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Thailand Revives Bangkok International Film Festival With First Edition Planned For January – Cannes Market


New event will screen both Thai & international films, curated by Donsaron Kovitvanitcha, while an industry section will be headed by Pantham Thongsang.

Dr. Surapong Suebwonglee, Chairman of the National Soft Power Development Committee of Thailand, announced the news during a Cannes Marche panel in which he also outlined THACCA’s vision for supporting and expanding the vibrant Thai film industry. Also during the THACCA panel, Dr. Surapong outlined the advantages of working with Thailand, which include a 30% production rebate, experienced crews, rising actors and directors and a vibrant post-production sector. The three selected projects, which have also received support from the new fund, include The Blind Earthworm In The Labyrinth, from Taiki Sakpisit ( The Edge Of Daybreak); Ghost Of The Current s, from Patiparn Boontarig ( Solids By The Seashore) and Ray Of Light from Nontawat Numbenchapol ( Doi Boy).

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