Reaccepting - Press Kit

Current status: The video has been recognize in imdb.com - Reaccepting

This video has been submitted to: Festival de Cannes, Cannes Independent Film Festival, San Francisco International Festival of Short Film, Newfilmmakers LA at Sunset Gower Studio and Los Angeles Film and Script Festival.

SYNOPSIS

Genre: Action, drama

A martial art student seeks advice from a carpenter to get his guru to accept him as a student again after he disobey his guru to practice high level martial art form without proper understanding of the form's philosophy.

CAST

Jastin Kamarudin as Jack

Joshua Paul as the Sifu

Nazeri Omar as the Carpenter

CREW

Director/Writer

Khairul Arifin Md Ajib

Director of Photography

Ben Tang

Original Music Composer

Faiez Ali

PRODUCTION STILLS

DIRECTOR STATEMENT

  After reaching an agreement to shoot a short fiction for the Wing Chun Association (Kung Fu association) 50th annual anniversary dinner in Malaysia, I set myself a challenge to write, direct and produce a short fiction in twenty four hours. I wasted no time and began writing at one in the morning. 

  Two hours later I’ve written a three page script and did few redraft in three hours and then emailed it to theater actors, Wing Chun senior students and crews. Only 2 Wing Chun seniors and a theater actor gave positive response. Worst news was the crew can’t make it and I had to contact few people who do photography and want to help out. Luckily few did response. 

  Eight at night, the shooting began, the best part of the production was giving the script to the actors and let them spontaneously come out with their own dialogue; since the seniors from Wing Chun association never act, this technique allows them to react to the other actor’s performance and give a believable performance themselves. 

  This project gives me a new level experience in production; the flexibility of the changing the script line, location, and work with unexpected cast and crew.

SPECIAL THANKS TO

Uncle Kamarudin

Yip Kin Wing Chun Kung Fu - The History/Info

Publicity by

Yan Foo

Simple Review - The King's Speech

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Just like how James Bond was in mid-20th Century, we were always fascinated with the gadgets. The King's Speech provide fascination into how we should express gratitude for our speech capabilities.

Story: The Prince of England wants to be able to voice out any words at anytime but he is now racing against time to prepare himself to deliver a speech as a King to the public with the help of his supporting wife and an experienced speech therapies.

Why should you watch:
- indeed an inspiring movie that connects to our own anxiety about delivering public speaking or stage fright.
- Colin Firth won best actor at the Golden Globe awards, he is definitely deserved it in his acting as a stammer and a King who is fighting against his fears.

Warn:
- Well it is an autobiography of the King of England, George the sixth. Of course you won't get any physical exhilarating but rather a psychological exhilaration.

Where to catch:
- out in Uk cinemas.
- Coming out soon in Malaysia in February.

Your buddy director,
Khairul Arifin Md Ajib
TWITTER - Syphreous

'A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future'- Coco Chanel

A half truth perhaps? Could also have been an ingenious-subtle way to promote Chanel perfumes to its now iconic status (like everything else Chanel). Missed the Harrods perfume sale (was too fickle and too slow at grabbing boxes) so now have to pay full price. yay me. or the perfumes that I wanted were not on sale.
But now I cannot decide which to get. Been reading mixed reviews about them by professional 'noses'

Have always liked Issey Miyake stuff, Boudoir is like a younger version of Chanel 'Chance' (in fact it is what I imagine eau fraiche to be like, but that was a disappointment) and Idylle is just so pretty!(who can resist the gold tones and the interlocking G's). Which should I get first? 

Update:

Or this?

 

Serge Lutens- A La Nuit (Jasmine)

Sa Majeste La Rose

Have heard so much about his line of fragrances. Maybe it's time to give it a go?

Amy Chua's article on Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior

If you haven't read the article already, here's the link

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576059713528698754.html

Whether you are for or against what she is writing about- I love how she doesn't mince her words, doesn't hold back so that in the end you definitely have an opinion about her depiction of chinese parenting.

"Chinese parents believe that their kids owe them everything. The reason for this is a little unclear, but it's probably a combination of Confucian filial piety and the fact that the parents have sacrificed and done so much for their children."

I think for most children brought up under this 'regime'- the reason is totally clear: Do people who think that they owe nothing to their parents know how much tuition fees cost?? Your parents could have bought another car, gone on a holiday or put a down payment on another house- but they didn't.

