Hey guys, happy diwali to everyone. Well rajin, the message is extremely simple. Like the original raju says "don't do unto others the things that you don't want others to do unto you"
I must agree Baker was really good in the ad though! hehhe. Anyways are we confirmed for the for the dinner. Just a suggestion. thought of moving the dinner to friday night. 17th. are you guys alright with that and please give balan or me a list of friends, co-workers, girlfriends, boyfriends, wife or husband that you guys are planning to bring for the dinner. it's help to ensure there sufficient food.
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Friday, October 20, 2006
Happy Deepavali !!!!!
Hi, guys.
I would like to wish all real reels members, a bright and joyous deepavali and selamat hari raya.
Dun forget to watch my muzikal prog. 'Deepa Oli' on Deepavali Nite (sat), 9 pm on Astro Ch. 6 vannavil.
Enjoy the holiday....
I would like to wish all real reels members, a bright and joyous deepavali and selamat hari raya.
Dun forget to watch my muzikal prog. 'Deepa Oli' on Deepavali Nite (sat), 9 pm on Astro Ch. 6 vannavil.
Enjoy the holiday....
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Petronas Deepavali TVC 2006
Does anyone watch this year Petronas Deepavali commercial? Well I'm happy to see Baker in the commercial . I cant believe that Baker can be funny. I like when he said " This is Raj". And the dance....hmmmm not bad lah...
The commercial was nicely done. In term of production..But what the most important things that missing in the commercial is the 'message'. What actually they try to convey ? The massage was not clear at all....
Taking the incident of Sri Pandi restaurant issue , Petronas try to convey a very big message to the Indian society....that is :
a) don't underestimate the elderly folks
b) don't try to steal others business
c) don't fight over on a ineffectual matter or
d) must be cunning in the business .
I don't get the message that Petronas trying to convey... it was a big disappointment for me. I was looking forward for this year Petronas commercial since last year the don’t have one and just reply the 2003 TVC (the best deepavali TVC ever). But this year TVC doest have message and doesn't have the spirit of Deepavali at all. How come the can approve this kind of storyboard? Look at the past Petronas TVC. It was nicely done and the message was powerful till it can capture the mind and touch the heart of the audience. This year Deepavali TVC is another waste of our fuel money like the 2004 Deeparaya TVC. ( thinking of change to SHELL)
And I wonder why this years there is no DeepaRaya spirit in the TVC ? is it coz Takaful Malaysia Syariah department head Mohd Fauzi Mustaffa statement?
DeepaRaya 2004
The commercial was nicely done. In term of production..But what the most important things that missing in the commercial is the 'message'. What actually they try to convey ? The massage was not clear at all....
Taking the incident of Sri Pandi restaurant issue , Petronas try to convey a very big message to the Indian society....that is :
a) don't underestimate the elderly folks
b) don't try to steal others business
c) don't fight over on a ineffectual matter or
d) must be cunning in the business .
I don't get the message that Petronas trying to convey... it was a big disappointment for me. I was looking forward for this year Petronas commercial since last year the don’t have one and just reply the 2003 TVC (the best deepavali TVC ever). But this year TVC doest have message and doesn't have the spirit of Deepavali at all. How come the can approve this kind of storyboard? Look at the past Petronas TVC. It was nicely done and the message was powerful till it can capture the mind and touch the heart of the audience. This year Deepavali TVC is another waste of our fuel money like the 2004 Deeparaya TVC. ( thinking of change to SHELL)
And I wonder why this years there is no DeepaRaya spirit in the TVC ? is it coz Takaful Malaysia Syariah department head Mohd Fauzi Mustaffa statement?
DeepaRaya 2004
Monday, October 16, 2006
Thats a pretty good idea!
Let us all in the spirit of forgiving and compassion in conjunction of Deepavali, send a DEEPAVALI greetings card without any added profanities & vulgarities to takaful executif.
Let us proof that we Indians do not stoop too low with such acts.
I'm sure it doesnt cost us much and in the meantime get the message across effectively, loud and clear!
Takaful wants our money by way of the special (monopolised &
exclusive) government privilages accorded to them but doesnt want our friendship nor respect.
