With different experiences and various background of interest, Alternative Universe (Est. 2018) work across multi-disciplinary fields with a purpose of creating community wellbeing and living experiences from the inside out, both domestically and internationally.
Alternative Universe collaborates with people who seek alternative ways of developing & managing their properties, brands and lifestyle products & services. We do believe in working to achieve the individual’s goal by involve the kind-participation of ourselves, clients and people in favour of something phenomenal.
Patavee Viranuvat, the Corporate Leader of Alternative Universe Co., Ltd. found his passion in Social Infrastructure Development since he realized that it is one of only a few solutions to disrupt Thailand’s development obstacle. After completing his Master Degree from Graduate School of International Management, International University of Japan he found Alternative Universe Co., Ltd. along with its subsidiaries like Projectionist ASIA and Season Maniac which stimulate and defy the nation’s original development policy with the project like DTC (Double-Twin Cities Project). The company and its original projects have been recognized as the one of the most challenging initiatives and unique pioneer in the region.
SEASON MANIAC (Est. 2015)
A new community gathered with mutual vision and belief to develop a better society. Season Maniac (SM) is a partner system which allow all members to collaborate, learn, and exchange each strength & capability in order to create a better society. Season Maniac concentrates on international collaboration projects related to social infrastructure-based & Infrastructure-based development. Its focus was inspired by the global change, and human movement. The first pilot project called "Doubled-Twin Cities Project" was launched in Sapporo on 16 September, 2015 at CAI02 (Contemporary Art Institute, Sapporo) with the support of Satoshi Hata.
PROJECTIONIST ASIA (Est. 2015)
Projectionist ASIA is a contemporary Art & Culture Management, Co-Financing platform focusing in Asia. Our inspiration is from people & our passion is in Contemporary Design, Art, Culture, Cinema, Music, Literature. Our aim is to establish a strong foundation for young Designers, Artists, Authors, in Asia. With the believe in the future of Asian Culture, our team is flexible to all experimental & creative projects. We are interested in new project development and seeking for potential partners in Asia and around the globe.
Projectionist ASIA (PA) is one of the most important pillars of 'ALTERNATIVE UNIVERSE Co., Ltd.' an International Social Infrastructure Development Company based in Bangkok, Thailand.
Founded by Patavee Viranuvat, Co-Founder & CEO of Alternative Universe Co., Ltd. together with other investors, collectors throughout Asia and Europe, Projectionist ASIA in its early years has been supporting and encouraging Cinematic Arts & Visual Arts projects in Asia including Art Projects, Artists, Art Events, Cinema Events.
The aim is to "Discover & Encourage" an emerging talents which inspired from Mr. Kim Ji-seok' and many other who sacrifice their life for what they believe.
Our Subsidiaries
Arts & Culture Investment
Social Infrastructure Development
Global Exchange & Collaboration Projects
Found in Khanom Synopsis
It tells the story of a young Japanese man carrying loneliness and confusion in his heart. He sets out on a journey to search for something missing in his life, only to stumble upon Khanom, a small seaside town that allows his heart to finally breathe. Surrounded by warm-hearted people and stunning nature, he unexpectedly falls in love with himself once again. In Khanom… freedom smells like the sea, beauty mirrors the sky, the past does not define the present, and loneliness isn’t always cruel.
Director Statement:
"Found in Khanom was born from my own encounters with solitude and the search for belonging. I wanted to capture the fragile, quiet moments when one feels both lost and found at the same time. Khanom, with its gentle rhythm of life, the sea breeze, and the kindness of its people, became more than just a backdrop — it was a mirror of the inner journey. Through this film, I wished to show that loneliness can be a teacher, that beauty often lies in simplicity, and that sometimes, in the most unexpected places, we rediscover the love we once forgot to give ourselves. This story is not only about a Japanese traveler, but also about me, and perhaps about anyone who has ever longed to breathe freely again" - Pimdao Panichsamai
Director Bio
Mutmee Pimdao Panichsamai finished her secondary education at Chitralada School and her BFA (2nd honors) in western music at the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University. She currently works as an artist, singer, actor and experimental filmmaker.
Mutmee fell in love with singing and acting at a very young age. She auditioned for Si Phaendin: The Musical and was cast as the young Mae Phloi. Her subsequent acting and directing classes with ML Bhandevanov Devakula, enhanced her interest in performing arts as well as art of living. She then aspired to create her own works and by far has made three short films, focusing on movement, lighting and theatricality with stories involving the human mind and global society.
