Padang, (Antara Sumbar) - The Andalas University in Padang, West Sumatra capital city, will hold the Andalas Film Exhibition (AFE) 2017 from November 18 to December 3, 2017, a spokesman has said.
"We want to revive cinema (creation) in West Sumatra by giving awards to the works of West Sumatra filmmakers and by organizing the film festival for eight days," Findo Bramata, organizing committee chairman of AFE 2017, stated here, Friday.
He further revealed the festival had the mission to restore the spirit of cinema in West Sumatra, and there would be a follow-up to reactivate film activities in West Sumatra.
Films have various functions, according to how it is packaged, he observed.
"Films are not only enjoyed as a means of entertainment, but also can be a means to convey messages," he noted.
In addition to these, films also have an important role to play as a medium of social change, he pointed out. (*)
Andalas Film Exhibition Hold November until December 2017
Logo AFE. (Antara)
