Just came back from a showcase of various Malaysia short films by Kelab Filem Negara. The standard, I must say, was very disappointing. The future of Malaysia film-making industry is bleak indeed.
Most of these young producers/directors were just trying too hard to be artsy-futsy, to be controversia... yet none of them dare to dwell in with depth. When asked point blank, it was obvious none had firm opinions or deep passion for any of the issues that were raised in their films. They film was made for the sake of making. Most made with vagueness and about nothingness, but they lay their defence behind the veil called art.
Bullshit!
What was supposed to be a showcase of Malaysian film maturity ended being was just an display of amateur college-level work. A bunch of kids claiming to be “independent” when all they are really doing is to try to appeal to the masses.
I don’t understand why people (of at least this bunch of most Malaysian film-makers) feel the need to instill controversies. While inde-films have been an outlet for such issues to come out in the light, it is not a mandatory in the inde sphere.
Film-making is not necessarily about controversies. Film-making is the art of storytelling on film. One could make a darn good piece by just telling a beautiful story beautifully.
Wake up, people!
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