by Windy Borman | Feb 3, 2011 | Eyes of Thailand, Notes from Soraida and FAE
Below is Part 2 of the two-part article, originally written in 1993 by Sean Whyte. (Read Part 1 here): “Soraida, I think it’s a wonderful idea. We both know it won’t be easy but if anyone can get this hospital built, I’m certain you are that person. Please keep me...
by Windy Borman | Jan 19, 2011 | Eyes of Thailand, Notes from the Director
What do Rotterdam, Antwerp, Amsterdam, London, Copenhagen, Milan and Singapore all have in common? A love for Asian Elephants, thanks to the Elephant Parade. The Elephant Parade is an open air art exhibition of decorated elephant statues, designed by famous and...
by Windy Borman | Dec 6, 2010 | Eyes of Thailand, Notes from the Director, Press Release
I am happy to announce that Watermark Restaurant and Bar in Phuket, Thailand will host a fundraiser for the Friends of the Asian Elephant (FAE) Elephant Hospital and The Eyes of Thailand documentary film on Saturday 11 December 2010. The event will feature: A...
by Windy Borman | Nov 8, 2010 | Eyes of Thailand, Notes from the Director
According to The Irrawaddy, during the U.S.-Vietnam War, the conflict spilled over into Laos, which led to U.S. warplanes dropping more than two million tons of bombs (or 270 million explosives) over Laos. This, according to UN data, is more than all the explosives...
by Windy Borman | Nov 4, 2010 | Eyes of Thailand, Notes from the Director
Today I completed the 5-day film shoot at the Friends of the Asian Elephant (FAE) Elephant Hospital. It has been an emotional week and I decided to wrap the day interviewing Soriada Salwala (FAE’s founder) and Dr. Preecha. The quest of a documentary film shoot...
