By Bryan Ott, Ph.D.

Can you write, shoot and edit a 3-4-minute short film in 48 hours? What about creating a photography exhibition based on a given prompt and set of directions within that same timeframe?

The Fine and Applied Arts (FAA) Division and Humanities and Language Division (HLD) set that challenge in motion, and organized the 1^st 48-hour Film and Photo Contest at Mahidol University International College (MUIC). The response and the quality of student submissions was outstanding. FAA and HLD would like to congratulate our winning filmmakers and photographers.

Taking the festival’s Short Film Top Prize was B is for Box, written and directed by Techidpad Waisayawanich and Vittorio Witte.  The 2^nd Place honors went to How to Do Spreadsheets by filmmakers, Poonjarasmi Thuanthong, Mari Mendi, and Phuriwat Kuntaro. 3^rd Place was awarded to Santa created by Thanaphorn Phattarathada, Tat Sawattanaskul, and Rachaya Piyawatcharavijit.

The winner of the Street Photography category was a series from Yaowarat, depicting the vibrant night-time scenes, blending traditional and contemporary culture in one of the most dynamic and iconic parts of Bangkok. The contributors were Laura Harrison and Jaturapat Pinviset.

Congratulations to all our student filmmakers and photographers. Making a film and creating a photo exhibition in such a short period of time is no easy task and you all did it. We hope to see you again next year!

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About the Author

Bryan Ott, Ph.D., is the Chair of the Fine and Applied Arts Division of MUIC.