Agence Française de Développement and ARPAA – Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center Launch a Major National Project to Strengthen Audiovisual Memory Preservation and Youth Empowerment in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, 06 February 2026

The Association pour la Recherche, la Production et l’Archivage de Documents Audiovisuels (ARPAA) – Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center, with principal financial support from the Agence Française de Développement, and co-funding from Rei Foundation Limited, the Henry Luce Foundation, and Myriad U.S.A., is pleased to announce the launch of the three-year project “Enhancing the Preservation of Audiovisual Memory and Youth Empowerment.” Continue reading…


CALL FOR TENDER (OPEN BID)

(Supply, Delivery, Installation, and Commissioning of Server, Storage, and Data Center Equipment)

Issuing Organization:

Association pour la recherche, la production et l’archivage de documents audiovisuels (ARPAA) / aka Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center

Address: 64, Street 200, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Project: Enhancing the Preservation of Audiovisual Memory and Youth Empowerment

Tender Reference: ARPAA/IT/Server-Storage/2026

Date of Publication: 31 January 2026

Submission Deadline: 28 February 2026 at 6pm (Phnom Penh Time)

To access the relevant documents for this Call for Tender, please:

– Click this link: https://drive.google.com/…/1HVGE…

– Scan the QR code in the poster below


Call for Applications: Documentary Film and Multimedia Training Program for School Year 2026–2027

With the support of the AFD – Agence Française de Développement (AFD), The Henry Luce Foundation, and Rei Foundation Limited, the Bophana Center (ARPAA) is implementing a project entitled “Enhancing the Preservation of Audiovisual Memory and Youth Empowerment” for a period of three (3) years, from November 2025 to October 2028.

🎥🎬 This project will provide scholarships to 12 (twelve) young people each year to participate in a Documentary Film and Multimedia Production Training Program.

☑️ Selection Criteria

• Cambodian citizens, including Khmer, ethnic minorities, and indigenous peoples living in Cambodia

• Aged between 18 and 30 years old

• No criminal conviction

• Strong interest in documenting and telling stories about Cambodia

• Fully available to participate in all training sessions

(Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply)

🎁 Benefits for Selected Trainees

• Free training and use of filming equipment

• Health insurance coverage during the training period

• Accommodation provided for trainees from provinces

• Certificate of completion

• Opportunities to showcase their works at national and international film festivals

📝 How to Apply

Please complete the application form via the following link:

https://forms.gle/USfTyjaG6xNoFDD59

or collect the application form directly at the Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center, or scan the QR code on the poster below.

📅 Application deadline: No later than February 22, 2026

📅 Training period: From March 9, 2026 to March 8, 2027

⏱️ Training schedule: Monday to Friday (8 hours per day)

📍 Training location: Bophana Center, Phnom Penh

📞 For more information: Please contact 010 775 151 or 017 672 926

(The Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center reserves the right to make changes to the program if necessary.)


Partage, 2023

The French painter Danhôo has recently donated one of his works, titled Partage (Sharing), to the Bophana Center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Co-founded by filmmakers Rithy Panh and Pannakar Ieu, this center plays a crucial role in preserving the country’s audiovisual archives. The handover of the painting, received with gratitude, highlights Danhôo’s commitment to memory and cultural heritage.

In addition, the artist is further deepening his involvement by becoming an ambassador for the Fragments #KH50 project. This program, led by the Fragmentis Vitae Asia association, aims to collect and share the testimonies of Cambodian families who lived under the Khmer Rouge regime over the past 50 years.

Through this gesture and commitment, Danhôo puts his art at the service of transmission and dialogue. His involvement provides valuable visibility to this initiative while strengthening the connection between artistic creation and collective memory.

All proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Bophana Center to support its cultural mission.

For those interested in this artwork and who wish to support the Bophana Center, please contact us by email at info@bophana.org.


Bophana Center to Celebrate World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on October 27th, 2024

Phnom Penh, October 25, 2024 – Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center will join the global community in celebrating World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on October 27th, 2024. This important day, designated by UNESCO, aims to raise awareness about the significance of preserving audiovisual materials for future generations. As part of the commemoration, Bophana Center invites individuals, institutions, and the general public across Cambodia to reflect on the value of their own audiovisual collections, which may be stored in homes, offices, or warehouses.

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“MEETING WITH POL POT”, a film by director Rithy Panh, has been chosen to represent Cambodia in the competition for Best International Feature Film at the 2025 Academy Awards.

“𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗢𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗧”(original title “Rendez-vous avec Pol Pot”), a film by director​ Rithy Panh, has been chosen to represent Cambodia in the competition for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, to be held on 2 March 2025, Cambodia Oscar® Selection committee announces officially. The Cambodia Film Commission, which promotes Cambodian cinema abroad, said that an independent jury of experts chose Rithy Panh’s film as this year’s entry for Cambodia. Continue reading…


Mekong Discovery Days at the 13th Cambodia International Film Festival

The “Mekong Discovery Days”, a significant feature of the 13th Cambodia International Film Festival, was held on June 27–28, 2024, with an attendance of about 3,000 participants at the Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center (CJCC). The event was inaugurated by H.E. Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, emphasizing the critical importance of environmental conservation along the Mekong River, its coastal areas, and regions throughout Cambodia for sustainable development. Continue reading…


13th Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) Opening Gala on the evening of June 25, 2024

On the evening of June 25, 2024, the 13th Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) Opening Gala took place at Chaktomuk Hall under the highest presence of Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, Her Excellency Dr. Phoeurng Sackona, and Governor of Central Banking, Her Excellency Dr. Chea Serey, who is an “Honorary Patron” of the 13th CIFF. The evening featured the premiere of the film “Elvis of Cambodia,” directed by Mr. Chris Parkhurst who has brough the first film showcases about the life of iconic Cambodian singer Sin Sisamouth, with members of his family in attendance. Two of his original legacy songs were performed by Ms. Sin Setsochhata, his granddaughter, evoking memories of his unique and imperial voice.

The Bophana Center and CIFF team extend their deep gratitude to the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, the Governor of Central Banking, ambassadors, representatives from international and national organizations, sponsors, Mr. Sin Sisamouth’s family, actors, actresses, and other guests who attended this memorable event.

This year, the 13th edition of the Cambodia International Film Festival presents 153 films, including 48 Khmer films, both short and feature-length, from 41 countries worldwide. We invite everyone to enjoy these films from June 26 to 30 at various screening venues in Phnom Penh for free.


Meeting of Rei Foundation, Bophana Center, Khmer Communities in Japan, and the Alive Team—a group of Cambodian youth based in Japan

On May 26, 2024, the Rei Foundation, the Bophana Center, Khmer Communities in Japan, and the Alive Team—a group of Cambodian youth based in Japan—joined forces for the Acts of Memory Project. This project aimed to capture and record dialogues between Khmer Rouge survivors and their descendants, preserving these important narratives for future generations. …

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