"Discover the people, passion and visual journey behind Malaysian cinematography"
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Laurie K Gilbert, MySC SOC
Before the drone, the gimbal and the digital rush, Laurie K. Gilbert was already finding ways to hold an image steady in the wildest conditions.
His 45-year journey has taken him from global sailing broadcasts and helicopter aerials to the quiet, intimate spaces of documentary filmmaking. Behind the Lens, follows an extraordinary cinematographer whose greatest gift is not simply seeing the shot—but knowing when a story deserves to be seen.
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Haris Hue, MySC
Discover the creative philosophy behind the haunting visuals of Khadam in this exclusive feature with cinematographer Haris Hue.
From embracing naturalistic lighting inspired by the world of 1957 to carefully balancing anamorphic lenses, camera movement and performance, Haris shares how every technical decision was made in service of the story—not the spectacle. Together with director Shamyl Othman, they crafted a visual language built on restraint, trust and emotional authenticity.
This feature explores the collaboration, preparation and cinematographic choices that transformed a simple kampung house into one of Khadam's most compelling characters, offering valuable insights for filmmakers, cinematographers and anyone passionate about the art of visual storytelling.