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Stigma

In the bustling metropolis of Bangkok, Tai, a young Black man, works and resides in an industrial factory.

Tragically, in the past, Tai’s parents were mysteriously murdered, leading him to grapple with overwhelming guilt and fear.

  • Muangthai Sarupkarn
    Director
  • Muangthai Sarupkarn
    Writer
  • Narinpat Chaiwarangpong
    Producer
  • Dalinton Promphinit
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    2,200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Thailand
  • Country of Filming:
    Thailand
  • Language:
    English, Thai
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Sony A7Siii
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - king mongkut's institute of technology ladkrabang
  • Sony Future Filmmaker Award 2024
    Culver city,Los Angelis California
    United States
    June 28, 2024
    American Premiere
    Shortlists in Student Category
Director Biography - Muangthai Sarupkarn

Muangthai Sarupkarn Has been making short films and music videos since 2020,
He finished studying communication art at KMITL in 2023 By that time He did a freelance job as a Camera report & slate man In Thai films such as You&me&me (2023), Recently He returned to direct a music video & Script Supervisor in Thai tv series

My Recent work

Stigma (2023) Director/screenplay/editor

- Official Selection in Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2024 (USA)
Shortlists in Student Category

Maybe This Time (2023 short film Thesis Project) Director/screen play/editor

- Winner Hodori Award from 27thThai short film & Video festival (Thailand)
- Distinguish Prize Youngthai Artist Award 2023 (Thailand)
- Official selection The white elephant award from
27th Thai short film & video festival (Thailand)
- Official selection Youngthai artist award 2023 (film category)

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Director Statement

In my childhood, I used to have a friend. He was black.
At first, he was a happy child with a dream. When he started to grow up Everything gradually disappeared.

His body physically changed he became taller and stronger. He began to keep himself, not talking to anyone, not as friendly as before. All changed after his father died.