Cahaya

Days 11, 12 and 13

		Monday, 22 June 09 - 04:45 AM (GMT +08:00) By Khairil M Bahar in Photo Updates

 More n more pics.

DAY 11

DAY 12

DAY 13

Pics for Days 9 and 10

		Monday, 22 June 09 - 04:24 AM (GMT +08:00) By Khairil M Bahar in Photo Updates

After a long while, more shoot pics. Click on the pics to check out the Facebook albums.

DAY 9

DAY 10

El Finale

		Tuesday, 09 June 09 - 03:34 AM (GMT +08:00) By Khairil M Bahar in Production Diary

It's the last day. The night before was insane. No updates have been posted for a while for lack of WiFi, time and mental energy. It's the last stretch of an insane yet brilliant shoot and the footage looks beyond awesome.

One more scene to go, and we are wrapped.

The end of Khatijah

		Monday, 01 June 09 - 04:28 PM (GMT +08:00) By Shirin Jauhari in Production Diary

Khatijah had her last scenes on Saturday, Day 10 of the production.  It had been an insanely wonderful and inspiring journey.  I have learned so much from the director Johan John and Khir Rahman.  I love working with Khir Rahman and I will always look upon him as my brother.

Kak G, the super brilliant make-up artist.  She is the FIRST make-up artist (and trust me, I have met many T___T) that was able to cover my Vitiligo and made me look flawless.  Her super assistants Grace Chua and Ah Sei are my mini heroes as well ^_^.  Thank you so much Kak G for making sure I look amazing.

Abang Pali, the DoP.  What can I say; you will always have a special place in my heart ;)  Thanks Abang Pali for always making my shots look gorgeous.  You make me look good on screen ^_^.  Thank you to Abang Rei, Abang Jon, Abang Man, Man sound and Abang Rashid for the brilliant lighting and everything else that you guys did for me.

Rob and Johnny, thank you for the brilliant set design and wardrobe.  Thank you for being insanely patient with me and the rest of the crew.  I sincerely apologize if I had offended either of you at any time.  I’m just really blurred and had never acted in a production before so I am unfamiliar with the dos and don’ts of props and wardrobe.

The interns, Leonard, Agam, Zamir and Fong, thanks for helping out as much as you could.  Thanks for being open and ready to learn.  I hope you’ll continue learning and improving because the production world is insanely challenging and, well, now you know that what it takes to make a movie and remember that nobody in production is insignificant or unneeded.  A production is a family and we function as one.

Rique, thanks for always making sure I knew what I was doing.  Thanks for arranging and making sure things happen.  Thanks for always making the extra effort.  You are a star.

Johan John, what can I say Papa Bear, I hope I managed to bring out Khatijah they way you wanted her to be.  I’m really sorry for any short comings and thank you for being insanely patient with my insecurities and whining.   Thank you for taking me on board this wonderful project.  I truly enjoyed our rehearsals and you guidance and I hope you’ll consider me for your future projects ;)

The producers, Khai and Abang Zul, thanks for making Cahaya possible.  Without the both of you, I know that Cahaya would face many trials (not that it’s not already).  Thank you so much for all that you’ve done.

Elaine Daly, thank you for always being bubbly and patient throughout our long hours together.  I admire your professionalism and your positive energy.  Thank you for your kind words.

Uncle Don, I hope you get someone to read this to you or you’re reading this yourself.  Thank you for the awesome delicious meal EVERYDAY.

I have learned so much from both Johan John and Khir.  Acting with Nam Ron was fun too ^_^ upon hearing how he is considered the Improvisation King and hearing countless cautions from the director and producer on how he’ll pull a fast one on me, I had a cheeky plan.  I made Nam Ron laugh ^_^ it was loads of fun.  Luckily the director didn’t get angry with me ^_^ or was he...?

A Word From Khir Rahman

		Friday, 29 May 09 - 03:36 PM (GMT +08:00) By Khairil M Bahar in Production Diary

Posted on the Facebook group wall for 'Cahaya' at 2:07am today:

Lokasi yang tinggal buat SALLEH..
- kedai urut
- pasar malam
- restoren
- ext rumah Salleh

".. lakonan terbaik ELAINE.., beliau pastinya akan semakin bijak dalam lakonan.."

"..SHIRIN JAUHARI..bakat baru yang sangat menyerlah.."

"..aku dan NAM RON.. bertemu dan berganding lagi.."

"..banyak bezanya antara KARYA dan produk perniagaan..
'CAHAYA' adalah KARYA yang tak malu untuk diniagakan.."

- khir rahman

Translated to English for the non-Malay speakers:

Locations still left for SALLEH (Khir's character)..

- massage shop
- night market
- restaurant
- ext Salleh's house

"..Elaine's best acting.., she's sure to hone her craft even more in acting.."

"..SHIRIN JAUHARI..a new talent who simply shines.."

"..me and NAM RON.. we meet again.."

"..there's a big difference between one's ART and something one sells.. 'CAHAYA' is a
piece of art that we aren't ashamed of selling.."

- khir rahman

Production Pics for Day 7 and 8

		Friday, 29 May 09 - 03:25 PM (GMT +08:00) By Khairil M Bahar in Photo Updates

 More pics. Click on pic for album. From Facebook. Join us...

DAY 7

DAY 8

Day 7 - Construction

		Thursday, 28 May 09 - 11:22 AM (GMT +08:00) By Shirin Jauhari in Production Diary

So, the location is gorgeous.  The set was beautifully set by Rob, Johnny and the Interns (Agam, Leonard, Fong and Zamir).  We shot in the front room of the location and opposite it, as KL is so famous for, is a construction site for some monster building.  They were doing foundation so you can imagine the noise they were contributing.  Sound was an issue once again but Day 8 promisses new equipment and hopefully, better sound.

As i'm writing this,  the crew are having breakfast of Uncle Don's homemade Roti Telur and some awesome Dal.  I wonder what's for lunch.

Nam Ron joins us today ^_^ i'm looking forward to acting with him.  I had heard that he is known to improv briliantly and i am looking forwad to that.  It's been an amazing experience for me acting with amazing Malaysian actors as Khir Rahman, Elain Daly and Nam Ron.  In the few days, i have learned so much from Khir which i hold dearly to my heart.

Tomorrow will be a wrap for my character Khatijah... hmmm...

Production Pics for Days 5 and 6

		Wednesday, 27 May 09 - 07:36 PM (GMT +08:00) By Khairil M Bahar in Photo Updates

click on the pics to check out the photo albums. All these pics are from our Facebook page so if you're on Facebook check us out!

DAY 5

DAY 6

Day 6 complete and a wrap for Location 1

		Wednesday, 27 May 09 - 06:17 AM (GMT +08:00) By Shirin Jauhari in Production Diary

I think i did it.  Well, no point thinking about it now since the shot has been done and now we move on to the next location.  Call time for Day 7 is in 6hrs time (11am @ new location ^_^) so i know i need my sleep since i have a lot of scenes tomorrow... i mean later today.

I will sleep after i say a bit more :P

Thank you Khir Rahman and Elaine Daly for being insanely patient with me.  Without both of you, i'm sure the shoot tonight would not have gone as smoothly as it did.  And the TEAM is just awesome la.  I wish all my productions will be as awesome.

Ahhh... the silly chicken behind my house has started crowing and my head is pounding.  I need to sleep.

Pics from Production Day 4

		Wednesday, 27 May 09 - 02:16 AM (GMT +08:00) By Khairil M Bahar in Photo Updates

Pics from Day 4 on Facebook available now! Click on the pic below to check out the album:

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