How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
L to R - Amah (Usha Seamkhum) and her grandson M (Putthipong Assaratanakul) Photograph courtesy of GDH 559
EPISODE ONE
Interview with film director Pat Boonnitipat
How to make millions before Grandma dies is a beautifully crafted film about M, a young man who is always on the lookout for a life hack and decides to chase his grandmothers fortune by moving in with her and making himself indespensible. M discovers his family members are equally motivated to win her favor but what they all really chase is much more complicated. Her money and her love. And Amah is not giving either away any time soon.
How to make millions before Grandma dies crosses cultural boundaries, explores shifting generational sands, and changing traditional lifestyles. Whatever your relationship with your own family, your culture, your ancestry, this sweet, funny film is sure to resonate thanks to the light touch and profound thoughtfulness of director Pat Boonnitipat.
Listen to this exclusive interview with film director Pat Boonnitipat for the Creators Edition.
The conversation weaves a beautiful path through the filmmaking process and the personal life of Pat and how this impacted his film.
Interview by: Louise Salter - The Lab Mag
Editor: Greta Stromquist
Film: How to make millions before Grandma dies
Interview with Film Director Pat Boonnitipat
Time: 25 minutes
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