Mutmee’s theatre acting works include Si Phaendin: The Musical, Klai Kangwon: Musical on the Beach and Yat Phet: The Musical. For television drama series, she has performed in “Puntai Norasingh,” “Luead Mungkorn,” “Mhom,” “Sri Ayodhaya” and “Love in a Cage.” Her experimental short films are Starlight, winner of “Best Experimental Short” (Best Global Shorts, India); Maya, “Honourable Mention” (Around International Film Festival: ARFF, Berlin); and Fear which has won 22 awards from 14 international film festivals, including “Best Experimental Film” (British International Film Festival: BIFF, UK) and “Best Short Film” (NYC Independent Film Festival).
Latest Work
A Cage of Fragile Heart — Live performance at River City Bangkok
She was also one of the featured artists in the Bangkok Art Biennale 2024, presenting a work titled Are you ok?
Currently, Pimdao Panichsamai resides in Bangkok, Thailand, where she continues to create her art.
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A short film by Mutmee Pimdao Panichsamai 🌊💫
A wandering soul discovers freedom, beauty, and a quiet sense of belonging in a small seaside town.
📍 Spoonful Zakka Café, Sukhumvit 32
September 7, 14, 21 | 14:00–16:00
📍 Fotoclub, Charoenkrung
September 26, 27, 28 | 14:00–16:00
This 7-minute short film will be screened in a continuous loop ✨ Free admission ✨
Poster by @petewstr
ABOUT US
"Multi-disciplinary findings toward the Future of Social Infrastructure Development in Asia"
With different experiences and various background of interest, we work across multi-disciplinary fields with a purpose of creating community wellbeing and living experiences from the inside out, both domestically and internationally.
ALTERNATIVE UNIVERSE collaborates with people who seek alternative ways of developing & managing their properties, brands and lifestyle products & services. We do believe in working to achieve the individual’s goal by involve the kind-participation of ourselves, clients and people in favour of something phenomenal.
Patavee Viranuvat, the Corporate Leader of Alternative Universe Co., Ltd. found his passion in Social Infrastructure Development since he realized that it is one of only a few solutions to disrupt Thailand’s development obstacle.
After completing his Master Degree from Graduate School of International Management, International University of Japan he found ALTERNATIVE UNIVERE along with its subsidiaries like Projectionist ASIA and Season Maniac which stimulate and defy the nation’s original development policy with the project like DTC (Double-Twin Cities Project).
The company and its original projects have been recognized as the one of the most challenging initiatives and unique pioneer in the region.
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CONTACT US
Alternative Universe Co., Ltd.
TAX ID: 0105561037420
Tel : + 66936949644 , + 66844383405 (WorldWide)
Email: patavee.alternativeuniverse@gmail.com (General Inquiries)
Email: hrm.alternativeuniverse@gmail.com (Recruitment)
GREY HOUSE Bangkok by Alternative Universe
(Branch 00004) * Strategic Planning Dept.
158/1 Yenakat 2 Yaek 8 Chongnonsri Yannawa, Bangkok, Thailand 10120
World Business Center by World Group
(Branch 00001) * Financial & Accounting Dept.
Viranuvat Building, 1250 Viranuvat Building 9th Floor, Bangna-trad Soi 34, Bangkok 10260
Like Sukhumvit 22 Hotel * Hospitality Management Unit
227 Soi Sukhumvit 20 Kwang Klongtoey Khet Klongtoey, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Sathorn HQ (For Official Document ONLY)
27/4 Sathorn-Tai Rd., Thung Maha Mek, Sathorn, Bangkok, Thailand 10120
Previous Cave of Alternative Universe*
DESIGN ATELIER (Not active)
Projectionist ASIA / Season Maniac / Pluto Atelier / Kin Estate
Piya Place Tonson Unit 206 & 306 Address: 34/1 Soi Ton Son,
Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Corporate Meeting Space
The Great Room 26th Floor, 127 Gaysorn Tower,
Ratchadamri Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
"You would measure time the measureless and the immeasurable.
You would adjust your conduct and even direct the course of your spirit according to hours and seasons. Of time you would make a stream upon
whose bank you would sit and watch its flowing.
Yet the timeless in you is aware of life's timelessness,
And knows that yesterday is but today's memory
and tomorrow is today's dream.
And that which sings and contemplates in you is still dwelling within the bounds of that first moment which scattered the stars into space.
Who among you does not feel that his power to love is boundless?
And yet who does not feel that very love, though boundless, encompassed within the centre of his being, and moving not from love thought to love thought, nor from love deeds to other love deeds?
And is not time even as love is, undivided and spaceless?
But if in your thought you must measure time into seasons,
let each season encircle all the other seasons, and let today embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing."
Kahlil Gibran