Category: CR Film Club

Congratulations to Chonnicha Taphumin and Papitchaya Kantasuwan, who have been selected to participate in Platform BUSAN at the Busan International Film Festival 2026 (BIFF), taking place from 10–13 October 2026 in Busan, South Korea.

🎬 Chonnicha Taphumin
An independent filmmaker and producer based in Chiang Mai, Chonnicha has worked across short films and documentaries, including He Was Never Her (2021), Big Trash Small Town (2022), and Sawan Nimit (2023). Two of her productions were nominated for Best Short Documentary at the 31st Entertainment Critics Club Awards in 2022.

She is currently co-directing the independent feature documentary In That DAMMMN Old Day with Thofan Kanthamoon. The project was selected for the Rough Cut! Workshop at the 2025 Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival (YIDFF).

🎬 Papitchaya Kantasuwan
Co-founder of production company 5W1H, Papitchaya holds a degree in Mass Communication from Chiang Mai University and has production experience spanning documentaries, commercials, and digital content, with a focus on human-centred production practices.

Her credits include DEAR KHRAI FROM NOWHERE (2023), 6X4 CLASSROOM (2021), and A MOTHER’S DREAM (2025), as well as producing content for Netflix Thailand’s YouTube channel from 2020–2023.

She is currently developing the short film GUN BOY (2026), supported by Purin Pictures and the Thai Film Archive, as well as her first feature film, SASAENG MOMMY แม่ (ไม่) ยก (ให้), which received early-stage development support from CEA’s Content Lab: Mid-Career – Project 2026.

CR Film Club would like to thank everyone who applied and expressed interest in the programme. We wish all applicants continued success in developing their projects and creating new work.

We look forward to seeing Chonnicha and Papitchaya connect, learn, and exchange ideas with filmmakers and industry professionals from across the region at Platform BUSAN 2026.

CR Film Club recently hosted the Micro Drama Film Workshop, an intensive one-day programme introducing participants to the creative process behind vertical series and Micro Drama production. The workshop took place on Friday, 3 July, at Chiang Rai Provincial Administrative Organization School.

Designed as a space for learning and experimentation, the workshop brought together participants to explore how stories can be developed into short-form vertical series using accessible tools and a limited production timeframe.

The programme began with a storytelling session titled “เล่าเรื่องให้เป็น – Storytelling ในชีวิตจริง” (Storytelling in Real Life), led by guest speakers Snook and Pek. Drawing from their diverse professional backgrounds in data journalism, documentary filmmaking, and commercial video production, the speakers shared approaches to finding stories in everyday life and transforming them into engaging and creative narratives.

The second session was a masterclass titled “สั้น.. แต่ได้เรื่อง – รู้จัก Micro Drama” (Short but Meaningful: Understanding Micro Drama), led by Ped and a team of instructors from Supercat Studio. The session introduced participants to the characteristics of vertical series, including audience behaviour, viewing habits, and the storytelling strengths of the Micro Drama format.

In the afternoon, the seven participating teams moved into production. Each group was assigned one episode from the same seven-part story, allowing the completed works to connect as a continuous series. Working entirely with mobile phones, participants had to plan, shoot, and edit their episodes within a limited timeframe before presenting the completed works together.

The final session featured a collective screening followed by feedback from the instructors, giving participants an opportunity to reflect on their creative decisions and identify ways to further develop their work.

Throughout the day, the workshop highlighted the participants’ creativity, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and willingness to experiment with new forms of storytelling.

The workshop demonstrated that compelling storytelling does not necessarily require sophisticated equipment or large-scale production. It can begin with a strong idea, an understanding of the audience, and the willingness to simply start creating.

CR Film Club looks forward to continuing to create opportunities for young people and emerging creators to learn, experiment, and develop their voices through filmmaking.