CONGRATULATION TO FCUPRODUCTION !!!
FCUPRODUCTION has sent 2 short films for this competition(25 Nov- 27 Nov) which were directed by Nur Mohammmad Fadhil Asyari (Nature Through The Lenses) and Nur Ahmad Faiz (Short Documentary - Me & Nature). This was our first time to enter a competition .The contest was open to all
participants either Malaysian or foreigners. They were looking for beautiful original video
that representing the wildlife of magical islands Langkawi.
Short Documentary - Me & Nature has won The Best Short Documentary Film in Langkawi Birding and
Fotofest 2011.
The film was made during the event from 25 November to 27 November 2011.
It has received good reviews because of its 'storytelling' and has touched many people when it first premiered. The film was shot using 5D Mark II, Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF, Samyang 500 mm MC IF f/6.3 Mirror and Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical.
The film was made during the event from 25 November to 27 November 2011.
It has received good reviews because of its 'storytelling' and has touched many people when it first premiered. The film was shot using 5D Mark II, Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF, Samyang 500 mm MC IF f/6.3 Mirror and Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical.
Audio was recorded using Zoom H4N. For a smooth camera movement, Fancier FC-350 was used.
View the best short Documentary here :Short Documentary - Me & Nature
View the second best short Documentary here:
View the second best short Documentary here:
SHORT DOCU-FILM COMPETITION – WINNING PRIZE RM2000
Rules and Regulation
ETHICS
The first priority of the contest is conservation of wildlife and its
critical habitat. Contestants must minimize disturbance of wildlife and
habitat. Wildlife cannot be trapped or restrained. Welfare of the
subject is the foremost consideration.
CRITERIA
Any films made between 25th to 27th November are eligible for entry.
Films can be of any discipline, genre, under 10 mins in length, and
format. It should be a documentary on subjects relevant to Langkawi.
ENTRY CONDITIONS
Entry is free of cost. Entries without the duly filled-in entry form
will not be considered. All entries must be accompanied by a CD
containing the soft copies of labeled still photographs/slides from the
films for use in the promotion of the Fest. The cost for the film must
be covered by the entrants themselves. The festival will not be
responsible for any loss, damage, and/or delay of films in transit.
SENDING PROCEDURES
Entries for selection will be accepted only in DVD or VCD formats, and they have to be sent by hand.
FILM SELECTION
All entries will be viewed by a select judge/judges after 12.00 pm on
the 27th of November. 011. The directors and/or producers of the winning
entry will be notified at the prize giving dinner on the evening of the
27th of November held at The Andaman a Luxury Collection Resort. The
festival does not send out rejection letters.
FORMAT FOR FINAL SUBMISSION
Video: mini DV or DV Cam.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR FINAL SELECTED ENTRIES
The professional video format for screening should reach the
organizers,Langkawi Birding & Fotofest by 12.00pm on the 27th
November 2011 at the prearranged location.
PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL
The festival may use up to 10 percent of the entry’s running time for promotional purposes.
JURY AND AWARDS
Cash prize along with citations, will be awarded for overall excellence
to the directors of the best films chosen by an elected jury.
RETURNING OF ENTRIES
Entering films for Langkawi Birding & Fotofest 2011 indicates that
the entry copies will be part of the LBFf Archive maintained by
Junglewalla. These copies will be maintained as a record and for
reference. The films kept in the Archive will not be distributed or
screened commercially.
In case of any controversy on a matter not mentioned in the above
regulations, the Festival Director, in consultation with the Festival
Organizing Committee, will decide on appropriate action. The Director’s
word shall be final.
Official Programme
25 NOVEMBER 2011 (FRIDAY)
08:00am: Arrival of Participants & Registration for Workshops
8.30am – 5.30pm WORKSHOPS
9.00am – 5.00pm Booth exhibitions at Panorama Langkawi
Session 1: Speaker: Kurt (aka Orion Mystery)
Title: Macro Photography Techniques
Class Room Session (8:30am – 9:30am)
Session 2: Speaker: Tee Lian Huat
Title : Digital Video-scoping Techniques
Class Room Session (9:30am – 10:30am)
10.30am – 10.45am Tea Break
10:45am – 12:00pm Field Sessions
Session 3
Speaker : Basil Gelpke
Tittle : Documentary Film Making
Presentation Session (3.00pm – 5:30pm)
Birdrace, Photo Competition & Short Docu-film Competition Briefing (Q & A) Ice breaking/ Hornbill Outing at Gunung Raya
26 NOVEMBER 2011 (Saturday)
07:30am – 08:00am Official flag off of Birdrace, Photo Competition & Short Docu-film Competition
08:00am – 09:30am Langkawi Awakening Nature Walk at The Andaman A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi
09:00am – 05:00pm Booth Exhibitions at Oriental Village Langkawi
27 NOVEMBER 2011 (Sunday)
08:00am – 09:30am Langkawi Awakening Nature Walk at The Andaman A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi
09:00am – 05:00pm Booth Exhibitions at Oriental Village Langkawi
12:00pm End of Bird Race, Photography Competition & Short Docu-film Competition
04:00pm – 07:00pm Exhibition of Participants Competition Photographs and voting for Peoples Choice at Oriental Village
08:00pm Dinner & Prize presentation at The Andaman A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi
-End of Program-
DEAR READERS!!
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