Aekaphong Saransate

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Aekaphong Saransate

Born September 4, 1992 · Songkhla, Thailand (age 34)

A Saransate (born 4 September 1992) is Thai filmmaker based in Bangkok-Songkhla. His debut feature documentary Breaking the Cycle (2024) premiered at the 31st Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. The film also competed for Tim Hetherington Award at Sheffield DocFest.

Known For

The Trapped 13: How We Survived The Thai CaveThe Trapped 13: How We Survived The Thai Cave · 2022
The Trapped 13: How We Survived The Thai Cave
★ 6.42022
MovieDocumentary
In this compelling documentary, members of the Thai youth soccer team tell their stories of getting trapped in Tham Luang Cave in 2018 — and surviving.
TripaliumTripalium · 2026
Tripalium
2026
MovieDocumentary
In an attempt to gain financial legitimacy, betting systems are now prediction markets, governing a portion of global investments. Tripalium, a title evoking ancient tortures, reminds us of betting’s historic links to horseracing, animal bodies exploited and abused in the name of a ruthless profit-extraction model now mirroring the entire current economy.
Breaking the CycleBreaking the Cycle · 2024
Breaking the Cycle
★ 7.02024
MovieDocumentary
A group of young politicians campaigning against an authoritarian constitution speak up, spark hope and ignite a once-in-a-generation movement in this energetic exploration of the recent elections in Thailand.
First Cuts are the DeepestFirst Cuts are the Deepest · 2026
First Cuts are the Deepest
2026
MovieDocumentary
Filmed over six years across different parts of Thailand, the documentary follows three children as they grow through friendship, loss, confusion, silence, and change during their childhood.
The VoyageThe Voyage · 2026
The Voyage
2026
Movie
Ekkapong Saransett Songkhla artist and film director created a moving photo exhibition tribute to his late father, who was a Thai-Chinese diaspora. The birth of a small life through the world war, the Chinese Revolution Starting life by Songkhla Lake The work consists of historical animation and memories combined with audio work from J Wattankuljarat (JPBS member) to tell a personal history through the sound of gunfire, sea, and fireworks. We all begin from somewhere
Soil Without LandSoil Without Land · 2019
Soil Without Land
★ 5.02019
MovieDocumentary
In Myanmar, a young soldier named Jai and other Shan people wrestle with disenfranchisement and disillusionment in a land where they lack basic rights.
Hours of OursHours of Ours · 2024
Hours of Ours
2024
MovieDocumentary
A Sudanese family fees their country, seeking asylum in Thailand. They meet a young flmmaker, newly returned after a decade away from home. Despite their uncertain future, they form a heartfelt bond. They decide to make a flm together.
Lost in BlueLost in Blue · 2016
Lost in Blue
★ 4.02016
MovieDrama
Three adolescent girls explore the depths of youth, love and friendship in this anthology of coming-of-age shorts from three award-winning filmmakers.

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