Two Weeks in July: a cinematographer's journey of filming in Malaysia

• Main Author: Muhammad Bin Abdul Rashid
• Other Authors: Ella Raidel
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2023
• Subjects: Visual arts and music::Film::Digital
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/168151
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Executing a film production varies from country to country for a myriad of reasons. This report aims to highlight my experience as a cinematographer on the short film, Two Weeks In July (2023). I will be breaking down the production process in three main parts (pre-production, principal photography and post-production). My contribution in this cross-border production between Malaysia and Singapore will be elaborated through positive outcomes and reflections for future productions. This report emphasises on the importance of proper planning in the pre-production stage, while tying back to the philosophy of evoking creativity when working on a tight budget, minimal equipment and crew members.