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Thai Drama's Word-of-Mouth Success Leads to Surprise Oscar Shortlist
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scrn loglineA Thai indie film's surprise Oscar shortlist nod sparks buzz after its grassroots box office success across Asia.beat sheet- Director Pat Boonnitipat's feature debut 'How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies' has been a sleeper hit in Thailand and surrounding countries, grossing over $10 million despite being a first-time filmmaker's low-budget project.
- The film's selection for the Oscars' international category has left industry insiders buzzing, as its word-of-mouth success and lack of major studio backing make it an underdog to watch in the awards race.
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Thai Drama's Word-of-Mouth Success Leads to Surprise Oscar Shortlist
VarietyStory by Naman Ramachandran
scrn logline
A Thai indie film's surprise Oscar shortlist nod sparks buzz after its grassroots box office success across Asia.
beat sheet
- Director Pat Boonnitipat's feature debut 'How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies' has been a sleeper hit in Thailand and surrounding countries, grossing over $10 million despite being a first-time filmmaker's low-budget project.
- The film's selection for the Oscars' international category has left industry insiders buzzing, as its word-of-mouth success and lack of major studio backing make it an underdog to watch in the awards race.
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Pat Boonnitipat, How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies