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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.''' ({{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]]. |
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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''' 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}} |
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The feedback from worldwide audiences did not stop, as constant box office hits are continually released from Five Star Production Company Limited. “[[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]]” as one of the best top 10 [[movies]] of the world for 2005.{{Citation needed|date=November 2009}} |
The feedback from worldwide audiences did not stop, as constant box office hits are continually released from Five Star Production Company Limited. “[[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]]” as one of the best top 10 [[movies]] of the world for 2005.{{Citation needed|date=November 2009}} |
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“[[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}} |
“[[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}} |
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==Company Info== |
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'''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. |
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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. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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* [[ANG-YEE]] (อั้งยี่ ลูกผู้ชายพันธุ์มังกร) |
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* [[ANG-YEE]] |
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* [[Santang]] |
* [[Santang]] (สตางค์) |
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* [[Tears of the Black Tiger]] |
* [[Tears of the Black Tiger]] (ฟ้าทะลายโจร) |
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* [[GO-SIX]] (โกหก ปลิ้นป้อน กระล่อน ตอแหล) |
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* [[GO-SIX]] |
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* [[The Moonhunter]] (14 ตุลา สงครามประชาชน) |
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* [[Monrak Transistor]] |
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* [[SHERRY ANNE]] |
* [[SHERRY ANNE]] (เชอรี่แอน) |
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* [[Monrak Transistor]] (มนต์รักทรานซิสเตอร์) |
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* [[The Moonhunter]] |
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* [[THE HOTEL]] (โรงแรมผี) |
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* [[KUNPAN]] |
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* [[KUNPAN]] (ขุนแผน) |
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* [[MOM]] |
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* [[MOM]] (ธรณีกรรแสง) |
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* [[TIGER "TUI"]] |
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* [[TIGER "TUI"]] (เสือตุ๋ยต๊ะติ๊งโหน่ง) |
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* [[GOODMAN TOWN]] |
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* [[GOODMAN TOWN]] (ชุมเสือแดนสิงห์ ตอน กระตุกติ๋งเจ้าพ่อ) |
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* [[THE HOTEL]] |
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* [[O' LUCKY MAN]] (แมนเกินร้อยแอ้มเกินพิกัด) |
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* [[O' LUCKY MAN]] |
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* [[CHEERLEADER QUEENS]] (ว้ายบึ้ม! เชียร์กระหึ่มโลก) |
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* [[Last Life in the Universe]] (เรื่องรัก น้อยนิด มหาศาล) |
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* [[CHEERLEADER QUEENS]] |
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* [[FENG SHUI]] |
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* [[FENG SHUI]] (ฮวงจุ้ย ฟ้า-ดิน-คน-ลิขิต) |
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* [[Last Life in the Universe]] |
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* [[SIAMESE OUTLAWS]] (2508 ปิดกรมจับตาย) |
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* [[THE METEOR]] |
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* [[THE METEOR]] (อุกกาบาต) |
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* [[SIAMESE OUTLAWS]] |
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* [[Art of the Devil 2]] |
* [[Art of the Devil 2]] (ลองของ) |
