M STUDIO & Govt. Send BamBam to Cannes for Thai Film 'Confessions of a Shaman'

MGR Online•General•19d ago

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Thai film "Confessions of a Shaman" gains international exposure as "BamBam-Kunpimook" represents the film and Thai cinema at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in 2026.

•M STUDIO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Commerce, is sending "BamBam-Kunpimook" to the 79th Cannes Film Festival.
•BamBam will attend as a representative of Thai cinema and as a special cameo actor in the horror film "Confessions of a Shaman".
•The film "Confessions of a Shaman" is slated for a nationwide release on August 12th.

Overview

•Between May 12-23, 2026, BamBam-Kunpimook will attend the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France.
•M STUDIO, Ministry of Culture, and Ministry of Commerce will send "BamBam-Kunpimook" to Cannes.
•"BamBam-Kunpimook" will appear on the red carpet as a representative of Thai cinema.
•"BamBam-Kunpimook" is a cameo actor in the Thai horror film "Confessions of a Shaman".
•BamBam's role in "Confessions of a Shaman" is a secret cameo that is crucial to the story.
•The appearance aims to promote and elevate Thai cinema to a global standard.
•A behind-the-scenes video series, "The Journey to Cannes: Behind Confessions of a Shaman," will be released on M STUDIO's social media.
•"Confessions of a Shaman" is scheduled for release nationwide on August 12.

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Key Entities

Organization

M STUDIO

The film studio and organizer that is sending "BamBam-Kunpimook" to the Cannes Film Festival.

Ministry of Culture(กระทรวงวัฒนธรรม)

A government ministry partnering with M STUDIO to promote Thai cinema.

Department of Cultural Promotion(กรมส่งเสริมวัฒนธรรม)

A department under the Ministry of Culture supporting the promotion of Thai culture, including cinema.

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)

A government ministry partnering with M STUDIO to promote Thai cinema.

Person

BamBam-Kunpimook Phuwakul(แบมแบม-กันต์พิมุกต์ ภูวกุล)ℹ️

Global artist and cameo actor in "Confessions of a Shaman" attending the Cannes Film Festival as a representative of Thai cinema.

Aelek-Theeradej Methawarayuth(อาเล็ก-ธีรเดช เมธาวรายุทธ)

A leading actor in the film "Confessions of a Shaman".

Shahkrit Yamnam(ชาคริต แย้มนาม)

A leading actor in the film "Confessions of a Shaman".

Denis-Jellicha Cappun(เดนิส-เจลีลชา คัปปุน)

A leading actor in the film "Confessions of a Shaman".

Timeline

2026

The year the 79th Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to take place.