Ok , all together now, without any written vulgarities & profanities;Send a Deepavali greetings card to the address below:
*
Ustaz Mohd. Fauzi b. Mustaffa
Secretary to the SHARIAH SUPERVISORY COUNCIL,
Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Berhad,
26th Floor Annex Block, Dataran Kewangan Darul Takaful,
No. 4 Jalan Sultan Sulaiman,
50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
*
p/s: i'm ok wit RR reunion. anyday, anytime, any menu....
Let us all in the spirit of forgiving and compassion in conjunction of Deepavali, send a DEEPAVALI greetings card without any added profanities & vulgarities to takaful executif.
Let us proof that we Indians do not stoop too low with such acts.
I'm sure it doesnt cost us much and in the meantime get the message across effectively, loud and clear!
Takaful wants our money by way of the special (monopolised &
exclusive) government privilages accorded to them but doesnt want our friendship nor respect.
Ok , all together now, without any written vulgarities & profanities;Send a Deepavali greetings card to the address below:
*
Ustaz Mohd. Fauzi b. Mustaffa
Secretary to the SHARIAH SUPERVISORY COUNCIL,
Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Berhad,
26th Floor Annex Block, Dataran Kewangan Darul Takaful,
No. 4 Jalan Sultan Sulaiman,
50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
*
p/s: i'm ok wit RR reunion. anyday, anytime, any menu....
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
RR annual gathering
Well i have seen the menu that post by balan... the menu quite impresive. I like the menu A , C and F.
Dinner Menu C
Rice
Black Pepper Chicken
Fish Sambal
Thai Style Beancurd
Asparagus in Garlic Sauce
Brinjal Belacan
Stuffed Golden Beancurd
Fruit Platter
Honey Lime
RM 30.00
RKU Dinner
Dinner Menu F
Chinese Fried Rice / Rice
Plum Sauce Chicken
Crispy Fried Fish with Mango Kerabu
Indonesian Style Claypot Prawn
Mix Vegetables
Mini Fruit Tarts
Honey Lime
RM 30.00
gallery & cafe
Dinner Menu A
Tom Yam Chicken Soup
Rice / Fried Mee Hoon
Deep Fried Calamari Rings
Satay Chicken
Dry Mutton Porial
Portugese Fish
Braised Beancurd & Vegetables
Apple Danish with Fresh Cream / Custard
Ice Lemon Tea
RM 32.00
I think the food and the place is fine with me. Hope others will give a respond also.
ps: who is that guy pulen...look familiar is it our MIIM student
Dinner Menu C
Rice
Black Pepper Chicken
Fish Sambal
Thai Style Beancurd
Asparagus in Garlic Sauce
Brinjal Belacan
Stuffed Golden Beancurd
Fruit Platter
Honey Lime
RM 30.00
RKU Dinner
Dinner Menu F
Chinese Fried Rice / Rice
Plum Sauce Chicken
Crispy Fried Fish with Mango Kerabu
Indonesian Style Claypot Prawn
Mix Vegetables
Mini Fruit Tarts
Honey Lime
RM 30.00
gallery & cafe
Dinner Menu A
Tom Yam Chicken Soup
Rice / Fried Mee Hoon
Deep Fried Calamari Rings
Satay Chicken
Dry Mutton Porial
Portugese Fish
Braised Beancurd & Vegetables
Apple Danish with Fresh Cream / Custard
Ice Lemon Tea
RM 32.00
I think the food and the place is fine with me. Hope others will give a respond also.
ps: who is that guy pulen...look familiar is it our MIIM student
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Real Reels 2nd Annual Gathering !
Hi Friends!
Regarding RR 2nd Annual Gathering........as I mention in the earlier posting, We planning to organise a gathering among our frinds in November 2006.
This gatheting is open to Real Reels members, ATV3 former students and friends. Meaning members can bring their friends , bf , gf , husband , wife etc.
Our last gathering we had in Nagas and we got a good support from members. Those who could not make it last gathering and our usual gathering hope can see you all in this gathering.
The main purpose of this gathering is just to keep in touch with former ATV3 students and build up a networking.
