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Balancing Passion and Livelihood In Filmmaking

FOR Iain Raphael Bong, filmmaking was never a straight path. It was something he returned to after circling through different versions of what a “secure” life was supposed to look like.

Today, the Kuching-born filmmaker runs...

Sarawak’s IainWithEyes Studios making waves in film industry

Who would have thought that a budding film and TV production company from Sarawak would be making waves alongside some of Malaysia’s most renowned film producers at the 33rd Malaysia Film Festival (FFM33)?

Nominated for the Best Short Film category...

"Love's Reflections: 'Wedding Stone' Unveils Pasts, Presents, and Futures in Chinese New Year Drama"

In the heartwarming drama series specially crafted for Chinese New Year, "Wedding Stone," viewers are set to embark on a captivating journey...

Sarawak-born filmmakers make history at Permata Film Festival 2022

KUCHING, Sept 26: With the goals of bringing mental awareness in Sarawak, which is still considered a taboo in modern society, a few budding Sarawak-born filmmakers made a name for themselves when they won big at...

In Kumang, tradition and identity converge

Inspired by her relationship with her grandmother, Kim Randu Patrick, 26, is the studio manager and producer of IAINWITHEYES STUDIOS and also the director of the 13-minute film Kumang, which premieres on June 1 on TVS, channel 122. The film incorporates...

The connection between art and nature in Malaysian world music artist Alena Murang's ‘Put Burui’ (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, August 10 — Singer, musician and artist Alena Murang premiered the music video for Put Burui in conjunction with the World’s Indigenous Peoples Day yesterday...

Alena Murang releases new music video influenced by her Dayak Kelabit ancestry

Alena Murang, who originally hails from Sarawak, is a Sape’ songstress and musician whose work typically reflects the traditional elements of the Dayak Kelabit people. She recently released her newest music video, “Put Burui”, in conjunction with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 9th August...

#Showbiz: Celebrating indigenous art and her roots

WHEN sape musician Alena Murang wanted to embark on a music video project for Put Burui (which is one of the tracks from her album Sky Songs), she reached for her cousin Sarah's help to source for a local production team from Kuching, Sarawak...

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