Heard about the 15Malaysia short films project? We’ve managed to obtain a screening opportunity with the 15Malaysia crew. By this time, you would have watched all 15 short films on the 15Malaysia website. But would you like to watch it all at once on a fairly big screen? Then come join us for this exclusive screening of the 15 short films.

Free admission vouchers for the venue is available as a cutout on Page3, #issue 18, Time Out KL, September 2009 now. Get your copy today!

Food & drinks will be provided free of charge during the event, thanks to our great friends at "O'Briens Irish Sandwich Bars".

Synopsis:

All films are scheduled for a staggered release at 15Malaysia.com.

Potong Saga by Ho Yuhang
A comedy about a Chinese boy who wants to open an Islamic bank account and what he goes through in the process.
The Cast: Namewee, Teh Heong Khoe, Jimmy Lim and Atilia
Running Time: 5.31
Release date: Released Aug 17

Chocolate by Yasmin Ahmad
Reminding us that life whether sweet or sour, will still go on.
The Cast: Sharifah Amani, Tan Mei Ling and Hon Kahoe.
Running Time: 3.05
Release date: Released Aug 19

Healthy Paranoia by Khairil Bahar
A overtly enthusiastic PR consultant gives advice to the minister of health on how to discourage unhealthy lifestyles among the Malaysian public.
The Cast: Datuk Sri Liow Tiong Lai, Baki Zainal and Nick Dorian.
Running Time: 5.04
Release date: Released Aug 21

Lollipop by Nam Ron
The film follows a paedophile as he prepares to hunt for a victim, while littered with Malaysian political metaphors.
The Cast: Bront Palarae, Shahidayati Asyiqeen, Adik Izuan and Hariry Abdul Jalil.
Running Time: 5.14
Release date: Aug 24

Halal by Liew Seng Tat
This slapstick comedy shows how to slaughter chicken the proper Islamic way.
The Cast: Adibah Noor, Mark Teh and Tan Chui Mui.
Running Time: 4.25
Release date: Aug 26

Duit Kecil by Johan John
Discussing the problems faced by Malaysian men this tale revolves around a man who is stuck in a brothel with no small change.
The Cast: Nam Ron, Lorna Hoong and Shuba Jayaratnam.
Running Time: 6.06
Release date: Aug 28

Lumpur by Kamal Sabran
A modern and poetic ode to Malaysia, its common people, places and enduring spirit.
The Cast: Muhd Aidid, Qirian, Lee soo Hah, Viknes.
Running Time: 3.34
Release date: Aug 31

The Tree by Amir Muhammad
PAS spiritual leader and chief minister of Kelantan, Nik Aziz speaks about ethical commerce Islamic style.
The Cast: Nik Aziz
Running Time: 3.35
Release date: Sept 2

One Future by Tan Chui Mui
A science fiction tale on a utopian society where speaking is banned. Pete Teo provides the voiceover.
The Cast: Ida Nerina and ex-ISA inmate Tian Chua.
Running Time: 4.42
Release date: Sept 4

Slovak Swing by Woo Ming Jin
A comedy portraying a politician attempting to persuade another to change parties as DVD pirates watch.
The Cast: Harith Iskandar, Patrick Teoh, Wong Chee Wai and Bee Seow Wei.
Running Time: 5.05
Release date: Sept 7

Gerhana by James Lee
This tale of apathy has a plush hotel room set the scene for the rendezvous of two secret lovers, while news plays in the background.
The Cast: Azman Hassan and Daphne Iking.
Running Time: 4.31
Release date: Sept 9

Meter by Benji Lim & Bahir Yeusuff
The head of UMNO Youth plays a taxi driver who gives his opinion on various Malaysian issues.
The Cast: Khairy Jamaluddin, Namewee and Jason Lo.
Running Time: 7.34
Release date: Sept 11

The Son by Desmond Ng
After witnessing a racially motivated crime, a Chinese teenager is driven to the police station.
The Cast: Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, Tong Yeon Choy, Leong Kuan Meng and Linda Hj Mohd Salim.
Running Time: 4.41
Release date: Sept 14

The House by Linus Chung
Portraying the social economic plight of Indian Malaysians, the film revolves around a young boy who is asked to build a model of his house while at school.
The Cast: Sir Moose, Yasmin Ahmad, Varma Arasu, Song Wei Ren
Running Time: 5.07
Release date: Sept 15

Rojak! by Suleiman Brothers
Made entirely with CGI special effects, this film portrays a rojak seller’s take on Malaysia’s multi-facated social political tapestry.
The Cast: Joseph Anthony, CIPLAK, Khairil Bahar and Edna Tan.
Running Time: 4.54
Release date: Sept 16

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Video: Halal by Liew Seng Tat