‘HIGH IN THE SKY’ is a FIRST complete research documentary project on Wau Kites, a traditional game and entertainment for Malaysian Malays for centuries.
PROJECT DETAILS
Title : High In The Sky
Category : Feature Documentary Film
Duration : 60-90 Minutes (Feature)
Language : English (Foreign Channels)
Malay (Local Channels)
Director : Keshvan Sugumaran
Writer : Dr. Khor Kheng Kia, Ph.D
(Cultural Studies, Universiti Malaya)
Supported by : Finas (Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia)
Kementerian Komunikasi & Media
INFO
This project is to document our complete research on Wau Kites, one of dying arts in Malaysia. Preserving the facts that need to be documented is main objective of this documentary.
OBJECTIVE
The narration revolves around a professional Wau maker (Mie Sering Gmiey) attempt to set Malaysian Book Of Record, by making 43feet biggest Wau Bulan, as in folk story, such kites been made centuries ago to bring parcels across Thailand and Kelantan border. Along making the record, we explore the historical background of Wau kites, and the factual study on how it become Malaysian one of National Proudest Identity.
The Documentary also will highlight the Uniqueness of ‘Wau Kites’ compared to other kites in the world. Hence, entirely, it will be a showcase to bring Malaysian Identity to international, as well to promote Malaysian Culture to the world
SYNOPSIS
Now, Malaysian National Film Development Corporation (FINAS) officially support this project, by partially funding it. However, the success of the documentary and record breaking, is largely dependent upon the financial support from other platforms.
VALUE
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First Video Documentation on Complete Study of Wau Kites. (including historical research and cultural studies).
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About to set Malaysian Book of Record of flying biggest Kite in history.
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Wau Bulan – Strongest traditional and easy to handle Kite, in the world, during strong wind.
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Originated by Malay Sultans to show his presence and power to people he’s ruling. Then, follows by farmers using as scarecrow and as tools to sleep babies and themselves.
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One of biggest cultural value inherited by Malay Community till now.
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Malaysian Valuable National Symbol.
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Lifetime Accessible Video At Arkib Negara, For Educational & Research Purpose.
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This documentary going to have Kites Cinematography, which is to be first in the world.
Sample : https://youtu.be/7X8o5mlUhIw
INTERESTING
FACTS
Keshvan is a Malaysian filmmaker with more than 10 years of experience in creative industry. he graduated with a degree in Cinematography from University Malaysia Sarawak, In 2008. After spent years worked in broadcast stations, he further his exploration in film arts, by undertaking specified programs, such as Professional Screenplay Writing in MindScreen Film Institute in India, and Acting & Voice Modulation in Theater Y, India. He then worked as editor and cameraman for various television programs, documentaries, corporate videos, music videos, stop-motion animation for years. His fourth short-film, The Return (2015) gives him high recognition as he won Grand Prize at Sundance Channel Short Film Competition. Currently, he is more concentrate on Documentary subjects with his teammates, stressing on documentation of important values of society.
More Details : https://keshvan.wixsite.com/aboutme
About Filmmaker
Khor Kheng Kia is Assistant Professor cum Deputy Dean (Academic Development & Undergraduate Programme) of Faculty of Arts and Social Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia. As a panel assessor of Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), he has more than a decade of academic experience in teaching as well as developing higher educational programme and training materials related to design, multimedia and animation. Dr. Khor holds a doctorate in visual arts from the University of Malaya, a master’s degree in creative multimedia and a bachelor’s degree (with honour) in visual communication from Birmingham City University (previously known as University of Central England). Apart from books and book chapters, Dr, Khor has presented and published more than half a dozen research papers at various international conferences. In addition to his involvement in the production of numerous TV, Dr. Khor’s animation was nominated for Best Animation (student category) in Royal Television Awards and Best Film in the 17th Birmingham Film & TV Festival in United Kingdom. His areas of expertise include computer graphics, digital puppetry, multimedia and immersive technology.
About Writer
JULY - NOV
2019
RESEARCH, WRITING
PRE-VISIT , PRE-INTERVIEW IN REAL LOCATIONS, MEETING REAL PEOPLE AND VISITING REAL SHOOTING AREAS.
DEC
2019
SPECIAL SCREENING AND FESTIVALS.
APRIL ONWARDS
2020
2020
FEB - MAC
COMPLETING POSTWORKS.
REAL SHOOT , ONE WEEK IN KEDAH, ONE WEEK IN KELANTAN, AND ONE WEEK IN TERENGGANU.
2020
JAN
WRITING SCRIPT WITH AVAILABLE INTERVIEW AND COVERAGE FOOTAGES.
FEB
2020
PROJECT TIMELINE
PRE - PRODUCTION
CONTACT
US
VISIT
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Flicker Minds Studio
11-1, Jalan SP3/1, Saujana Puchong, 47100
Puchong Selangor, Malaysia.