Venue : Rumah Ku Gallery (Opposite The University Hospital PJ)
Date : 18 November 2006
Time : 7.00pm
Cuisine : Indian & Chinese - Buffet
Cost for the gathering : RM 30.00 nett (Per Person)
The host of this gathering
is Balan , Kamini , Rajen & Prem.
Cheers!
Balan
Regarding RR 2nd Annual Gathering........as I mention in the earlier posting, We planning to organise a gathering among our frinds in November 2006.
This gatheting is open to Real Reels members, ATV3 former students and friends. Meaning members can bring their friends , bf , gf , husband , wife etc.
Our last gathering we had in Nagas and we got a good support from members. Those who could not make it last gathering and our usual gathering hope can see you all in this gathering.
The main purpose of this gathering is just to keep in touch with former ATV3 students and build up a networking.
Venue : Rumah Ku Gallery (Opposite The University Hospital PJ)
Date : 18 November 2006
Time : 7.00pm
Cuisine : Indian & Chinese - Buffet
Cost for the gathering : RM 30.00 nett (Per Person)
The host of this gathering
is Balan , Kamini , Rajen & Prem.
Cheers!
Balan
Malaysian Indian Short Film Screening (MiSF) 2006
KELAB SENI FILEM MALAYSIA
presents
Malaysian Indian Short Film Screening (MiSF) 2006
Presenter & Moderator: Hassan Abd Muthalib
Saturday 7 October 2006, 8.30pm
HELP University College Theatrette, Pusat Bandar Damansara, KL
FREE ADMISSION
ALL ARE INVITED (BOTH PUBLIC/FILM BUFF)
1. Seinandri Kondre Mahagke (SKM) (Sasitharan Rajoo / 7 min)
SKM tells a story about a married couple who face problems taking care of their elderly parents. The wife feels that her husband needs to send his parents to the old folks home. A normal argument which practically takes place every day where the wife convinces the husband to send them there. SKM was nominated for the first 8 best short film for the Astro Short Film Competition Open category.
*Sasitharan Rajoo, video editor, director & actor,has been a film buff since childhood. Performed on stage in plays & musicals since age 6. Diploma in multimedia production from Akademi TV3. Started as a production assistant in commercial houses. Now works at Vision Works as video editor.
E-mail : sasi_slash@... / hp : 017 3916760
2. No Worry Chicken Curry (K Shunmugam / 10 min)
A journey of a boy who brings a chicken to his aunty’s place. Along the way he faces obstacles. Will he manage to overcome them?
* Shumugam (b. 1974) graduated from Akademi Filem Malaysia in 1999. He worked as a Camera Technician with Film Equipment Gallery until 2001, handling all manner of cameras, from film to video and stills. From 2002, he was with ASTRO and directed 52 episodes of the Tamil magazine programme, Unggal Virrupam. His foray into narratives began as an Assistant Director for the Tamil TV drama, Pavithra. As a cameraman, he has shot Tamil and Malay dramas, among them, Piala Untuk Mama and Nasib O Nasib for the NTV7 Odisi series. He handled the underwater camera for the Chinese movie, Crazy Tourist and shot stills for local feature films, Manjari and Susuk. He has since directed Tomi Cinta Delia (for the Odisi series for NTV7), a Tamil drama for TV2, Letchiyem, documentaries, commercials and TV fillers. His shorts, No Worry, Chicken Curry and Me, My Mother and Mosquito, won Gold Awards, with Oh, My Goat, winning a Silver Award at the MVA. Sweet Dreams is his first feature.
Email: jiboombah@... / hp : 012 2887545
3. Bavam (ST Bala / 10 min)
Saraswati, a dancer, keeps her co-dancers and manager waiting. She shows up at the 11th hour. She puts on an excellent performance, but was actually haunted by the
incident that had delayed her. After the dance, her manager queries her. She breaks down and explains.
Shot on 35mm. "The film was inspired by my observation of a dancer on and off-stage, who despite facing personal problems, became a totally different person, a picture of calm and beauty."
* ST Bala is a playwright & director of theatre and TV dramas.
Email : stbala@... / hp : 019 6496962
4. Chittappa (Kannan Thiagarajan / 15 min)
Raghu, a young web designer in search of love on the internet. His dreams come true when he gets to know Nisha. Both are passionate about their new-found relationship but little do they know about the shocker that awaits them!
