Khai’s Back: Teaser Trailer For LONDON CALLING

Posted by The Visitor at 11:17am.

Posted in Trailer Alerts , Drama, Asia.

Well, he didn’t really go away, but the guy who famously made a Malaysian indie film called Ciplak for under $2,600, got his film a major release in cinemas, then went on to win the Anugerah Skrin award for Best Alternative Film, has been a busy bee. Not only was he doing some work in TV, he’s sneakily gone and made another film.

Khairil Bahar calls it “my lil’ indie movie,” but London Calling seems a bit more ambitious, being set in London (and Malaysia perhaps?) and having some well-known faces starring in it (Charmaine Poo, Justin Chan, Melissa Maureen). He doesn’t reveal much at this point in time, but from the trailer, London Calling seems like a much quieter film than the frantically paced Ciplak. Khai first experimented with dual locations in Ciplak, getting footage shot in London without him ever stepping off homeground, via the Internet and snail mail. It’s kind of like the stuff of legend now, as is the fact that he shot the entire film for less than $2,600.

Oh, did I mention that already?

Watch the trailer embedded at his blog. There are some stills there as well.

Reader Comments

Mitch 11/27/2007 @ 11:55pm

oh come on! he only paid for the camera. please, we don’t need another meor shariman. good going khai!
Mitch 11/28/2007 @ 12:16am

apparently there’s no Anugerah Skrin award for Best Alternative Film to be given out this year due to shortage of entries - which was almost the same case last year. too bad.
The Visitor 11/28/2007 @ 12:19am

hi Mitch. if you read the previous article on Twitch, it’s mentioned there that he bought a Canon camera and got all his friends to help out. a short film, say 20mins, made independently, can easily cost up to RM5,000, even with a borrowed camera. so it’s still pretty nifty that he managed to make a whole feature for under RM10,000.
Mitch 11/28/2007 @ 12:23am

oh yeah? apparently “The Big Durian” only cost RM5K. how bout that? was the film “legendary” because of its budget? like I said, we don’t need another Meor Shariman. thanks.
The Visitor 11/28/2007 @ 12:24am

yeah, that whole “alternative film” category is a bit weird. what does “alternative film” really mean?
The Visitor 11/28/2007 @ 12:28am

Mitch, put Big Durian right next to Ciplak. were any of BD’s scenes shot overseas? what is the difference between the number of shots in BD and Ciplak? in terms of technique, which film requires more? you cannot put an apple and an orange together (or in this case a durian!) and say they are the same in every way just becos they’re both fruits.
The Visitor 11/28/2007 @ 12:30am

btw, who’s this Meor Shariman?
Ard Vijn 11/28/2007 @ 8:08am

I’d ask what a Durian is but unfortunately I know…
CineAsia 11/28/2007 @ 1:04pm

@ The Visitor

Just read that you are running a blog wich focus on the Malaysian movie scene. Unfortunately you need an invitation to read your blog… Any chance to receive such an invitation ?

This would be great!

Best from Cologne,

Helmut
http://www.cineasia-filmfestival.de