Mono Film held their official Press Conference for their new martial arts “Stylish Action” flick called Pahuyut: Fighting Beat. The event was hosted in an intimate atmosphere amongst the media, VIP guests, staff, and the film’s cast and crew. The Inch club was the choice of venue for this event held on October 25, 2007.
Among those who attended include Master Preang, Amorkrit Phamaon (Head Instructor of Ban Kru Preang Siamyuth Center),Dum- Kittanet Gestsalo, Thun Thanakorn, Nuttanan Juntarawet, Nahatai Lekbumrung, Perawatch Herabutya, Nicky Pimp- Sura Teerakul, Amornrid Seephung, and including the film’s director Piti Chaturaphat.
The night started off by a set of sexy, coyote dancers showing off their moves to one of the theme songs in the film called “Fire” by hip hop entourage Buddha Bless. The night continued by having the director, Piti Chaturaphat, and producer, Jirun Ratthanaviriyachai come up to the stage to answer a short Q&A and discuss a bit what inspired this film to be in which they explained that they wanted to tell a story to show and teach the new generation about an ancient Muay Thai discipline which can be adapted to use as a self defense to protect oneself in their daily lives.
Next the cast was brought to the stage to share their personal experiences while shooting the film. The audience was then showed the official trailer, music video, and behind the scenes excerpt that displayed how hard the whole cast and crew worked to put this film together. The cast performed all their own stunts with no stand-ins or slings used during the fighting sequences.
The night went smoothly after all said and done with the announcement that Pahuyut: Fighting Beat’s Thai theatrical release is scheduled for Nov. 1, 2007.
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Mono Film’s Press Screening for The Gig Number Two On Monday, September 17, 2007, Mono Film hosted their official press screening for their latest teen flick THE GIG NUMBER TWO, the awaited teenage romantic comedy sequel directed by Tharatorn Siriphunvaraporn.
On behalf of Mono Film, executive producers Mr. Pete Bodharamik & Dr. Soraj Asavaprapha attended the event along with other VIP guests at the busy Major Ratchyotin IMAX theater complex.
The evening kicked off as MC host Aek-Vichai Jongprasitthipon took the stage to introduce a live performance by lead singer of rock band Blackhead, Pu, who sang two songs of which one is part of the teen flick’s soundtrack- a cover version of the song “Pieng Krasip Bok”.
The MC then brought out producer Mr. Jirun Ratthanaviriyachai for some small chitchat about the film and later brought out the director and main cast to introduce once again to the various media audience. Main cast that attended included “Boong”- Nutthachart Chankan, “Mmie”-Mudhthanitar Sawedwithtayatadakul, “Ekiew”- Peerapon Senakun, “James” - Nakarin Kulkalyadee, “Jean” - Thanathon Sawaskorn, “Ploy” - Pongratee Charaen, “Toon” - Chuleerat Usawalabsakul, “Kat” - Khaetthaleeya Inthachai, and “Jan” - Matchime Jindaruk.
Available to all guests was a buffet table of appetizers surrounded by different sponsor booths and games, giveaways, and prizes. A pocketbook made especially for the film is available at all local book stores. The teen flick opens publicly in all theaters nationwide on September 20, 2007!
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The Gig Number Two Press Conference Mono Film Co., Ltd. ended the month of August by hosting a press conference for their soon-to-be-theatrical release of a humorous sequel to their original teen romantic comedy THE GIG released last summer. As the film was domestically well-received, executive producers decided to produce a sequel called THE GIG NUMBER TWO to continue the laughs on screen following a new generation of university students in desperate pursuit of love.
The press conference was held on a rainy Friday afternoon on August 31, 2007. Despite the gloomy weather, the atmosphere inside was alive and buzzing where the event was set up on the 7th floor of SF Cinema at Central Lad Prao with all media correspondents anxiously waited for the event to begin. Actor, TV host, and radio DJ, Mr. Somkiat Khunanithipong, smoothly hosted the press conference and started the event by interviewing on stage producer, Mr. Jirun Ratthanaviriyachai, and screenwriter and director, (Zongth) Tharatorn Siriphunvaraporn, about the concept of the sequel. Quickly following, the host brought out the main cast to introduce themselves and share their experiences on shooting the film.
The event concluded with individual interview sessions with the various media reporters and journalists of the director, (Zongth) Tharatorn Siriphunvaraporn and main cast including “Boong”-Nutthachart Chankan; “Mmie”- Mudhthanitar Sawedwithtayatadakul; “Ekiew”- Peerapon Senakun; “Amy”- Amelia Jacobs; “James”- Nakarin Kulkalyadee; “Jean”- Thanathon Sawaskorn; and “Ploy”-Pongratee Charaen.
Special announcements included September 17th’s official Press Screening for the film held at Major Ratchyotin and the official public premiere immediately following on September 20th nationwide.
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All signs proved favorable to start production of Mono Film’s two new film projects: “Miss You Two” & “Ghost College of Fine Arts”
All signs favored Thursday, August 9, 2007, for Mono Film to host their blessing ceremony ritual upon starting production of their two new film projects. Executive producer- Mr. Pete Bodharamik and Producer- Mr. Jirun Ratthanaviriyachai headed the ceremony as VIP representatives for Mono Film along with a majority of each film’s cast including new, fresh faces casted to play the lead roles combined with the company’s contracted actors who have starred in past Mono Film movie flicks.