* Kannan Thiagarajan is an ex-tutor at Multimedia University where he taught Film & Animation. Now, a freelancer and working on his first full-length movie. ‘Chitappa’ is his first short film made in early 2005, which traveled to Singapore, Thailand and Portugal.
Email : kannan.t.m@... / hp : 012 6368934
5. Season of Perception (T Sathiya Varmaan, Rameswaran, Ven Soma / 8 min)
This short portrays three directors planning to do a short film. But misunderstanding and difference of opinion cause them to go their own ways. Later they realise that to do a good piece of work, they have to stay united.
*A short film directed by three Academi Seni Kebangsaan students.
Email : sathiyaa8@...
6. Thaipoosam (Shanjay Perumal / 4.22 min)
A visual essay on the Hindu religious festival. Shown in Malaysian Documentaries 2006 and International Short Film Festival-French and Asian 2006,Thailand.
Basically I have used visuals and music to express the feeling of this documentary. I purposely avoided the usage of the voice over as I believe both visual and music could narrate the whole event.
* Shanjay Perumal graduated from University Sains Malaysia (USM) in 2003, majoring in Film and Broadcasting. Directed 26 episodes of Celi-Cilik, a Malay children’s program (RTM2) and several other TV programs. Works as producer in a local TV station.
Email : sanjayperumal@... / hp : 012 2345183
7. Broken Wings (Wickneswaren / 14 min)
Wicky, a young college student, reflects on what most of our Indian youngsters have become today. Set up in an Indian community way, this short action drama reflects what most Indians take for granted.
*Wickneswaran (Wicky) is a 21 year old student. Eldest of 4 siblings, he is currently pursuing a course in Multimedia University majoring in Film & Animation, and dreams of becoming a successful movie director .
8. Guns or Roses (M.S. Prem Nath Pillai / 11.27 min)
This award winning short film, tells a story about a group of robbers that's caught in a dilemma between the police and a hostage. The story gets intense when the robbers realized that they have no way of getting out of there with tight police force surrounding them in an abandon building. This short film goes with a fast tempo, with fast cuts and movements, making the film more enjoying.
*The director for this short film is an editor as well. Graduated from Academi TV3 (Malaysia Institute of Integrative Media), and has worked for various production houses upon graduating. Extremely passionate about modern cinema and filmmaking. His 1st feature was 'UYIR' THE SOUL (Horror) and now he embarking next venture called 'CRIMINALS'(crime-thriller).
Email : g5prem@... / hp : 012 6088743
9. Oh My Goat (K Shunmugam / 7 min)
Do you know where your food comes from?
Even in our “today’s world” as we say which is all about freedom and independence, there are many of those who are caught in the dilemma of our family values and culture that still restrict us of our freedom and independence. The goat in this film resembles all this, from young we are natured with love, care, food and time that we are so attached and respectful as we grow we have the thought of an independence with the freedom given at times but all it come to at the end is something that is truly unexpected to sometimes compromise that freedom and independence into being something of a “disastrous sacrifice”
10. My Father and his Celluloid (Devan R / 10 min)
As his father lies critically ill in hospital, the director recreates the possible scenario when his parents meet for the first time in front of the open projection screen in a rubber estate. A tribute to the filmmaker’s father, a travelling projectionist, through the films, sights and sound of his work and times.
* Daven R with his short My Father and his Celluloid has participated at several international film festival including the Torino Film Festival, Sarawak Millennium Film Festival, Bangkok Film Festival, New York Film Festival etc. This movie has won Best Film and Best Director for short film category in Malaysian Film Festival 2003. Currently, Daven is a well known cinematographer in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Indonesia.He has shot 8 feature films and many TV commercials.
