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DIRECTORS & STAR OF “ALONE” IN KL TO PROMOTE EXCITING HORROR! The directors of “Alone”, Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom was recently in Kuala Lumpur on 13 & 14 June to promote their latest horror thriller “Alone”. The aspiring young directors who had previously brought us the Thai horror hit “Shutter” was in town with their beautiful lead actress Marsha Wathanapanitch to participate in several promotional events including the press conference, media interviews, workshop and gala premiere. Directors Banjong Pisanthanakun & Parkpoom Wongpoom, with lead actress Marsha Wathanapanitch at the press conference On the first day, a press conference was held at Le Meridien hotel for members of the media. Marsha made a stunning appearance in a dazzling white dress, along with the directors in their smart casual attire. The trio was accompanied by Phailin Amnauiporn, representative from the producers company GMM Tai Hub. They were swarmed by our Malaysian journalists, who were very proactive in wanting to know more about the experiences of the aspiring directors and their lead cast. The dynamic trio in conversation during the media interviews. Members of the media were then given an opportunity to be up close and personal with the directors and star in separate sessions of media interviews held at a private lounge in the hotel. Both the directors admitted that they had a keen interest in the horror genre, but they are willing to try other types of movies. Banjong’s next project will be a romantic drama, while Parkpoom’s next project will be a political drama. Meanwhile, the beautiful Marsha, of Thai and German parentage, explains that she gives her fullest when it comes to acting. “I enjoy both singing and acting equally… they are two different things”, she explained when asked which would she prefer - being an actress or singer. On the second day, the directors participated in a workshop for film students and movie enthusiasts held at GSC Mid Valley. It was a good experience for new filmmakers and aspiring students who attended the session as they were given the opportunity to interact with both the directors. The directors were positive in sharing their experiences and technical knowledge in filmmaking. They advised the participants, “Make a movie, just any movie, be it a short film or feature film, and learn from the experience.” The directors sharing their thoughts during the workshop. The directors with some of the workshop participants. On the same night, the directors and Marsha also graced the Gala Premiere held at GSC Mid Valley. This time around, the beautiful Marsha came in a stunning short black dress and charmed the audiences with her “Apa khabar?” greeting in the hall. The directors hoped that the audiences would like their second offering and have a good “nightmare”. This was followed by a lucky draw to giveaway the movie’s merchandise and the screening of the movie. Marsha giving away the prize to a lucky audience (L to R): Phalin Amnauiporn (GMM Tai Hub), lead actress Marsha Wathanapanitch, director Parkpoom Wongpoom, Irving Chee (General Manager, Golden Screen Cinemas Sdn Bhd) & director Banjong Pisanthanakun Both Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom are new icons in Asian horror with the success of their first feature film “Shutter” being the highest box-office grossing Thai movie in 2004. This time around, they are back with “Alone”, with double the horror…