THE END

Finally another semester had past. This semester is a much more fulfilling and enriching semester then the previous two. I have learnt a lot of things this semester, especially in the craft of making a film.

Last week has been hectic, exams, assignment due date, screening and last but not least fly by night. The film screening was a hit, for the very first time the school auditorium are full with people. People claps & cheer when one by one we went up to the stage to give a speech. However, somehow deep within me, I don’t feel the excitement at all… seriously funny? I don’t know why…

Fly by night, seriously a fun time making films and experimental with it. Together with Jeff, Michael, Jit and I did a funny yet very technical and conceptual film. Love it much more then my short film… haha… but we did not win any of the prizes. However, at least 3/5 of the ADM teams won. We are just as happy… yah…

Today have a really deep thought and reflection on this semester and what I am going to do in coming semester and beyond… Started to lost confidence with myself… initially I hope that the film production and editing could help me set a good start to boost my morale and confidence, however it turn out to be another way round…

Been in a moody state and feeling lost yet again… thinking wildly and not knowing what should I do next… however, still manage to clear my thoughts… I don’t like to see my short film… it is emotionally too depressing for me… the film does not speaks about me… seriously I failed in terms of concept… after looking at almost 70plus short films in 1 week, I came to realize a very important thing…

“A Good Film is one that has a Good Story & Concept that connects the audience. Technical Skill comes later.”

- Danny

Also I do really respect the winner for the best short film by Elgin Ho. His story was great. He pitches the story during the narrative class and I was touched by it. I tell myself if he were going to film it, it will definitely be a hit. His film is the one that I am so eager to see during the editing period. Because I know it will be good. He said

“There is no such thing as a B grade movie because only a true filmmaker will understand that every frame in a film is accompanied by sweat and blood!”

- Elgin

I am truly inspired by what Elgin has said and I came out with my own thoughts… I tell myself that I am going to produce films that I like and enjoy making. It is only then I will be able show my drive, passion and unique style in my work.

Lastly, I will really want to congratulate to all Film student that everyone had seriously done a good job. For most of them, it is their first short film and yet they have pull thru a great work. Scott is a great professor and we are happy to have him. Not forgetting Jan and Lilian. ADM seriously Film ROCKZ big time!

Happy Birthday to ME... :)

Yohoo… Finally finish my final paper for this semester, should be ok lah for my Asian Art History but not so for my Accounting on Monday… part B is totally gone, never feel so helpless before during exam that I totally dunno how to do and feel like giving up… luckily I did not.

Today went to town, finally can go town liao… hop in the “New York New York” at City link to have my lunch. Thanks to my dear… a treat at “New York New York”… did not really eat the 8 inch burger but at least a smaller version one… environment nice… food also nice… price also reasonable… a good place I recommend… not forgetting the cheese cake that you bake for me last weekend… really love it.. Thanks my dear…

Yap, later go jalan jalan play games at arcade centre… been so long since I play game… play the catch stuff one and nearly win back a PSP… ah… just a bit more I could got it… but anyway… spent $10 at the arcade and at least we got a Lilo and Stitch small Hankie lah… haha… which cost $10? Haha… but the main thing is the feeling and process of playing the game… so fun… haha…

In the evening dear and I came home… join my parent, brother and ah ma go old turf club eat seafood… haha… very happy cos having family dinner at a seafood restaurant. Have nice and fresh seafood there… nice environment and we are really FULL! The money, I think is worth while… though not that cheap leh… haha

Eh… talk so much… wanna post pictures… then realize din take any photo leh… haha… so sad… but anywhere all these that happen on my 23rd birthday will always be with me in my wonderful sweet memories…Thanks to all of my friends who send me my birthday greeting… holiday is coming… before that is FLY BY NIGHT on this Friday… so excited…. A 24hr film competition… cool!