Email : cinemaya@... / hp : 019 3599278
SPREAD THE WORD
presents
Malaysian Indian Short Film Screening (MiSF) 2006
Presenter & Moderator: Hassan Abd Muthalib
Saturday 7 October 2006, 8.30pm
HELP University College Theatrette, Pusat Bandar Damansara, KL
FREE ADMISSION
ALL ARE INVITED (BOTH PUBLIC/FILM BUFF)
1. Seinandri Kondre Mahagke (SKM) (Sasitharan Rajoo / 7 min)
SKM tells a story about a married couple who face problems taking care of their elderly parents. The wife feels that her husband needs to send his parents to the old folks home. A normal argument which practically takes place every day where the wife convinces the husband to send them there. SKM was nominated for the first 8 best short film for the Astro Short Film Competition Open category.
*Sasitharan Rajoo, video editor, director & actor,has been a film buff since childhood. Performed on stage in plays & musicals since age 6. Diploma in multimedia production from Akademi TV3. Started as a production assistant in commercial houses. Now works at Vision Works as video editor.
E-mail : sasi_slash@... / hp : 017 3916760
2. No Worry Chicken Curry (K Shunmugam / 10 min)
A journey of a boy who brings a chicken to his aunty’s place. Along the way he faces obstacles. Will he manage to overcome them?
* Shumugam (b. 1974) graduated from Akademi Filem Malaysia in 1999. He worked as a Camera Technician with Film Equipment Gallery until 2001, handling all manner of cameras, from film to video and stills. From 2002, he was with ASTRO and directed 52 episodes of the Tamil magazine programme, Unggal Virrupam. His foray into narratives began as an Assistant Director for the Tamil TV drama, Pavithra. As a cameraman, he has shot Tamil and Malay dramas, among them, Piala Untuk Mama and Nasib O Nasib for the NTV7 Odisi series. He handled the underwater camera for the Chinese movie, Crazy Tourist and shot stills for local feature films, Manjari and Susuk. He has since directed Tomi Cinta Delia (for the Odisi series for NTV7), a Tamil drama for TV2, Letchiyem, documentaries, commercials and TV fillers. His shorts, No Worry, Chicken Curry and Me, My Mother and Mosquito, won Gold Awards, with Oh, My Goat, winning a Silver Award at the MVA. Sweet Dreams is his first feature.
Email: jiboombah@... / hp : 012 2887545
3. Bavam (ST Bala / 10 min)
Saraswati, a dancer, keeps her co-dancers and manager waiting. She shows up at the 11th hour. She puts on an excellent performance, but was actually haunted by the
incident that had delayed her. After the dance, her manager queries her. She breaks down and explains.
Shot on 35mm. "The film was inspired by my observation of a dancer on and off-stage, who despite facing personal problems, became a totally different person, a picture of calm and beauty."
* ST Bala is a playwright & director of theatre and TV dramas.
Email : stbala@... / hp : 019 6496962
4. Chittappa (Kannan Thiagarajan / 15 min)
Raghu, a young web designer in search of love on the internet. His dreams come true when he gets to know Nisha. Both are passionate about their new-found relationship but little do they know about the shocker that awaits them!
* Kannan Thiagarajan is an ex-tutor at Multimedia University where he taught Film & Animation. Now, a freelancer and working on his first full-length movie. ‘Chitappa’ is his first short film made in early 2005, which traveled to Singapore, Thailand and Portugal.
Email : kannan.t.m@... / hp : 012 6368934
5. Season of Perception (T Sathiya Varmaan, Rameswaran, Ven Soma / 8 min)
This short portrays three directors planning to do a short film. But misunderstanding and difference of opinion cause them to go their own ways. Later they realise that to do a good piece of work, they have to stay united.
*A short film directed by three Academi Seni Kebangsaan students.
Email : sathiyaa8@...
6. Thaipoosam (Shanjay Perumal / 4.22 min)
A visual essay on the Hindu religious festival. Shown in Malaysian Documentaries 2006 and International Short Film Festival-French and Asian 2006,Thailand.
Basically I have used visuals and music to express the feeling of this documentary. I purposely avoided the usage of the voice over as I believe both visual and music could narrate the whole event.
* Shanjay Perumal graduated from University Sains Malaysia (USM) in 2003, majoring in Film and Broadcasting. Directed 26 episodes of Celi-Cilik, a Malay children’s program (RTM2) and several other TV programs. Works as producer in a local TV station.
