documentary depicting Phnom Penh’s current waste management problems and to compare it to a city renowned for its clean waste management practices.

The film education program was pioneered and taught by Nader Ebrahimi, Aziza’s Place past director. Nader’s knowledge and passion as a professional filmmaker greatly inspired his film students. Aziza’s Place film program is the first of its kind in Phnom Penh. We are grateful to Nader for visualizing the benefits and impact a program like this can have on children at AP and in Cambodian culture.