Thankfully my mother never fully suscribed to this Chinese parenting method.They did on the surface (primary school hours were 7.30 am - 4.00 p.m. with extra tuition classes from 4.00-6.00 p.m. and homework after that) but I think in reality when they signed me up for Chinese primary school they had zero expectations and were just relieved that I managed to do ok.Now that I look back, I wished they had pushed me just a little harder so that I can now effortlessly play the violin well instead of struggling a million times before finally getting it right.

But most of all I am grateful that my parents made it fun for me (despite not being able to go for sleepovers till I was much older) I was allowed to be in school performances, go shopping after school and they were pretty cool about me not doing my homework. Just as long as I did ok in school. 

Chanel News update: (did i mention that i LOVE Karl Lagerfeld? the guy is a genius!!!)

During an interview with Karl Lagerfeld and Vanessa Paradis:

You have known each other for almost twenty years but when you speak to each other in French you both still use the more formal 'vous' form of address. Why is that?

KARL: I can't stand familiarity, especially with those I like. It's a sign of indifference

Here's a video of the Paris Byzance collection. I love the mood, the details, the wearability  the casual nonchalance and most of all- the irony and genius psychedelic-ness of Pink Floyd! The more I learn about Chanel the more I love their work .

and some pictures i got off googleimages. Couldn't get a picture of their coats but you should definitely look out for those at the start of the video. If i had the moolah I would put my name down for one of those. Any chance of good 'inspired' looks coming out in high-street stores? Some of the McQueen military look inspired stuff came out a bit costume looking..

127 hours - A simple review by Khairul

Ladies and Gentlemen,
  The movie that closed 2010 London Film Festival. Despite the fact I went to an old cinema with theatre style seating (the slope btw the front seat and the back is terrible), the movie made the fact ignorable.

Story: A true story of mountain climber continues his hobby of extreme adventure mapping the canyon in Utah but soon finds himself accidentally trapped his right hand under a fallen boulder in an isolated area.

Why watch:
- terribly good storytelling, the way the sound and the acting by James Franco in the movie, you will definitely feel what he feels especially during his last resolution moments =)
- a good moral value: always keep in touch with your families and leave a note where you will be gone

Warning:
- if you don't like a movie about a guy in one location most part of the movie, you'll be a BIT turn off, however you'll be occupied with what's going on in James Franco's head.

Where to catch
Out in cinemas in Uk now and coming to USA, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland and Portugal.
Malaysia - Not sure if it will come out, might have to catch it at your nearest Cetak Rompak shop.

Your buddy director,
Khairul Arifin Md Ajib
TWITTER - Syphreous

A Prophet (2009)

Ladies and Gentlemen,
  Finally watched this film having missed it in the cinema end of 2009.

Movie fans who love crime drama will love this film made by the French.

Story
- A mix Arab and French teenager  wants to serve his time in adult prison in peace but he is forced to cooperate with the head of Corsican inmates playing the dog in criminal activities inside and outside of the prison wall where he slowly gains allies.

Why watch
- Definitely this is not a hollywood crime movie but the best of French cinema.
- The performance of the actor, Tahar Rahim is worth watching.
- You are going to be surprise when you see the condition of the French's prison. Not what you think on 1st thought of prison.
- Moral values? Forget about it. But definitely a different take on criminal world.

Where to get a copy
- Out in Dvd in europe, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, UAE.
- For Malaysians, well you have to opt for Cetak Rompak shops/ download online

P/S: There are Muslims characters in the movie but are an example of bad Muslim in Criminal world France. Ish ish ish...

More reviews coming soon =)
Simply recommend a movie to filemduatayar@gmail.com and we will watch and review them.

Your buddy director,
Khairul Arifin Md Ajib
TWITTER - Syphreous

The Way Back to kick start 2011 film to watch

Ladies and Gentlemen,
One of the three core I will focus on blogging is writing review on movies you should catch this year and movies out on DVD you should watch.

1st up is Peter Weir new movie:
The Way Back

Story: A young Polish spy wants to come back home to his wife but he faces a tough journey escaping from siberian camp to passing over the Himalayas with his inmates.

Why watch
- You don't feel deep emotions as you would imagine a story from the world war two era should have but you get strong performances from the characters to suit the grand visual.

Where to watch?
Uk - out in cinemas now: check Vue, Odeon
Malaysia - Coming out this 21st January, distributed by: Nusantara Edaran Filem

More reviews coming soon =)

Your buddy director,
Khairul Arifin Md Ajib
TWITTER - Syphreous