In the run-up to the 2008 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, CNN is to feature the power and reach of Asia-Pacific cinema in four half-hour SCENE BY SCENE documentaries starting October 4th. Covering over 70 countries, one third of the earth and half of the world’s film output, Asia-Pacific cinema has never been more prominent and these programs celebrate its diversity and reach. See the video: http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/10/23/scenebyscene/index.html

1. Scene By Scene is an Asia Pacific Screen Awards production in association with CNN.

2. Films are more than a motion picture.

3. Some go through the impossible to make a film.

4. While some challenge social norms to tell a story.

5. They celebrate cultural traditions, values, and allow us the opportunity to appreciate differences.

6. CNN International's Scene by Scene captures the heart and culture of Asia Pacific, one film at a time.

9. Episode 1: Oct 4-5 New Zealand/ Pakistan/ Thailand On location with Royal Filmmaker, HRH Prince Chatri of Thailand, directing his latest epic 'The Legend of King Naresuan’. Thailand Thailand’s royal filmmaker, Prince Chatrichalerm Yukol, is on set on his latest film involving thousands of extras and over 200 elephants. One of the most famous and successful Thai film directors, Chatri’s film Suriyothai became the country’s highest grossing film earning more than $18M at the box office.

11. Episode 2: Oct 11-12 Russia / Jordan / Palestine Territories Jordanian film students learning camera techniques. Jordan SCENE BY SCENE examines how Jordan’s new film industry is by royal command. Her Royal Highness, Princess Rym Al-Ali, a board member of the Royal Film Commission lays out the Royal Family’s vision to make Jordan a powerhouse of Middle Eastern cinema by attracting filmmakers from all over the region.

15. Scene By Scene airs on CNN International on the following dates and times*: Oct 4-5; 11-12; 18-19; Nov 1-2 Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 8am & 1pm The Screening Room Asia Pacific Screen Awards Special airs Nov 26, 29-30 Wednesday at 530pm, Saturday at 430pm, and Sunday at130pm *All airtimes shown are for Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Philippines and Taiwan. For India minus 2.5 hours, Bangkok and Indonesia minus 1 hour, Brisbane add 2 hours, Sydney and Melbourne add 3 hours. CNN International is a 24-hour news channel which reacts to live events and breaking news. Therefore, program schedules are subject to change.