MARG1N is a Southeast Asian film magazine based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Our annual publication links two Southeast Asian countries under a single theme, exploring cinema peripherally.
 MARG1N is a Southeast Asian film magazine based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Our annual publication links two Southeast Asian countries under a single theme, exploring cinema peripherally.
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ISSUE ONE

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This first issue is dedicated to a familiar time almost made obsolete by digital rippers. Phnom Penh, a notorious haven for pirated DVDs, resembles the milieu also experienced by Filipinos. The pairing of Cambodia and the Philippines in this first issue of the magazine connects our common images and stories, born through the nexus of Southeast Asia as a diverse, rapidly transforming cultural and economic sphere.

From declarations to in-depth analyses, this issue highlights thoughts from filmmakers, actors, critics, and viewers. We also feature fragments of fiction, personal essays, comics, and photography. The magazine’s pieces interweave, untethered to nations, each echoing and reacting to the other. Twenty contributions from the two countries will highlight the concept of piracy as an integral part of our cinema culture. Please enjoy the thoughts and images, derived from the glitches of pirated CDs, one last time.


SPECIFICATIONS
  • Type: softcover
  • Dimensions: 148 mm x 210 mm
  • Pages: 128
  • ISBN: 978-9924-9936-0-5
  • Language: English
  • Release date: 30 March 2024
  • Binding: Swiss binding
  • Paper: Arena Natural 100gsm, Tracing Paper 100gsm (inside), and Econo 350gsm (cover)
  • Font: Instrument Serif, Eudald News, and Elza


CREDITSContributors (In Order of Appearance)
    Khavn, Savunthara Seng, Sasha Han, Linda Saphan, Phanit Yem, Bunty Bou, Chai Fonacier, Mervine Aquino, Leo Sok, Danech San, Jason Tan Liwag, Javi Villaluz, VJ Joson, Jay Rosas, Celine Jao, Red Sales, Eve Waitling, Saphy Vuong, and Alyssandra Maxine
Featured Filmmakers
    Mao Ayuth, Rod Singh, Irene Villamor, Dodo Dayao, Glenn Barit, Monster Jimenez, Jerrold Tarog, Lav Diaz, Mac Alejandre, Davy Chou, Martika Escobar

Cover and interiors design: Sonich Touch
Editor-in-chief: Savunthara Seng
Managing editor: Alyssandra Maxine


FAQ
What can I expect from the first issue in terms of content?
There will be over 120 pages of the following, all related to the main topic of film piracy and distribution within Cambodia and the Philippines:
  • Informative essays
  • Experimental pieces
  • Interviews
  • Comics
  • Confessionals
  • Analog photography

Film piracy, really?
Really. And distribution.

Why the Philippines and Cambodia?
Why not?

How may I purchase of Issue 1 if I’m from Cambodia or the Philippines?
Please reach out to us via email (𝓶𝓪𝓻𝓰1𝓷@𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓽𝓸𝓷𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝓶 without the curly text) or Instagram for further coordination. Some stockists within these territories still have our books as well.

How may I purchase a copy of Issue 1 if I’m from elsewhere in Southeast Asia or another foreign country?
First, check our stockists on our website. If there are no options near you or the ones that are have been sold out, let us know you’re interested by filling in this form here. We’ll notify you via email if copies are reaching your city anytime soon.

    I’m interested in distributing or consigning Pirate.Lov3r within Southeast Asia or overseas. To where may I forward that query?
    Thank you for your interest! Please email 𝓶𝓪𝓻𝓰1𝓷@𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓽𝓸𝓷𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝓶 without the curly text to get in touch with us.