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* [[Invisible Waves]] (คำพิพากษาของมหาสมุทร) |
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* [[The Unseeable]] |
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* [[The Unseeable]] (เปนชู้กับผี) |
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* [[THE SCREEN AT KAMCHANOD]] |
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* [[Haunting Me]] (หอแต๋วแตก) |
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* [[Ploy]] |
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* [[Ploy]] (พลอย) |
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* [[Muay Thai Chaiya]] |
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* [[Muay Thai Chaiya]] (ไชยา) |
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* [[The Screen]] (ผีจ้างหนัง) |
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* [[Boonchu9]] |
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* [[Art of the Devil 3]] (ลองของ 2) |
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* [[Before Valentine]] |
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* [[Boonchu 9]] (บุญชู ไอ-เลิฟ-สระ-อู) |
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* [[anueng]] |
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* [[Before Valentine]] (ก่อนรัก...หมุนรอบตัวเรา) |
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* [[anueng]] (อนึ่ง คิดถึงเป็นอย่างยิ่ง) |
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* [[Slice]] |
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* [[My Valentine]] |
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* [[Slice]] (เฉือน) |
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* [[The Red Eagle]] |
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* [[My Valentine]] (แล้วรัก...ก็หมุนรอบตัวเรา) |
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* [[Boonchu 10]] (บุญชู จะอยู่ในใจเสมอ) |
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* [[The Red Eagle]] (อินทรีแดง) |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Motion pictures |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
Key people | Charoen Iamphungphorn, president Aphiradee Iamphungphorn Kiatkamon Iamphungphorn Kiattikul Iamphungphorn |
| Website | www.fivestarent.com |
Five Star Production Co. Ltd. (Template:Lang-th) is a 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) 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 has been one of the first Thai film production company to present films in international festivals[citation needed] 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]
The feedback from worldwide audiences did not stop, as constant box office hits are continually released from Five Star Production Company Limited. “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” as one of the best top 10 movies of the world for 2005.[citation needed]
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”).
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]
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.
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.
Filmography
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- ANG-YEE (อั้งยี่ ลูกผู้ชายพันธุ์มังกร)
- Santang (สตางค์)
- Tears of the Black Tiger (ฟ้าทะลายโจร)
- GO-SIX (โกหก ปลิ้นป้อน กระล่อน ตอแหล)
- The Moonhunter (14 ตุลา สงครามประชาชน)
- SHERRY ANNE (เชอรี่แอน)
- Monrak Transistor (มนต์รักทรานซิสเตอร์)
- THE HOTEL (โรงแรมผี)
- KUNPAN (ขุนแผน)
- MOM (ธรณีกรรแสง)
- TIGER "TUI" (เสือตุ๋ยต๊ะติ๊งโหน่ง)
- GOODMAN TOWN (ชุมเสือแดนสิงห์ ตอน กระตุกติ๋งเจ้าพ่อ)
- O' LUCKY MAN (แมนเกินร้อยแอ้มเกินพิกัด)
- CHEERLEADER QUEENS (ว้ายบึ้ม! เชียร์กระหึ่มโลก)
- Last Life in the Universe (เรื่องรัก น้อยนิด มหาศาล)
- FEATHERS OF PASSION (สนิมสร้อย)
- FENG SHUI (ฮวงจุ้ย ฟ้า-ดิน-คน-ลิขิต)
- SIAMESE OUTLAWS (2508 ปิดกรมจับตาย)
- Art of the Devil (คนเล่นของ)
- THE METEOR (อุกกาบาต)
- Mah Nakorn (หมานคร)
- Art of the Devil 2 (ลองของ)
- Invisible Waves (คำพิพากษาของมหาสมุทร)
- The Unseeable (เปนชู้กับผี)
- Haunting Me (หอแต๋วแตก)
- Ploy (พลอย)
- Muay Thai Chaiya (ไชยา)
- The Screen (ผีจ้างหนัง)
- Art of the Devil 3 (ลองของ 2)
- Boonchu 9 (บุญชู ไอ-เลิฟ-สระ-อู)
- Before Valentine (ก่อนรัก...หมุนรอบตัวเรา)
- anueng (อนึ่ง คิดถึงเป็นอย่างยิ่ง)
- Nymph (นางไม้)
- Slice (เฉือน)
- My Valentine (แล้วรัก...ก็หมุนรอบตัวเรา)
- Boonchu 10 (บุญชู จะอยู่ในใจเสมอ)
- The Red Eagle (อินทรีแดง)
References
 | This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. (December 2009) |
- Amnatcharoenrit, Bamrung. May 2, 2005. Lights, Camera, Action, Bangkok Post, Business, Page 3 (retrieved October 5, 2006).