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Michelle Yeoh to EP ‘Nak Muay’ as U.K. Global Screen Fund Backs Disruptive Element Films’ Thailand Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
- Michelle Yeoh will executive produce Nak Muay, a Muay Thai drama launching Disruptive Element Films’ new Thai slate.
- The four-feature slate will be shot in Thailand with government backing and pre-production beginning after Cannes.
- Nak Muay centers on Yod, Thailand’s undefeated Muay Thai champion, whose past violence affects his friend Krit.
- Disruptive Element Films is UK/Thailand-based and develops genre stories across action, martial arts, sci‑fi, thriller and drama.
- Dominic Buchanan produces Nak Muay, with Gavin Kelly on cinematography and Sol Papadopolous as local consultant.
- Colin Pons, a two-time BAFTA-winning financier, co-leads Disruptive Element Films and holds an executive producer credit on Nak Muay.
- Tinge Krishnan directs Nak Muay, bringing a background in sci‑fi, fantasy and martial arts to the project.
- The film will be produced with a focus on resilience and empowerment, per producer statements.
- The Cannes Market served as the backdrop for announcing the project and slate backing.
- The collaboration signals growing UK-Thailand film industry partnership with government support.
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