Sompot Chidgasornpongse

Sompot Chidgasornpongse is a filmmaker and editor with a background in architecture and an MFA in Film/Video from the California Institute of the Arts. He has collaborated extensively with Apichatpong Weerasethakul as an assistant director on acclaimed films such as 'Tropical Malady,' 'Syndromes and a Century,' 'Cemetery of Splendour,' and 'Memoria.' His short films have been showcased at prestigious international festivals, including Oberhausen, Rotterdam, and Viennale, reflecting his interest in creatively portraying everyday life. His debut feature documentary, 'Railway Sleepers,' premiered at the Busan International Film Festival and was later screened at the Berlinale and numerous other global festivals. In 2026, he made his feature directing debut with the drama film '9 Temples to Heaven,' which follows a man's spiritual journey through nine temples. A Berlinale Talents and Talents Tokyo alumnus, Sompot continues to contribute to the global film industry with his unique storytelling and artistic vision.

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