Born in 1962 in Thailand, Nonzee Nimibutr graduated with a bachelor of arts in visual communication design from the Faculty of Decorative Arts at Silpakorn University in 1987. A film director, producer and screenwriter, Nonzee is regarded as the leader of the "New Wave" of Thai filmmakers that include Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Wisit Sasanatieng and Apichatpong Weerasethakul. His films include his debut [Dang Bireley’s & Young Gangsters] and [Nang Nak]. He co-founded CINEMASIA CO., Ltd. and the Thailand Script Project workshop.