Behind The Scenes
Behind The Scenes
Notes, conversations and reflections on how our films are made.
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The Story Behind Lonely Island 《首镜》背后的故事
The Story Behind Lonely Island 《首镜》背后的故事
"我们在拍摄开始前进行排练的时候，曾经救过一只小猫。
While we were rehearsing before shooting began, we once saved a kitten. "
Cao Xian / 曹冼 shares the story behind Lonely Island, through her own words and photographs.
About Sound: Making Fire Flies
About Sound: Making Fire Flies
"船的马达轰鸣，雨有了可以触摸的质感，柔和的金属声环绕着我。我睁大眼睛，看着荧光般的像素在银幕上跳舞。
...boat motors rumble, the tactile quality of the rain, soft metallic sound materials surround me. I opened my eyes wide and watched the fluorescent pixels dancing on the screen.“
Zheng Lu Xinyuan reflects on collaborating with sound designer Akritchalerm Kalayanamitr and shaping the film’s sensory world.
“We didn’t have any other option but to move forward.”
“We didn’t have any other option but to move forward.”
Cinematographer | Gwai Lou
Barbarian Invasion / 野蛮人入侵 — Gwai Lou reflects on working with the director to shape the film’s visual world.
“This is the healthiest film crew and team since I joined the industry!”
“This is the healthiest film crew and team since I joined the industry!”
Stylist | Kit Hew
Barbarian Invasion / 野蛮人入侵 — Kit Hew discusses costume, character and collaborating with the director.
“Sound is half the picture.”
“Sound is half the picture.”
Location Sound Mixer | Aw See Wee
Barbarian Invasion / 野蛮人入侵 — Capturing clean sound on location, from the set to the water.
“If the film was good, it was because of me, but if it were bad, then it's her fault.”
“If the film was good, it was because of me, but if it were bad, then it's her fault.”
Producer | Woo Ming Jin
Barbarian Invasion / 野蛮人入侵 — Woo Ming Jin on supporting the crew and creating a relaxed, professional set.
“It takes a team of people behind the scenes to make a film come to life!”
“It takes a team of people behind the scenes to make a film come to life!”
Line Producer / Production Manager / Location Manager | Yap Xhian Way
Barbarian Invasion / 野蛮人入侵 — The preparation, locations and coordination that kept the shoot moving.
“MCO situation which at that time was a very new thing to us.”
“MCO situation which at that time was a very new thing to us.”
1st Assistant Director | Putri Purnama Sugua
Barbarian Invasion / 野蛮人入侵 — Leading the shoot through changing schedules and pandemic restrictions.
“If I didn't receive the message, I think I should still be working as a colourist.”
“If I didn't receive the message, I think I should still be working as a colourist.”
Editor | Wong Kai Yun
Barbarian Invasion / 野蛮人入侵 — Editing during the shoot, watching continuity and discovering the film in the footage.
“I never met director face to-face from the start of the production till the final.”
“I never met director face to-face from the start of the production till the final.”
Music | Kamal Sabran
Barbarian Invasion / 野蛮人入侵 — Creating the soundtrack remotely, bringing together gendang, Chinese drums and tabla.
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