Khamkwan “Jean” Duangmanee 

BANGKOK-BASED FILMMAKER FUSING FASHION AND CINEMATIC STORYTELLING

Industry : The Arts

Khamkwan “Jean” Duangmanee is a Bangkok-based filmmaker renowned for her distinctive fusion of fashion and cinematic storytelling. A graduate in Fashion Design from Chulalongkorn University in 2015, Duangmanee transitioned from the fashion industry to filmmaking, bringing her design sensibilities into the realm of visual storytelling. She began her career by shooting and editing videos for Thai magazines, laying the groundwork for her future endeavours.
In 2016, Duangmanee directed her first fashion film, This is not sa Stone, which garnered attention from commercial agencies and marked the beginning of her professional journey. She continued to build her portfolio with notable projects, including directing fashion films for brands like Sretsis and GUESS as well as music videos for artists such as Tahiti80’s Hurts, Phum Viphurit’s Lover Boy and Stamp Apiwat’s Don't You Go.

Duangmanee’s work is characterised by a retro pop aesthetic, often drawing inspiration from French cinema. Her music video for Lover Boy has amassed over 65 million views, exemplifies her ability to transform ordinary locations into visually captivating scenes, turning Pattaya’s beaches into settings reminiscent of Miami. This project significantly elevated her profile in the industry.

In 2019, expanded her international reach by directing a campaign film for Calvin Klein Hong Kong in celebration of International Women’s Day. She has also collaborated with international celebrities, directing commercials featuring Jackson Wang, Mark Tuan and Bambam from GOT7, as well as Jisoo from BLACKPINK for Cartier Thailand.

Duangmanee’s work continues to resonate within the industry, establishing her as a prominent figure in contemporary filmmaking.