A Bangkok International Film Festival was held in 2002, organized by Nation Multimedia Group in cooperation with the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Celebrities in attendance included Jean-Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal and Jennifer Tilly.
A gala ball held during the festival at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center featured composer Maurice Jarre conducting the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, performing some of his film scores.
The closing film was the world premiere of Ong-Bak, the lead-acting debut by Thai action star Tony Jaa.
[1][2][3] The awards banquet was held at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, with Princess Ubol Ratana presiding.