Biography: PASSAKORN SARNSIRIRAT is a Thai filmmaker dedicated to alternative storytelling and exploring the connections between living beings. His project "MONKEY GRAVEYARD" was developed at the Purin Pictures Short Film Camp 2023, receiving a production grant with subsequent support from the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) and the Thai Film Foundation. After attending the Cannes Short Film Corner and being featured in the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market (Market Picks), "Monkey Graveyard" marks his official festival debut in the special Echoes screening program at the 22nd FEST – New Directors New Films Festival.