’How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ Picked Up by Netflix

Patty goes wide

Global Streaming Company Netflix Thailand has picked up the rights to the hit film „How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies.” It will air in Southeast Asia from September 12 and will be available in other regions later this year.

made by GDH 559“How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” is written by Thotsapon Thiptinnakorn, who draws inspiration from personal experiences, and directed by Pat Poonnitipat („Bad Genius”). Since its theatrical release in April, the film has become the highest-grossing Thai film to date in several countries, including Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam.

Driven by the desire for a multi-million dollar inheritance, M (Putthipong “Billkin” AssaratanakulHe puts aside his dreams as a confident game caster to take care of his ailing grandmother (Usha Seem). But winning Grandma’s favor is not an easy task as she is very demanding and difficult to please. To complicate matters further, M isn’t just competing for luck. He finds himself in a competition, trying his best to become the grace of Grandma’s eye before time runs out.

The film marks Poonnidippat’s directorial debut and Bilkin and Usha’s first lead roles in a film. The cast includes Sanya Kunakorn, Sarinrat Thomas, Pongsadorn Jongwilas, Duangborn Oprat, Himawari Tajiri and Dontawan Thandiwejakul.

Return to New Zealand

Graeme Mason has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board New Zealand Film Commission. He was most recently CEO of Screen Australia, and was previously Chief Executive of the NZFC for four years (2009-2013).

Mason, previously based in the UK, was senior VP Polygram filmed entertainmentHead of Global Acquisitions Universal Studiosand held several film roles Channel 4.

„Graeme brings leadership skills and local and international industry experience that will be invaluable to the role. He was Chief Executive of Screen Australia for a decade, Chief Executive of the NZFC for over four years, and has over 30 years of international experience in film, television and multimedia businesses, ” said the Minister of Arts. Paul Goldsmith.