Starting with Mono Film’s new young romance story about a presumed love waiting to be reciprocated by some form of communication and is exposed to the consequences of allowing an important opportunity to pass by without grasping it. “Miss You Two” a film by Piti Chaturaphat who has casted Antoine Ramyanandana, a new face to the film industry, as the leading male role “Non”. Additional cast members include two faces familiar to Mono Film flicks are Nuttanan Juntarawet playing a lead female role as “Diew”, and Mudhthanitar Sawedwithtayatadakul, playing a lead female character, “Joy”. Amongst other known celebrities are Anan Bunnak; (Aon)-Siripun Chunchomboon; (Bovi)-Atama Chiwanitchapun; with guest appearances by Naowarut Yukthanun; Somlek Sukdekul; and many others.
The second production is a ghost comedy that takes place in a fine arts college. Guaranteed to be full of laughs, “Ghost College of Fine Arts” directed by (Zongth)- Tharatorn Siriphunvaraporn is due to start shooting on August 27 with a full cast including well known singer/actor (Oil)- Thana Sutthikamol as the lead male role whose character, “Professor Thrairong” is a cocky, self confident arts professor capable of seeing ghosts. In addition, hot celebs such as (Mod Dum) - Kachapa Thunchareon and DJ Chow Chow of whom both are casted as comedic lingering student ghosts; Jensuda Pantho who plays a lead female role of “Professor Angkana”, an attractive arts professor at the college of fine arts; and (Fai)-Angsuma Saparakpanya, a fresh face to the industry who has been casted to play her first major acting role as “Ladda”- a female student ghost also occupying the college.
The blessing ceremony ritual was held early morning in front of the International Jasmine Tower, home to Mono Group, located in Pakkred, Nonthaburi.
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Mono Film hosted a press screening premiere of their unconventional love story “Me…Myself” with a film directing debut from actor Pongpat Wachirabunjong.
Attending were the many press representatives from TV, magazines, and periodicals along with many VIP guests including executive producers-Pete Bodharamik & Dr. Soraj Asavaprapha, and producer- Thanya Wachirabunjong with co-producer Jirun Ratthanaviriyachai. The evening’s event was hosted by popular TV game show host Mr. Tankhun Jitisara with a mini concert made up of rock band “Ebola” and singer Jantani Kunthonjinda who both sang the film’s two theme songs “Sing Ti Chun Pen” and “Fun Fuen”.
The highlight of the evening was the Meet-&-Greet and Q&A portion of the event that included words and personal film production experiences by the film’s director, Pongpat Wachirabunjong, and the film’s two main cast, Ananda Everingham and Chayanan Manomaisantiphap.
Many well-known stars came to show their support for the screening and shared their positive feedback in front of the camera. The press screening premiere took place on April 19th on the first floor of the Major Ratchyotin Theater Complex.
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This past Friday, January 19th Mono Film Co., Ltd. held an opening blessing ceremony to begin shooting the film Pahuyut : Fighting Beat, Mono Film’s new martial arts-action project based on an ancient form of Thai boxing that was originated in the south of Thailand during a historical time of civil wars. Directed by Piti Chaturaphat, the film intends to bring back this lost discipline that was once used as a deadly weapon during warfare.
Executive producers, Pete Bodharamik & Dr. Soraj Asavapraphra along with producer, Jirun Ratthanaviriyachai were hosts of this event. The main cast also attended this ceremony including Than Thanakorn, Nuttanan Juntarwet, Sura Theerakul, Pemnee Sangkorn, Peerawat Hamabut, and others that took place in front of the Jasmine International Tower in Pakkred, Nonthaburi this past Friday morning.
Brief Synopsis :
Pahuyut : Fighting Beat…a martial arts, action film inspired by a true story that took place in a small beach town of a beautiful island in the Andaman Sea; a place where foreign fighters came looking for the ultimate challenge in the Muay Thai fighting scene.
Uncle Praow’s Chok Dee Muay Thai fighting bar becomes the local attraction for visiting foreigners where KEM, CHAI, DOW, & DUAN all work at; a group of childhood friends who have all been active fighters in the local Muay Thai fight scene since they were kids with the support of Uncle Praow himself. KEM and CHAI’s fighting skills are heralded by foreigners and word gets out to a leader of a Muay Thai fighting team made up of foreigners called K-1. They travel to the small island looking to buyout the bar using the facility to set up their own Muay Thai training camp, but Uncle Praow refuses to sell his property. Displeased, K-1 assaults Uncle Praow, Kem, and the employees of the bar.
The gang of four friends decides to resolve the conflict by together using their knowledge and skills of the ancient Thai boxing, Pahuyut : Fighting Beat, to settle matters outside the fighting ring. The deadliest street fight is set when the ancient disciplines of Pahuyut : Fighting Beat Thai boxing (quick, reactive, fierce, and deadly) come face to face with a modern day adapted form of Thai kickboxing combat of K-1.
KEM, DAO and their gang of friends are put to the test while caught up in this deadly street fight face-off. What will be their fate? Will this ancient fighting discipline, the art of Pahuyut : Fighting Beat prevail and uphold against the modern day adapted form of Thai kickboxing combat of K-1?
“Victory does not mean a fight to the death of your opponent, but true victory is achieved when your opponent willingly accepts defeat.”
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