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{{short description|Thai film production company}}
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| name = Five Star Production Co. Ltd.
| company_logo = [[Image:Fivestarproductionlogo.png]]
| logo = Fivestarproductionlogo.png
| company_type = Private
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| foundation = 1973
| foundation = {{start date and age|1973}}
| location = [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]]
| location = [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]]
| key_people = Charoen Iamphungphorn, president<br>Aphiradee Iamphungphorn<br>Kiatkamon Iamphungphorn<br>Kiattikul Iamphungphorn
| key_people = Charoen Iamphungphorn, president (deceased) <br>Aphiradee Iamphungphorn<br>Kiatkamon Iamphungphorn<br>Kiattikul Iamphungphorn
| area_served =
| area_served = Worldwide
| industry = [[Film|Motion pictures]]
| industry = [[Film|Motion pictures]]
| products =
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| homepage = [http://www.fivestarent.com/index.asp www.fivestarent.com]
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'''Five Star Production Co. Ltd.''' ({{lang-th|ไฟว์สตาร์ โปรดักชั่น}}) is a [[Cinema of Thailand|Thai]] [[film]] [[production company]]. It was founded in 1973 by Kiat Iamphungphorn and is today headed by his younger brother, Charoen Iamphungporn, and Kiat's children, Aphiradee and her younger brothers Kiatkamon and Kiattikul. The company's films include the works of [[Wisit Sasanatieng]] (''[[Tears of the Black Tiger]]'', ''[[Citizen Dog (film)|Citizen Dog]]'') and [[Pen-Ek Ratanaruang]] (''[[Ruang Talok 69]]'', ''[[Monrak Transistor]]'', ''[[Last Life in the Universe]]'', ''[[Invisible Waves]]''). Other directors associated with Five Star include [[Thanit Jitnukul]], [[Bhandit Rittakol]] and [[Poj Arnon]].
'''Five Star Production Co. Ltd.''' ({{langx|th|ไฟว์สตาร์ โปรดักชั่น}}) is a [[Cinema of Thailand|Thai]] [[film]] [[production company]]. It was founded in 1973 by Kiat Iamphungphorn and is today headed by his children, Aphiradee and her younger brothers Kiatkamon and Kiattikul. The company's films include the works of [[Wisit Sasanatieng]] (''[[Tears of the Black Tiger]]'', ''[[Citizen Dog (film)|Citizen Dog]]'') and [[Pen-Ek Ratanaruang]] (''[[Ruang Talok 69]]'', ''[[Monrak Transistor]]'', ''[[Last Life in the Universe]]'', ''[[Invisible Waves]]''). Other directors associated with Five Star include [[Thanit Jitnukul]], [[Bhandit Rittakol]], and [[Poj Arnon]].


== History ==
==History==

=== Introduction ===
===Introduction===
'''Five Star Production''' has been one of the first Thai film production company to present films in international festivals{{Citation needed|date=December 2009}} since 1976 with [[The War Lord]]. [[Tears of the Black Tiger]] by [[Wisit Sasanathieng]], was the first Thai film to compete at Un Certain Regard at Cannes Film Festival in 2001, followed by [[Monrak Transistor]] by [[Pen-ek Ratanaruang]] that was selected at Director’s Fortnight of Cannes Film Festival in 2002 and [[Last Life in the Universe]] by [[Pen-ek Ratanaruang]], Five Star’s biggest co-production at the time, was rewarded by many awards, including the best leading actor award at Venice Film Festival in 2003.{{Citation needed|date=November 2009}}
'''Five Star Production''' was presented in international festivals. ''[[Tears of the Black Tiger]]'', by [[Wisit Sasanatieng]], was the first Thai film to compete in Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001, followed by ''[[Monrak Transistor]]'' by [[Pen-ek Ratanaruang]], which was selected at Director's Fortnight of the Cannes Film Festival in 2002.


