June 30, 2025
LXXXVIII — Shana Purnama
Shana is a Thai-Indonesian director based in New York City.

Below are Shana’s SELECTS:

Film (Scene)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 by Quentin Tarantino
2003

Specifically, the showdown at the House of Blue Leaves. A masterclass of my type of fight scene. Elegant yet suspenseful storytelling.

Campaign
‘Chrysalis’ Pantene by Thanonchai Sornsriwichai
2008

Thai commercials do storytelling best. This one’s emotional, well-paced, and always inspires me.

Film
One Sings, the Other Doesn’t by Agnès Varda
1977

I was in awe of how beautiful and special the world here is. The composition, color, and story… just masterful and elegant.

Music Video
‘Nobody’ Wonder Girls by Jang Jae-hyuk
2008

The music video that introduced me to K-pop and made me fall in love with dance. I discovered how fun a music video could be through dance.

Music Video
‘ZEN’ Jennie Kim by CHOGISEOK
2025

This collab will forever live in my head. Production design, styling, and pacing are all perfect.

Film
Past Lives by Celine Song
2023

Simple yet beautiful compositions of love and heartbreak on film. Such a great movie to reference and rewatch.

Film
Shutter by Banjong Pisanthanakun, Parkpoom Wongpoom
2004

A great piece from back home. I love Thai horror films and this one is my favorite. Great editing, mood, and use of angles. The twist at the end was insane.

PEOPLE IN THIS ARTICLE
Thanonchai Sornsriwichai
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Jang Jae-hyuk
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CHOGISEOK
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Banjong Pisanthanakun
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Parkpoom Wongpoom
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