Sokpoly Voeun

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Sokpoly Voeun
Sokpoly Voeun, Portrait
Born
Kim Poly

(1990-07-11) July 11, 1990 (age 33)
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
NationalityKhmer
OccupationFilm director
Years active2022-present
Known forMetal Strings
Height162 m (531 ft 6 in)
PartnerDin Tuk
Children1

The native form of this personal name is Voeun Sokpoly. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals. In this Cambodian name, the surname is Sokpoly. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Voeun.

Sokpoly Voeun (Khmer: វឿន សុខប៉ូលី; born July 11, 1990) is a Cambodian film director, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker, horror action, and thriller.[1]

Early life[edit]

My Task Film Poster

Sokpoly dedicated many years to seeking out supporters and partnerships in order to create a collection of short films single-handedly and without any financial resources. Despite successfully bringing some projects to fruition, such as My Tasks 2023, budget limitations ultimately led to crucial scenes being omitted.[2]

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Film career[edit]

In 2023, American Intercon School provided the platform for the launch of his inaugural film, 'My Task'.[2] Despite facing financial limitations, Sokpoly Voeun successfully produced and directed the film, which delves into the life of a school bus driver tasked with ferrying students safely to their destination.[3] The narrative emphasizes emotions, introspection, and a profound sense of responsibility as core themes.[2]

With significant backing from Puur Un Sourire D'enfant, a student at a film school in 2024, his second film 'Metal Strings' was successfully produced.[4] The premiere of 'Metal Strings' took place at the 'Cloud Metal Film Fest' on June 9, 2024.[5]

The narrative of 'Metal Strings' traces back to a decade ago when Nara served as a pivotal member of Reign in Slumber, a renowned Cambodian metal band. Together with his bandmates Alain, Ronan, Tin, and Nel, Nara devoted himself to safeguarding their unique music genre amidst numerous challenges.[6][7][8][9] From battling artist discrimination to navigating a toxic societal landscape, the members of Reign in Slumber persistently sought to garner recognition and appreciation for their creative endeavors.[10][11]

Metal Strings, Poster

Film[edit]

Documentary[edit]

  • Metal Strings 2024.[5]
Year Title Director Writer Producer DoP Notes Ref.
2024 Metal Strings Yes Yes Yes Yes Co-DoP Rayesh Nand-Sharma. [5][12]

Short Film[edit]

Year Title Director Writer Producer DoP Notes Ref.
2023 My Tasks Yes Yes Yes Yes [3]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Film Festival Award Nominee Result Ref.
2024 Cloud Metal Film Fest Premiere Metal Strings Premiere
Official Selected Selected
Cambodia International Film Festival Best Cambodia Documentaries Metal Strings to be announced [13]
Chaktomuk Short Film Festival Best Cambodian Short (Documentary) Metal Strings to be announced [14]
Cambodia Town Film Festival Best Short Documentary Films Metal Strings to be announced [15]
Tirana International Film Festival Best Documentary short Metal Strings to be announced [16]
Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival Best Short documentary films Metal Strings to be announced [17]
Golden Grape Short Film Festival Best Short documentary film Metal Strings to be announced [18]
Monterrey International Film Festival Best Short Documentary Metal Strings to be announced [19]
Ci Vietnam Festival All Categories Metal Strings to be announced [20]
Cairo International Film Festival CIFF - Short Film Competition Metal Strings to be announced [21]
Tehran International Short Film Festival Best Documentary Metal Strings to be announced [22]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Sokpoly Voeun | Director, Writer, Cinematographer". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  2. ^ a b c d Voeun, Sokpoly (2024-01-22), My Tasks (Short, Drama), Koemsien Seun, Sokpoly Voeun, retrieved 2024-05-04
  3. ^ a b c "Mengly J. Quach Education". mjqeducation.edu.kh. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  4. ^ "Pour un Sourire d'Enfant". Pour un Sourire d'Enfant. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  5. ^ a b c Voeun, Sokpoly (2024-05-15), Metal Strings (Documentary, Short), Pierre-Yves Devroute, Alain Ou, Nara Tsitra, retrieved 2024-05-04
  6. ^ "REIGN IN SLUMBER". REIGN IN SLUMBER. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  7. ^ "Reign in Slumber - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". www.metal-archives.com. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  8. ^ "Music Festivals strike the right chord - Khmer Times". 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  9. ^ "Back to work, Checkered Past farewell to guitarist - Khmer Times". 2019-10-03. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  10. ^ "Cambodian Blackened Crust Masters Reign In Slumber Announce Split 7"". Unite Asia. 2020-04-07. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  11. ^ "A Quick Guide to Phnom Penh's Small, Fierce Hardcore Scene". Bandcamp Daily. 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  12. ^ "Rayesh Nand-Sharma | Cinematographer, Art Department". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  13. ^ "Home". Cambodia International Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  14. ^ "Chaktomuk Short Film Festival – Where Your Stories Unfold". Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  15. ^ "PSE at the Cambodia Town Film Festival 2018". Pour un Sourire d'Enfant. 2018-08-20. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  16. ^ "Home". TIFF. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  17. ^ "LUFF". www.luff.ch. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  18. ^ "Account Suspended". tff.ge. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  19. ^ "Monterrey Film Festival – Festival Internacional del Cine". Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  20. ^ "Ici Vietnam Festival Cinéma". Ici Vietnam Festival Cinéma (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  21. ^ "Cairo International Film Festival". Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  22. ^ "Home | Tehran International Short Film Festival". 2020-07-15. Retrieved 2024-05-07.

External links[edit]

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