===Production House===
===Production House===
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An example of collaboration with other international artists is the 2006 production ''Black Night'', an [[omnibus film]] of stories from Hong Kong (Patrick Leung's ''Next Door''), Japan (Takahiko Akiyama's ''Dark Hole'') and Thailand (Thanit Jitnukul's ''The Lost Memory'').
The feedback from worldwide audiences did not stop, as constant box office hits are continually released from Five Star Production Company Limited. “[[Citizen Dog (film)|Citizen Dog]]” was well received and honored in 2005 for best visual effects. The [[film]] was garnered with international recognition from the 58th Locarno International Film Festival Switzerland, and the Toronto International Film Fest, Dragons and Tigers Series for the Vancouver International Film Festival. Time Magazine even regarded “[[Citizen Dog (film)|Citizen Dog]]” as one of the best top 10 [[movies]] of the world for 2005.{{Citation needed|date=November 2009}}


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Five Star Production was represented at Cannes in 2007 for Quinzaine des Realisateurs (Directors’ Fortnight) with the film ''[[Ploy (film)|Ploy]]'', directed by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang in a co-production with Fortissimo Films. It was the director's second time chosen for the category at Cannes. The film was also represented in India for the Fipresci 9th Asian's Cinefan Fest of Asian and Arab Cinema 2007.
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An example of collaborating with other international artists is with the 2006 production “[[Black Night]]”[[which combined]] the direction of three directors from Hong Kong (Patrick Leung’s “Next Door”), Japan (Takahiko Akiyama’s “[[Dark Hole]]”) and Thailand (Thanit Jitnukul’s “[[The Lost Memory]]”).


''[[Muay Thai Chaiya]]'' was released after Ploy and was a film honoring the roots of Thai martial arts.
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With the Quinzaine des Realisateurs (Directors’ Fortnight) Cannes 2007 selection for “[[Ploy]]” directed by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang in a co production with Fortissimo Films. It was the director’s second time chosen for the category at Cannes. Not only at Cannes was the film a success, but also in India for the Fipresci 9th Asian’s Cinefan Fest of Asian and Arab Cinema 2007.

“[[Muay Thai Chaiya]]” was released immediately after Ploy and was a film to honor the roots of Thai Martial Arts. Selected as the closing film for The Bangkok International Film Fest 2007, the film continued to Miami and Italy to name a few.{{Citation needed|date=November 2009}}


===Company Info===
===Company Info===
'''Five Star Production''' Established in 1973, Five Star Production Company Limited is one of Thailand’s most experienced production and distribution houses. Along the years, Five Star Production has developed, founding the first Motion Picture Studio in [[Thailand]] in 1979, expanding its activities to TV programs production and producing drama series between 1992 and 1998, even creating a Variety Show aiming at discovering new talents and that has launched the careers of dozen of Thailand’s famous actors and actresses. Five Star has recently created a new division, Stadio, a full-service provider for film marketing already reputed for the quality and qualification of its staff.
'''Five Star Production''' Established in 1973, Five Star Production Company Limited is one of Thailand's production and distribution houses. Through the years, Five Star Production has expanded, becoming a motion picture studio in 1979, expanding its activities to TV program production, and producing drama series between 1992 and 1998, along with making subsequent business deals with [[Piprodia Entertainment]]. The firm has also produced a variety show. Five Star created a new division, Stadio, a full-service provider for film marketing.


Five Star's film collection comprises about 250 films,{{Update inline|date=January 2023|reason=Possibly they have released some films since 2007.}} made by 70 Thai film directors.
Owing to a fast development that leant on the company’s purpose to make quality films for Thai people, Five Star has become one of the leading movie production companies in Thailand and stands now as the Home of [[Thai Movies]]. Five Star’s film collection comprises about 250 films, made by the 70 Thai film directors the company has been working with, including many of the most famous ones.

