I am a film student with a specification in documentary and i found the Documentary center well organized and with an excellent material. I also met many interesting fellow documentarists while spending several days there.
As a film student myself i couldn't not have visited this treasure of documentaries passion and knowledge. If you are in to this definitely worth go there.
After a friend who volunteered there invited me to a movie showing, I figured I'd check it out. If you're looking to get connected with the local arts seen, this is the place to go!
On our visit the owners were away and Harry was looking after the gallery/library. It was almost a bohemian experience to browse the documentary photographic commentary on Asia, while Harry toggled on his guitar. It is a small gallery but really worth a visit if you are interest in documentary comment. There are a few good books on photography and it was just a nice quiet visit. A short stroll away is a small bakery with fresh coffee and a variety of baked goods. Ask the friendly people at the gallery for directions.
This gallery, situated in a peaceful soi off Wualai Road just outside the inner city of Chiang Mai, exhibited black-and white photos of a Korean photographer on the Kopino in the Philippines. We learnt a lot.Upstairs they have a library. As a member you can use this library, also borrow DvDs.They have regular film screenings. See on their website.
It is a very informative institution if you like the art of documentary and they also running many interesting workshops and free projections. Worth visit.
If you like photography this place is not to be missed. Exhibitions, workshops, loads of books on the subject. For movie fans this place is a gem too. Not only the movie nights are worth mentioning, their movie library is great too.
Skip the blockbusters at the cineplex. DAA has feature films Monday nights and documentaries Thursday nights. Schedule on website. 60 baht entry; 20 baht soft drinks; 80 baht beer or wine; free popcorn... and friendly people.
We fell upon this place because of a film it was showing about Burmese migrants living in Thailand. The venue was very nice, and it allowed us to see and do something we would not ordinarily participate in while traveling. The subject of future events looked interesting as well. It made me wish we would be in Chiang Mai long enough to go back. Very cool place!
if you are into arts then this the recommended place for you! their materials are superb. they also workshops and they are good.