Email : sanjayperumal@... / hp : 012 2345183
7. Broken Wings (Wickneswaren / 14 min)
Wicky, a young college student, reflects on what most of our Indian youngsters have become today. Set up in an Indian community way, this short action drama reflects what most Indians take for granted.
*Wickneswaran (Wicky) is a 21 year old student. Eldest of 4 siblings, he is currently pursuing a course in Multimedia University majoring in Film & Animation, and dreams of becoming a successful movie director .
8. Guns or Roses (M.S. Prem Nath Pillai / 11.27 min)
This award winning short film, tells a story about a group of robbers that's caught in a dilemma between the police and a hostage. The story gets intense when the robbers realized that they have no way of getting out of there with tight police force surrounding them in an abandon building. This short film goes with a fast tempo, with fast cuts and movements, making the film more enjoying.
*The director for this short film is an editor as well. Graduated from Academi TV3 (Malaysia Institute of Integrative Media), and has worked for various production houses upon graduating. Extremely passionate about modern cinema and filmmaking. His 1st feature was 'UYIR' THE SOUL (Horror) and now he embarking next venture called 'CRIMINALS'(crime-thriller).
Email : g5prem@... / hp : 012 6088743
9. Oh My Goat (K Shunmugam / 7 min)
Do you know where your food comes from?
Even in our “today’s world” as we say which is all about freedom and independence, there are many of those who are caught in the dilemma of our family values and culture that still restrict us of our freedom and independence. The goat in this film resembles all this, from young we are natured with love, care, food and time that we are so attached and respectful as we grow we have the thought of an independence with the freedom given at times but all it come to at the end is something that is truly unexpected to sometimes compromise that freedom and independence into being something of a “disastrous sacrifice”
10. My Father and his Celluloid (Devan R / 10 min)
As his father lies critically ill in hospital, the director recreates the possible scenario when his parents meet for the first time in front of the open projection screen in a rubber estate. A tribute to the filmmaker’s father, a travelling projectionist, through the films, sights and sound of his work and times.
* Daven R with his short My Father and his Celluloid has participated at several international film festival including the Torino Film Festival, Sarawak Millennium Film Festival, Bangkok Film Festival, New York Film Festival etc. This movie has won Best Film and Best Director for short film category in Malaysian Film Festival 2003. Currently, Daven is a well known cinematographer in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Indonesia.He has shot 8 feature films and many TV commercials.
Email : cinemaya@... / hp : 019 3599278
SPREAD THE WORD
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED
Hey guys, how are you'll? Okie, I attended a function in Finas yesterday and wrote this article. Please read it and for those who are interested, please e-mail this people k...
Chance to show documentaries to the world
03 Oct 2006
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KUALA LUMPUR: Local documentary makers have two reasons to work even harder now.
A total of US$400,000 (about RM1.5 million) is being offered to fund the production of two high-definition documentaries.
As a bonus, the documentaries will be aired in 27 languages over the National Geographic Channel in 164 countries.
At the signing of a memorandum of understanding yesterday, National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) and the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) urged local filmmakers to submit proposals for the NGCI-Finas HD Documentary Fund 2006.
"There aren’t many documentaries on Malaysia when this country has much to show, so this would be a great challenge," NGCI executive vice-president of production, Bryan Smith, said.
The project is open to local production companies registered with Finas.
The stringent selection criteria will ensure that only two of the most resourceful and deserving producers with dramatic topics, strong central characters and great storytelling skills will get the money.
Each of them will be expected to produce an hour-long documentary, shot using high-definition equipment, which would showcase Malaysia to the world.
"High-definition" or "HD" is the emerging industry standard for clearer pictures on television.
Smith said the chosen producers would have to follow strict guidelines, including the selection of themes for their documentaries.
The proposals, which must be submitted by Nov 15, should be based on preferred themes such as the modern world, science and technology, wildlife or an in-depth look at topics such as space launch or the secret service.
Proposals must also include a detailed budget, estimated production schedule, the biography of members of the production team and VHS or DVD sample of previous work.
"National Geographic and Finas will play the role of advisers. Besides funding, we coach them on proper filmmaking techniques, development of story idea and pitching tactics," said Smith.
