Having been in/out of the SEA Cinema Studies scholarship in the last 6–7 years, in this time, I get to directly engage it as a host of the conference. Huge thanks to all partners and staff (listed below), who made the conference possible. Grateful for the trust, support, and connections!

First time in Dunedin, meeting with colleagues at the University of Otago. We are preparing for the arrival of the 1st cohort of students from Chiang Mai U. who have joined the double-degree/articulation program in UO's Global Studies. Pity that I had only a few days to visit.