==See also==
*[[:Category:Five Star Production films]]


==References==
==References==
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* Amnatcharoenrit, Bamrung. May 2, 2005. [https://web.archive.org/web/20070311020304/http://wisekwai-entertainment.buzznet.com/user/photos/?id=1156190 Lights, Camera, Action], ''Bangkok Post'', Business, Page 3 (retrieved October 5, 2006).
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* Amnatcharoenrit, Bamrung. May 2, 2005. [http://wisekwai-entertainment.buzznet.com/user/photos/?id=1156190 Lights, Camera, Action], ''Bangkok Post'', Business, Page 3 (retrieved October 5, 2006).

==External links==
* [http://www.fivestarent.com/index.asp Official site]


[[Category:Film production companies of Thailand]]
[[Category:Companies based in Bangkok]]
[[Category:Entertainment companies established in 1973]]
[[Category:1973 establishments in Thailand]]
[[Category:Thai companies established in 1973]]
[[Category:Five Star Production films| ]]
[[Category:Five Star Production films| ]]
[[Category:Film production companies of Thailand]]
[[Category:Privately held companies of Thailand]]

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Latest revision as of 13:45, 24 October 2024

Five Star Production Co. Ltd.
Company typePrivate
IndustryMotion pictures
Founded1973; 51 years ago (1973)
HeadquartersBangkok, Thailand
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Charoen Iamphungphorn, president (deceased)
Aphiradee Iamphungphorn
Kiatkamon Iamphungphorn
Kiattikul Iamphungphorn
Websitehttp://www.fivestarproduction.co.th/

Five Star Production Co. Ltd. (Thai: ไฟว์สตาร์ โปรดักชั่น) is a Thai film production company. It was founded in 1973 by Kiat Iamphungphorn and is today headed by his children, Aphiradee and her younger brothers Kiatkamon and Kiattikul. The company's films include the works of Wisit Sasanatieng (Tears of the Black Tiger, Citizen Dog) and Pen-Ek Ratanaruang (Ruang Talok 69, Monrak Transistor, Last Life in the Universe, Invisible Waves). Other directors associated with Five Star include Thanit Jitnukul, Bhandit Rittakol, and Poj Arnon.

History

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Introduction

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Five Star Production was presented in international festivals. Tears of the Black Tiger, by Wisit Sasanatieng, was the first Thai film to compete in Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001, followed by Monrak Transistor by Pen-ek Ratanaruang, which was selected at Director's Fortnight of the Cannes Film Festival in 2002.

Production House

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An example of collaboration with other international artists is the 2006 production Black Night, an omnibus film of stories from Hong Kong (Patrick Leung's Next Door), Japan (Takahiko Akiyama's Dark Hole) and Thailand (Thanit Jitnukul's The Lost Memory).

Five Star Production was represented at Cannes in 2007 for Quinzaine des Realisateurs (Directors’ Fortnight) with the film Ploy, directed by Pen-Ek Ratanaruang in a co-production with Fortissimo Films. It was the director's second time chosen for the category at Cannes. The film was also represented in India for the Fipresci 9th Asian's Cinefan Fest of Asian and Arab Cinema 2007.

Muay Thai Chaiya was released after Ploy and was a film honoring the roots of Thai martial arts.

Company Info

[edit]

Five Star Production Established in 1973, Five Star Production Company Limited is one of Thailand's production and distribution houses. Through the years, Five Star Production has expanded, becoming a motion picture studio in 1979, expanding its activities to TV program production, and producing drama series between 1992 and 1998, along with making subsequent business deals with Piprodia Entertainment. The firm has also produced a variety show. Five Star created a new division, Stadio, a full-service provider for film marketing.

Five Star's film collection comprises about 250 films,[needs update] made by 70 Thai film directors.

See also

[edit]

References

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  • Amnatcharoenrit, Bamrung. May 2, 2005. Lights, Camera, Action, Bangkok Post, Business, Page 3 (retrieved October 5, 2006).
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