Chadaporn Mitinunwong on her debut film The Gifted Ones
Chadaporn Mitinunwong grew up in Bangkok, Thailand. She was deeply interested in 3D design and artistry. Working close to directors and producers she learned the crucial primary goal of both hats. She moved to California to continue her studies of modern Film and Television. We have conducted a short interview with her. What kind of challenges do you face as a female filmmaker? ‘Being a confident leader’; I think that’s a challenge everyone has to face, whether it’s a man or a woman. We all get to that point where we have to face tremendous pressure and somehow overcome it to lead our team to success. Honestly, I wasn’t born with a talent in filmmaking. All I had was a belief. A belief that anybody who works hard, commits themselves and does something with passion, it will always pay off. You’ve got to have that self- esteem that comes from within. I always tell myself that I can do it. Although every time when I’m on set, I always try to be prepared for anything, there ...