Thai film editor Lee Chatametikool has been made a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science, meaning he will be eligible to vote for the Oscars. Lee, a popular editor and film director, is the third Thai to receive the honour - following in the footsteps of director Apichatpong Weerasethakul and cinematographer Sayombhu Mukdeeprom. Lee, whose mother is American, began his career as editor in the early 20s after graduating in the US. Lee has also worked with commercial studios on many hit Thai films of the past decade, including the ghost film Shutter in 2004, Love of Siam in 2007, and last year's top-grosser Nakee 2. Other new members of the Academy this year include Lady Gaga, Claire Foy, Jamie Bell and John M Chu.

Source: Bangkok Post July 02, 2019 04:01 UTC