Thai Pitch at Cannes Unveils Three Projects for 11th Edition, Led by Ekachai Uekrongtham’s WWII Drama (EXCLUSIVE)
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Three Thai film projects, including a WWII drama by Ekachai Uekrongtham, will be showcased at the 11th Thai Pitch at Cannes on May 18-19. The initiative aims to connect Thai filmmakers with potential investors and industry professionals.
The 11th Thai Pitch at Cannes will feature three Thai feature projects on May 18-19 at the Thai Pavilion in Village International. The projects were selected by a committee comprising industry experts and are backed by Thailand's Ministry of Culture and the Department of Cultural Promotion. Ekachai Uekrongtham's WWII drama, 'The Weight of Ash,' follows a young Thai nurse who takes religious vows and must care for a wounded enemy soldier. Two other emerging filmmaker titles, 'So Long, Maesalong' and 'The Apocalypse of Bees,' will also be showcased. The initiative aims to connect Thai filmmakers with potential investors, co-producers, and industry professionals. Previous Thai Pitch alumni have gone on to notable festival berths, including Berlinale Forum and Venice Orizzonti.
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