Molam music is experiencing an unexpected and determined renaissance outside of its provincial origins, thanks to creative collectors and innovative festival promoters.

The sound is unlike anything most Western audiences have encountered, but it’s far from being classified as a World music.

In this film, the leaders of the revitalization of this traditional sound face an uphill battle to bring the genre into the 21st century while holding on to its ancient roots.

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CREDITS:
Written & Directed by STEVEN SPENCER

Produced by PICHITRA PHATRANAWAT

1st Director of Photography KERO SIRINIMITWONG

2nd Director of Photography SASIN NIKOMPAK

1st Assistant Camera (Runner) BURAPHA KITTICHAIDEYCHAWAT

2nd Assistant Camera (Runner) NUTTAKANT LUENGPHIPHATCHAI

3rd Assistant Camera (Focus Puller) AMMARIN KAEWMANEE

4th Assistant Camera (DIT) TANU NORACHAN

1st Film Runner VORAVEE PRAKUNHANGSIT

2nd Film Runner WUNWISAR PONPUNTHIN

3rd Film Runner PRIM KHAOROPTHAM

Drone Controller APICHART DANGONGKO

1st Sound Recordist NORRAWAT SUKKASEM

2nd Sound Recordist CHARKIT PUANGMANEE

Editor STEVEN SPENCER, ANAVIL SINTUDECHA

Locations
1.MOOBAAN WONDER (PATTAYA) 2.ZUDRANGMA RECORDS (BKK) 3.STUDIO LAM (BKK)

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