Students to compete in short-film competition
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More than 250 students attended a recent workshop on short-film production under the Basic Education Commission's initiative to encourage the development of study materials.
“I’m so glad that I got the opportunity to join this activity. I’ve learned a lot of new skills and techniques,” said Ratchaneekorn Kongkarn, a Mathayom 1 student from Udon Thani.
The workshop was for members of winning teams from each region.
Prominent professionals from the movie industry have volunteered as speakers, including Pattana Chirawong, a scriptwriter for Pumpuang; Sittipong Kongtong, the director of “Sabaidee Luang Prabang”; Sophon Sakdaphisit, a director and scriptwriter for Ladda Land; and Thanwarin Sukapisit, president of the Thai Film Directors Association.
“Short films can be good educational materials. They have pictures to catch children’s attention. They are easier to understand than textbooks,” Sophon said.
The young participants will use the knowledge they have gained from the workshop to improve their short films, which have already won regional awards.
The national contest will be held at Impact Muang Thong Thani next month.
The 36 winning teams from the four regions will submit their entries under the theme of “Morality and Ethics in Honour of His Majesty the King”.
“We’ve put our hearts into the film’s production because it focuses on His Majesty’s royal works. We’re proud to have played a role in sending this message across,” Panadda Promyoo, a Pathom 6 student from Udon Thani, said yesterday.
