Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Bo Nawacharee. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Bo, appreciate you joining us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

I went to a film school, essentially. But prior to that, I started filming random videos, making travel videos. fun parody music videos, and eventually short films with my friends when I was in undergrad. After my undergrad I did work at a production house for a little bit and volunteered at a few film festivals before I entered my film programme.

For filmmaking, honestly, I think it’s about doing and doing and keep trying to do it. Ever since I started getting interested in making films, all I hear is that you just gotta keep doing it and keep making mistakes and learn from it. And I think it is a very valid point. You can only get better if you constantly learn from your experience. Each set and each project definitely comes with a learning curve. Whether it be mistakes or things that you excel in, it always helps you get better each time.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’m a writer and director. I work in film, narrative and experimental content. I also teach films as well. I collaborate with other artists not only filmmakers but also brands and musicians. I started off only working in film, both narrative and experimental, and then later on had a chance to collaborate with brands and artists who wish to create cinematic content for their identity and/or their products. I love developing stories with artists and/or clients, to bounce off ideas and to create something meaningful and beautiful, and bringing that vision into life has always been something I find really fascinating and enjoyable.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

Kind of referring back to the question earlier about keep on trying and keep on practicing. I believe that it is truly fruitful to keep doing something until you get better and to keep pushing forward. One thing that I learn though, is that if you keep pushing in the wrong direction, or keep pushing where you don’t belong, those efforts won’t get you anywhere. So I think it is also wise to every once in a while, take a step back and take a look where you are and where you want to be, and if you are heading towards the right direction with the right people for yourself.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

One of the things that I enjoy the most about making films is how it connects people together on so many levels. Whether it be emotionally, socially, politically, or just leisurely, it is something that is so special about it. I love how movies bring out conversations, especially the ones that are hard to talk about, and the ones that make us feel vulnerable. So one of the most rewarding aspects of being a filmmaker to me is to see that my work gives an impact to the viewer, and that it generates conversations. It is to me, an honour, and it always gives me so much joy.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.nawacharee.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/boboboh
• Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/nawacharee

Image Credits
Looksorn Thitipuk Teeratrakul, Childsholiday