Nonzee Nimitbutr
Education :
Bachelor of Arts, Silapakorn University
Professional Experience :
Made his debut in the entertainment business as a music video director for leading recording labels in Thailand in 1984.
Produced documentaries and soap operas.
Directed music videos.
Made his directorial debut for “Dang Bireley’s & Young Gangsters”, followed by his second work “Nang Nak”. Both movies were widely acclaimed, with numerous awards to their credits.
Co-founded CINEMASIA CO., Ltd. with Duangkamol Limcharoen in 2000 to carry out their aspiration to develop the Thai movie industry.
Figures among the staff of teachers for the AFA (Asian Film Academy) Program, which was designed in coordination with the Pusan International Film Festival, the Korean Film Council, Institute of Film Arts of Korean and Dongseo University, in order to keep the Asian movie industry moving forward, also serving as a stage for newcomers to collaborate with professional directors in workshops.
Achievements and Citations :
Commercials
TACT Award for the television commercial “Max Liner”.
TACT Award for the television commercial “Central Department Store”.
Movies
Dang Bireley’s & Young Gangsters
His directorial debut “Dang Bireley’s & Young Gangsters” (1997) won numerous awards and totaled 75 million THB (only in BKK.), being the highest-grossing Thai movie ever that year.
Grand Prize (Best International Film Award) for the 19eme Festival International du Film Independent of Brussels, Belgium, 1993.
Best Director, 7th National Motion Picture, 1998.
Best Director, Entertainment Critics Association, 1998.
Best Director, Cinemag magazine, 1998.
Nang Nak
His second movie, “Nang Nak” (1999), broke the previous record and totaled 150 million THB (only in BKK.), being the highest-grossing Thai movie ever, tallying even more than foreign movies.
Best Director, 44th Asian Pacific Film Festival, 1999.
Best Director, National Motion Picture, 1999.
Awarded the Surasawadee, Best Director category, 1999.
Best Director, Entertainment Critics Association, 1999.
The Most Promising Asian Director Award from the 31st International Film Festival of India, 2000.
The Best Asian Film, NETPAC Award from the 29th International Film Festival of Rotterdam.
Jandara
Best Film Editing - Sunit Assawinikul/ Thanin Thiankaew from Star Entertainment Awards, 2001.
Best Cinematography – Natthawut Kittikun, Suphannahong Award, 2001.
Best Art Direction – Ek Eamchuen, Suphannahong Award, 2001.
Best Supporting Actress – Vipavee Charoenbura, Entertainment Critics Association, 2001.
Best Director, Best Art Direction, Entertainment Critics Association, 2001.
Others - Producer of various motion pictures, such as:
“Fah Thalai Jon”, winner of the Dragon and Tiger Award, Vancouver Film Festival (2000).
“Bangkok Dangerous”, winner of FIPRESCI Award from the Toronto Film Festival, 2000.
Mon Rak Transistor”.
Last Life in the Universe”.
Noo Hin – The Movie”.
Sideline
Honors :
Granted the Outstanding Student Award from the Silapakorn University Alumni Association as a successful professional, 15th September 1998.
Honorary award as the Best Asian Director form President Arroyo of the Philippines at the 3rd CineManila International Film Festival, International Motion Picture Association.
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