A perfectionist scoring assistant on a horror film rush job becomes convinced she is being haunted by a spirit from the movie she’s working on. This is an incredibly fun horror concept that functions on multiple levels, showing us an aspect of film post-production most people are not aware of while delivering a terrifying experience. The lead performance is terrific and the sound and music design intentionally draws attention to itself, enhancing the story. OST creatively mixes mythological elements with real events in a frightening story about proving oneself in the face of the supernatural.
Community Partner
Prapamonton Eiamchan, Wizz Inasia, Nat Kitcharit, Maythavee Burapasing
Thailand
2021
In English and Thai with English subtitles
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Credits
Producer
Alexandra Cheng, Erik He, Luciana Suero
Screenwriter
Abhichoke Chandrasen
Cinematography
Wara Pornkulwat
Editor
Nisarat Meechok
Production Design
Kantapit Kaewthai
Original Music
Bill Hemstapat
Director
Abhichoke Chandrasen
Abhichoke ‘Note’ Chandrasen is a screenwriter and director based in Bangkok, Thailand. He focuses on the stories of minorities, the marginalized, mental health issues, and the Asian experience in international situations, told through genre works. Chandrasen is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts and an alumnus of Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Communication Arts.