He added that short-listed filmmakers would be notified in early December. They will attend a two-day workshop on Dec 12 and 13 where they will pitch their projects to a panel comprising NGCI senior producers.
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim, who witnessed the signing of the MoU, said it was a dream come true to have high quality documentaries on Malaysia shown to a worldwide audience.
"NGCI is a global leader in making high quality documentaries. This partnership enables our local producers to gain invaluable knowledge and compete globally," he said, adding that one of the documentaries should be completed by Aug 31, in time for the Golden Jubilee celebration of the country’s independence.
Rais said the ministry was planning to create a scheme to buy proposals from local filmmakers and help produce more quality documentaries.
"The Government has allocated RM6 million this year for the production of local movies and documentaries but it has not been utilised."
For details on the NGCI-Finas HD Documentary Fund 2006, send e-mail to mok@ngcasia.com.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
So if any of your respective prod houses are registered with Finas, you'll should really try out. I've included what the National Geographic People are looking for and what they NOT looking for. Below was their AD
'Malaysia To the World'
NGCI-FINAS HD Documentary Fund 2006
WANTED: National Geographic filmmakers from Malaysia...
Send us your proposals by 15 NOV 2006
National Geographic Channel International and Finas will be commissioning 2 onehour documentaries shot in high definition with budgets up to USD200,000 per program.
Submission Guidelines: The Contest is open to all Malaysian production companies. The films must be primarily shot in Malaysia.
What are we looking for?: Dramatic stories, strong central characters and innovative storytelling. Programs that make you THINK AGAIN.
Preffered themes:
1. Building a modern world: from skyscrapers to super highways to the world busiest port, how dies our modern world work? Look behind the world's engineering and architectural marvels
2. Science and Technology: From gene hunters to cyber criminals, from medical miracle workers to earthquake chasers, take us behind the scenes of the scientific breakhthroughs that will define our world and change our future.
3. Inside: We've gone inside a space launch, inside a secret servioce and behind the scenes of a rolling stones concert. Where can you take us next? With exclusive access to places and events, take us behind the scenes to show is the people, technology, infrastructure and logistics that really make them run
4. Wildlife: Give us a new vision of thye action and drama in the animal kingdom. Show us cutting edge filming techniques and technology that reveal extraordinary stories and behaviour in nature's hidden worlds.
WHAT WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR?
1. Broad subject surveys
2. Educational Programmes
3. Soft Travelogues and lifestyle programmes
4. Children's Programme
5. Art House Films
wWHO IS ELIGIBLE? : ALL Malaysian Production Companies registedred with FINAS. At least 50% of production personnel must be MALAYSIANS or Permanent residents.
WHAT IS THE SUBMISSION PROCESS: Send in an original proposal by Nov 15. Each submission must include
1. Program proposal with one oage executive summary
2. detailed budget
3. estimated production schedule and delivery date
4. production team biography
5. VHS OR DVD Sample of previous work
6. Pitch/character reel (if available)
7. Signed waiver for submission of new ideas (release form is attached)
PLEASE MAIL PROPOSALS TO:
"Malaysia to the World"
National Geographic Channel
c/o Star Regional Pte Ltd
No.7, Jalan Semangat, Section 14, 46200, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
For Enquiries please contact: Ms. Mok Choy Lin, Supervising Producer through email mok@ngcasia.com
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A WORKSHOP IN KL FROM DEC 12-13.
Chance to show documentaries to the world
03 Oct 2006
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KUALA LUMPUR: Local documentary makers have two reasons to work even harder now.
A total of US$400,000 (about RM1.5 million) is being offered to fund the production of two high-definition documentaries.
As a bonus, the documentaries will be aired in 27 languages over the National Geographic Channel in 164 countries.
At the signing of a memorandum of understanding yesterday, National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) and the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) urged local filmmakers to submit proposals for the NGCI-Finas HD Documentary Fund 2006.
"There aren’t many documentaries on Malaysia when this country has much to show, so this would be a great challenge," NGCI executive vice-president of production, Bryan Smith, said.
The project is open to local production companies registered with Finas.
The stringent selection criteria will ensure that only two of the most resourceful and deserving producers with dramatic topics, strong central characters and great storytelling skills will get the money.
