MQDC announced the finalists of a 3-minute short film competition under the topic ‘My Third Place’ to win a study trip to Japan worth THB500,000. The winning film will be directed and produced by professionals for publishing on various media by November
MQDC (Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited) under DTGO Corporation Limited has organized a 3-minute short film under the topic ‘My Third Place at 101 The Third Place’ with a prize of a study trip to Japan worth THB500,000. The winning entry will be directed and produced by professionals and published on various media, helping the winning team build portfolios for careers in the film industry.
Ms Nicha Srisanguansakul, Senior Vice President, Commercial and Retail Business, MQDC, said: “The short film competition of ‘My Third Place at 101 The Third Place, The New Place of Happiness, Bangkok’ has been well received by students and interested people. The contest has moved ahead with a workshop from industry experts.
“Congratulations to everyone who took part and got to learn from a team of professionals in film production. The workshop inspired new-generation moviegoers beginning to develop their skills. It provided a great opportunity to develop potential. The winners will also be able to take their work into their future careers.”
Ms Nicha Srisanguansakul, Senior Vice President, Commercial and Retail Business, MQDC, said: “The short film competition of ‘My Third Place at 101 The Third Place, The New Place of Happiness, Bangkok’ has been well received by students and interested people. The contest has moved ahead with a workshop from industry experts.
“Congratulations to everyone who took part and got to learn from a team of professionals in film production. The workshop inspired new-generation moviegoers beginning to develop their skills. It provided a great opportunity to develop potential. The winners will also be able to take their work into their future careers.”
 | Mr Surakrich Sattatam, a well-known film director, and Mr Patara Vijupanont, Founder & Strategic Communications Manager at Pixel Serum, who gives workshops on short films at top academic institutes throughout Thailand such as Bangkok University, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Thammasat University, and Assumption University (ABAC), said: “The judges have selected 20 contestants from the competition and picked 5 teams for the final round: 1. “The Real World” from Nasho team, Bangkok University 2. “Genre” from Bandplear team, Bangkok Christian College 3. “Lift Me Alone” from Yen Nee Kin Kai team, Silpakorn University 4. “Sunday” from THRIVE team, Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, and Assumption University 5. “Yellow” from RIP127, Silpakorn University |
"The work of the 300 teams shows so much creativity, vision, technique, and editing skill that they will keep developing as professional film makers. All teams can apply the knowledge from the workshop to their work or their other activities for themselves and society. Nowadays, social media channels need footage such as live broadcasts, so such experience opens career opportunities. Animation and film production skills are in demand in the creative sector,” said Mr Vijupanont.
Mr Chantavit Dhanasevi, or Ter, a well-known actor, said: “Having embarked on a film career straight after my degree, I am grateful to MQDC for supporting the short film competition of ‘My Third Place at 101 The Third Place’, as it gives an opportunity for those who are interested in this field. Short films need to be crafted to be clear and to get to the point because of their time constraints. It is a task that requires the ability to communicate through animation and to master both film and presentation. Making short films is like a martial art and it is a challenge to present them to the audience and hit the target.
"I found the films from all the teams equally interesting. As the prize is restricted, the board must pick the film with the least defects, which means every team has the skill and potential to develop their own work. The answer to what you want to offer, the essence of film is short, sharp, but powerful. It will draw on the charm of the short film to engage the most viewers.”
Mr Chantavit, or Ter, graduated in film and has a background in film production, including as a screenwriter, assistant film director, photographer, and acting coach of GDH. He has been nominated for the 11th Starpics Award as best scriptwriter together with Nontra Kumwong and Banjong Pisantanakul for Pee Mak Phra Khanong and Hello Stranger (Kuan Muen Ho). He also received the Shanghai International Film Festival’s award for best rising star.
Mr Chantavit Dhanasevi, or Ter, a well-known actor, said: “Having embarked on a film career straight after my degree, I am grateful to MQDC for supporting the short film competition of ‘My Third Place at 101 The Third Place’, as it gives an opportunity for those who are interested in this field. Short films need to be crafted to be clear and to get to the point because of their time constraints. It is a task that requires the ability to communicate through animation and to master both film and presentation. Making short films is like a martial art and it is a challenge to present them to the audience and hit the target.
"I found the films from all the teams equally interesting. As the prize is restricted, the board must pick the film with the least defects, which means every team has the skill and potential to develop their own work. The answer to what you want to offer, the essence of film is short, sharp, but powerful. It will draw on the charm of the short film to engage the most viewers.”
Mr Chantavit, or Ter, graduated in film and has a background in film production, including as a screenwriter, assistant film director, photographer, and acting coach of GDH. He has been nominated for the 11th Starpics Award as best scriptwriter together with Nontra Kumwong and Banjong Pisantanakul for Pee Mak Phra Khanong and Hello Stranger (Kuan Muen Ho). He also received the Shanghai International Film Festival’s award for best rising star.
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Award summary
Two teams – the judges’ choice and the winners of the public vote on social media – will each win a study visit to a TV station in Japan.
The entry picked by the judging panel will also be reshot by professionals for publishing online and on BTS media.
The 5 teams in the final round:
1. “The Real World” from Nasho team, Bangkok University
https://goo.gl/1m1xVa
2. “Genre” from Bandplear team, Bangkok Christian College
https://goo.gl/yyiTcN
3. “Lift Me Alone” from Yen Nee Kin Kai team, Silpakorn University
https://goo.gl/LFdbnP
4. “Sunday” from THRIVE team, Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, and Assumption University
https://goo.gl/RQFau2
5. “Yellow” from RIP127, Silpakorn University
https://goo.gl/bcXgKq
Two teams – the judges’ choice and the winners of the public vote on social media – will each win a study visit to a TV station in Japan.
The entry picked by the judging panel will also be reshot by professionals for publishing online and on BTS media.
The 5 teams in the final round:
1. “The Real World” from Nasho team, Bangkok University
https://goo.gl/1m1xVa
2. “Genre” from Bandplear team, Bangkok Christian College
https://goo.gl/yyiTcN
3. “Lift Me Alone” from Yen Nee Kin Kai team, Silpakorn University
https://goo.gl/LFdbnP
4. “Sunday” from THRIVE team, Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, and Assumption University
https://goo.gl/RQFau2
5. “Yellow” from RIP127, Silpakorn University
https://goo.gl/bcXgKq
