Kittisak Viyachoit
Directing
Biography
"A Thai film student from Rangsit University, he grew up in Ayutthaya and is deeply passionate about art and the craft of storytelling. Initially aiming to become a design architect, he shifted his focus to studying and creating films, which he continues to do today. So far, he has directed and written four films, marking the beginning of his journey as a visual storyteller."
Known For
"Rilin, a high school girl with a deep passion for drawing, dreams of becoming a painter. She chooses to pursue further education in art. However, upon entering her studies, she is made to feel that her abilities will never amount to anything. Consequently, she strives to create paintings that will earn the acceptance of others. Yet, the person who refuses to accept and devalues her work the most is herself."
POINT OF VIEW
This film is adapted from the short story featured in Niphan Tarimook's anthology, " Rueang son Hak Mum 1.0 " (เรื่องสันหักมุม 1.0), which originated as an experimental work by students. "Prim, a 20-year-old university student, receives a package from her mother. Inside is her 20th birthday gift, prepared in advance by her father before his passing. The birthday gift contains a riddle hinting at the origin of her name, 'Prim,' which she must solve before she can open the present. Eventually, Prim solves the riddle and learns the real name her father had chosen for her. When she finally opens the gift, it turns out that the present her father intended for her was actually meant for his son."
PUZZLE PRESENT
Every day, we have countless things to do. Yet, the things we do regularly can often feel worlds apart depending on the specific situation, the time, or even our shifting emotions. Despite perhaps simply wanting to do them with the same ease and familiarity we've always known, the experience can be drastically different, Everyone has a place that feels like home, a cozy little spot where we can relax and be ourselves. But as we get older, we tend to move away from that place, and it can be hard to feel as comfortable. So, we try to find things that remind us of home, even if it's just a small way to feel more at ease This experimental film aims to explore the concept of a comfort zone and the process of growth through diverse situations
HOMESICK
Alarm bells are ringing in Thailand with widespread reports of a dramatic decline in mackerel populations, sparking fears of near extinction. But is this a genuine crisis threatening a beloved staple, or merely a fabricated headline designed to stir the pot ?