Each of them will be expected to produce an hour-long documentary, shot using high-definition equipment, which would showcase Malaysia to the world.
"High-definition" or "HD" is the emerging industry standard for clearer pictures on television.
Smith said the chosen producers would have to follow strict guidelines, including the selection of themes for their documentaries.
The proposals, which must be submitted by Nov 15, should be based on preferred themes such as the modern world, science and technology, wildlife or an in-depth look at topics such as space launch or the secret service.
Proposals must also include a detailed budget, estimated production schedule, the biography of members of the production team and VHS or DVD sample of previous work.
"National Geographic and Finas will play the role of advisers. Besides funding, we coach them on proper filmmaking techniques, development of story idea and pitching tactics," said Smith.
He added that short-listed filmmakers would be notified in early December. They will attend a two-day workshop on Dec 12 and 13 where they will pitch their projects to a panel comprising NGCI senior producers.
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim, who witnessed the signing of the MoU, said it was a dream come true to have high quality documentaries on Malaysia shown to a worldwide audience.
"NGCI is a global leader in making high quality documentaries. This partnership enables our local producers to gain invaluable knowledge and compete globally," he said, adding that one of the documentaries should be completed by Aug 31, in time for the Golden Jubilee celebration of the country’s independence.
Rais said the ministry was planning to create a scheme to buy proposals from local filmmakers and help produce more quality documentaries.
"The Government has allocated RM6 million this year for the production of local movies and documentaries but it has not been utilised."
For details on the NGCI-Finas HD Documentary Fund 2006, send e-mail to mok@ngcasia.com.
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So if any of your respective prod houses are registered with Finas, you'll should really try out. I've included what the National Geographic People are looking for and what they NOT looking for. Below was their AD
'Malaysia To the World'
NGCI-FINAS HD Documentary Fund 2006
WANTED: National Geographic filmmakers from Malaysia...
Send us your proposals by 15 NOV 2006
National Geographic Channel International and Finas will be commissioning 2 onehour documentaries shot in high definition with budgets up to USD200,000 per program.
Submission Guidelines: The Contest is open to all Malaysian production companies. The films must be primarily shot in Malaysia.
What are we looking for?: Dramatic stories, strong central characters and innovative storytelling. Programs that make you THINK AGAIN.
Preffered themes:
1. Building a modern world: from skyscrapers to super highways to the world busiest port, how dies our modern world work? Look behind the world's engineering and architectural marvels
2. Science and Technology: From gene hunters to cyber criminals, from medical miracle workers to earthquake chasers, take us behind the scenes of the scientific breakhthroughs that will define our world and change our future.
3. Inside: We've gone inside a space launch, inside a secret servioce and behind the scenes of a rolling stones concert. Where can you take us next? With exclusive access to places and events, take us behind the scenes to show is the people, technology, infrastructure and logistics that really make them run
4. Wildlife: Give us a new vision of thye action and drama in the animal kingdom. Show us cutting edge filming techniques and technology that reveal extraordinary stories and behaviour in nature's hidden worlds.
WHAT WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR?
1. Broad subject surveys
2. Educational Programmes
3. Soft Travelogues and lifestyle programmes
4. Children's Programme
5. Art House Films
wWHO IS ELIGIBLE? : ALL Malaysian Production Companies registedred with FINAS. At least 50% of production personnel must be MALAYSIANS or Permanent residents.
WHAT IS THE SUBMISSION PROCESS: Send in an original proposal by Nov 15. Each submission must include
1. Program proposal with one oage executive summary
2. detailed budget
3. estimated production schedule and delivery date
4. production team biography
5. VHS OR DVD Sample of previous work
6. Pitch/character reel (if available)
7. Signed waiver for submission of new ideas (release form is attached)
PLEASE MAIL PROPOSALS TO:
"Malaysia to the World"
National Geographic Channel
c/o Star Regional Pte Ltd
No.7, Jalan Semangat, Section 14, 46200, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
For Enquiries please contact: Ms. Mok Choy Lin, Supervising Producer through email mok@ngcasia.com
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A WORKSHOP IN KL FROM DEC 12-13.
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