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How much do you both typically involve Rachvin: The most satisfying part of our job is it’s not uncommon to see a few tears on the
yourselves once the shooting starts, and seeing our projects come to life on screen; the last day of shooting. These moments remind
how long does each project take on average? unique thrill in watching something you’ve us that beyond the cameras and scripts, the

Kulthep: Our involvement in the shooting nurtured from a concept turn into a reality that human connections truly make a film project
phase varies. For larger, more complex audiences can enjoy. Every successful project memorable.

productions, we’re more hands-on, ensuring feels like a personal triumph, a testament to Are you tense when a project under the
every detail is just right, like being the our team’s hard work and creativity. It’s these Benetone Films banner is due for release,
conductor of a very intricate orchestra. Our moments that make all the challenges along and does its success or failure affect your
experience and oversight are crucial during the way genuinely worthwhile. mood?
the pre-production and budgeting stages. Our How do you handle fussy clients or stars, and
team of producers and crew take the lead can you share any memorable incidents with Rachvin: Making a movie involves
coordinating countless details and overcoming
on regular shooting days, but we’re there, them – anonymously, of course? What about numerous challenges. It’s this complexity
prepared to jump in if needed; like a firefighter the reverse; a pleasant or funny anecdote?
– but hoping everything goes smoothly without that makes filmmaking both challenging and
us having to douse any flames! [Laughs] The Kulthep: We maintain professionalism. thrilling. And that’s the essence of what we
It’s a delicate dance of keeping enough
duration of projects can vary widely, from a distance to remain objective, yet being close do – embracing the adventure and the reward
few weeks for commercials, to several months enough to understand their needs. We once of creating films. So, the release of any project
for feature films. is absolutely a nail-biting experience, a mix of
faced a unique challenge during a shoot in excitement and tension. The stakes are even
What’s the hardest part of the job and how Kanchanaburi. A well-known star discovered higher when it’s not just line producing, but
do you overcome it, and conversely, what’s that the location was an hour from his hotel, our original content with a piece of Benetone
the best or most satisfying part of the job? and, well, let’s say he wasn’t thrilled and Films in the project; ones we’ve poured our
Kulthep: The hardest part? Definitely the insisted on a location closer to his hotel, hearts into, aiming to create something
pre-production and budgeting phase. It’s leaving us and about 200 crew members in memorable. The audience’s reception is
like trying to solve a complex puzzle where a bind. It was a classic case of adaptability crucial to us – it’s the moment of truth to
each piece represents a different aspect of the meeting the demands of stardom! see if our vision has genuinely connected.
project. You need an eye for detail and a knack Rachvin: Regarding the more pleasant side, So, although success or failure does impact
for numbers, which can be quite a juggling the camaraderie on set often stands out. There our mood, we remind ourselves that at the
act. To find the right team for each project might not be one singular anecdote, but it’s end of the day, it’s part of a journey to which
is also crucial, like matchmaking – you’re the overall experience that resonates. It’s like we’ve given our all, in creating the best work
ensuring everyone clicks, and brings their creating a temporary family with each project. we possibly can.
best to the table. The bonds we form can be so strong that

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