When you ask anyone who has visited Bali, "What's the best thing about Bali?" Their response is usually the same - "the people". Whether it's a 30 second chat with the waiter at breakfast or a 3 hour surf lesson discovering the hip phrases of surfing language, their warmth, charm and friendliness shine through leaving you feeling refreshed and wanting more.
And more is their waiting for you, with a wealth of interesting characters eager to show you; colourful temple ceremonies, endless beaches at sunset, dramatic misty volcanoes, terraced rice fields under the dappled light of coconut trees, candle lit fine dining, charming villages, pulsating nightlife and pounding surf - just for starters. We want you to see the beautiful rice fields, the Barong dance by torch light, pounding surf below temples perched on the cliff top, the arts and crafts in the markets and so much more.
So when you think about your next holiday, think about making friends with the people of Bali.
"Bali is my life" - this is a powerful statement that reflects the fact that Bali is not just like any tourist destination but a beautiful island that is owned and lived by the Balinese who welcome visitors to enjoy the island. As a statement it is emotional, honest and true , it invites the world to discover why Bali is so special.
In this campaign we we are proud to present Bali not through its beauty, or its tourism industry but through the one consitent backbone of the island; its people.
Make Bali part of your life
“Bali is my Life” is a multi-faceted documentary film project (inspired by the BHA “Bali is my Life” campaign), rooted in respect and care for the island’s cultures and eco-systems. Supported by many of Bali’s most respected brands and produced by an award-winning international team, the film is luminous with images of Bali’s rich traditional culture and breathtaking natural beauty.
Most importantly, “Bali is my Life” features many of the positive, optimistic people and projects based on the island, working together to maintain and enhance Bali’s world-famous harmony and beauty in a sustainable, compassionate way.
The unifying message is clear: Bali is a living treasure that deserves to be cared for. The film is an act of devotion, a prayer that the Bali we all know and love may continue to flourish for future generations.
The film has been shot in High Definition, utilizing the most current tools of modern independent film-making. The soundtrack consists of original recordings, composed and performed by many of Bali’s finest contemporary musicians, and recorded at a world-class facility.
Kim Kindersley - UK - Producer & Director
Multi-award winning film director and producer of feature documentary Whale Dreamers.Whale Dreamers, co-produced with Julian Lennon, is the winner of 8 international awards including Best Film at Monaco International Film Festival, Best Film in Byron Bay Australia, Best International Film in New Zealand, Best Documentary in Toronto, Best Soundtrack Lake Tahoe in Reno and others.
Kim has been making films for over 20 years, including seven other internationally selling TV documentaries. His credits include: The Dolphin’s Gift (1990) with narration by John Hurt and music by Michael Kaman; The Dolphin’s Story (1993) with Kiefer Sutherland and music by Clannad; Vanishing Prayer (1997), a film for the Commission on Human Rights in Geneva with Sovereign Dine Nation of the Four Corners in Arizona; and a 1999 V Special on Julian Lennon, shot on tour all over Australia.
Kim has also directed campaigns for IFAW, Planet Ark, Greenpeace, Reuters Environmental News Service, and the Save the Whales Again Campaign starring Pierce Brosnan.
www.whaledreamers.com
Paulus Arianto - Indonesia, Art Vision Bali - Producer
Art Vision Bali (AVB) is a Bali-based company expert in executing promotional videos and documentations for the island’s tourism practitioners, especially within the hotel industry. Over the years, AVB has accumulated an impressive clientele, handling video production for JVC, Suzuki, Astra Honda, Bvlgari, Bali Intercontinental Resort, Waterbom Park & Spa, and many others. With state-of-the-art equipment and a trained team of production professionals, AVB is a winning combination of innovation, experience, and resources.
www.avb-bali.com
Robert Weber - USA - Producer & Music Producer
A music, film, and event producer making home on Bali since 2006, Robert Weber has dedicated his talents to the creation of meaningful media that promotes social and ecological harmony and vitality, Robert operates a music production facility near Ubud. Album credits include “Deliverance” by Shimshai, “Where is BKP?” by BKP, “Bhakti Child” by Punnu Wasu, “Never Know” by Wavegarden, and others. He is also the co-founder and music director of the BaliSpirit Festival (www.balispiritfestival.com), which is fast gaining recognition as one of Asia’s premier holistic/wellness/cultural events.
His company, Woven Media, is a pioneering web-based media firm that creates and distributes films on non-profit projects. He also operates a music production facility near Ubud, Bali.
www.wovenmedia.net
Ernest Weiss-Hariyanto - Indonesia - Producer & Editor
Ernest is an established editor and filmmaker in Asia with 13 years of experience working with broadcast television, post-production facilities, commercials and documentary production. Born in Java, Indonesia, he has resided and worked in Australia, Thailand, India and Israel, His production credits include award-winning documentary features Laya Project and Voice over the Bridge. Currently he runs Republik Pictures a production and post-production services company based in Ubud, Bali.
www.ernesth.com
Michael Genrich - Germany - Associate Producer
Accomplished international music and film project manager,and event organizer in the cultural and commercial sectors,activein Asia, Australia, Europe and the US, with extensive professional experience and a BA in “Media & Entertainment Management”.
