Docs From Our Neighbourhood, Brunei
Day 1: 6 July 2023 (Thursday)
Helping Hands Penan, 4th Floor
2 - 3:30 pm
TERAPUNG
The Bruneian Haj sea-voyage of the 1970's is recounted by one of its youngest passengers, an 11 year old girl.
Siti Nur Hamizah Binti Haji Hamzah
Hamizah is an Indonesian-Bruneian growing up in Bandar Seri Begawan. She graduated in 2020 from Mahakarya Institute of the Arts Asia and currently working as freelance editor for various projects. Documentary is part of her filmmaking interest as it shows her love for history, culture and mythology.
THE MURAL
A street-view meditation of the famed 20ftx100ft mosaic Mural of Dewan Bahasa Pustaka located in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Nasywa Zafira
Julia Ahmad
Nasywa is an Indonesian national studying filmmaking at Mahakarya Institute of the Arts Asia. She is interested in fine art, literature and philosophy.
HAMSTERVIEW
A philosophical exploration of the live-hamster trade in Brunei.
Yusman Asyraaf Bin Abdullah
Asyraaf is a filmmaker from Brunei. This is his first documentary. He is also interested in music.
GRAFFITI
Is graffiti art or a public nuisance? A contemporary exploration of the graffiti scene in Brunei.
Muhd Syahmi Saifuddin bin Haji Sabtu
Syahmi is a graduate from Mahakarya Institute of the Arts Asia (2023). This is his first documentary.
CERITA MUHAJIR
A 30-year-old youth named Muhajir sells dry food items in a busy shopping area to make ends meet. An anomaly in Brunei, he explains his daily struggles to make ends meet.
Aqil Faiz
Aqil is an award winning filmmaker. He has directed several dramas for broadcast in Brunei. This is his first documentary.
