Oops! Belle the Witch is Gone!
Children Musical Theatre
Momo is a clever yet naughty little boy. He often teases his friends, and no one likes to be with him. One day, he receives a strange gift and accidentally enters the magical world of fantasy, where Baddie, an evil wizard, lives. He wants to catch an arrogant child with no friends, which describes Momo to a T! Baddie captures Momo and wants to put him in an ugly soup to make the world an ugly kingdom, forever. Fortunately, there is also a good witch, the kind-hearted Goodie. To prevent Baddie from turning the magic world into an ugly kingdom forever, Goodie decides to rescue Momo.
Originally written and directed by the co-founder of Hong Kong-based PIP Cultural Industries, Jim Chim, “Oops! Belle the Witch is Gone!” will be presented at the George Town Festival 2022 by Penang-based theatre company Noise Performance House, in conjunction with the 21st anniversary of the company’s founding. The George Town Festival 2022 edition of the theatre will be produced and directed by Noise Performance House’s co-founder Chin Teo.
About Noise Performance House
Founded on 21 July 2000 by Jason Ong, Chin Teo and several theatre-loving youngsters, Noise Performance House is a Penang-based theatre company, notable for its engaging performances and other theatre-related activities such as drama camps and drama competitions. Led by Mandy Wong since 2022, Noise Performance House currently has 138 members.
Jim Chim Sui-man (Original Playwright)
The Theme of Reimagine: Storytelling in Motion
Join us for a virtual talk with filmmakers Tunku Mona Riza, Indrani Kopal, and Dennis Lai in “The Theme of Reimagine: Storytelling in Motion”. They will discuss the impact of reimagination on their filmmaking journeys and how the pandemic has affected the industry. Drawing on their diverse backgrounds in filmmaking, the speakers will also excavate the power of short films and what is needed to tell a good story. Make sure to stay till the end of the talk, where the speakers will share their experiences in judging close to 700 submissions for the “G-Short” Short Film Festival and impart useful advice for aspiring filmmakers. The talk will be moderated by Penang-based media artist Goh Choon Ean.
Date: 17 July 2021
Time: 2.00pm
Platform: Zoom
The Tools to Reimagine: Lights, Sound, Action
Join us for a conversation with Joe Loy and Sam Koay in “The Tools to Reimagine: Lights, Sound, Action” as they share their journeys in their respective careers, the importance of their fields of work, and how each is used in enhancing and reimagining scenes and storytelling in films. Drawing from their experiences, they are also set to discuss the importance of synergy among the different production team members. The talk will be moderated by Penang-based media artist Goh Choon Ean.
Date: 17 July 2021
Time: 4.00pm
Platform: Zoom
About Joe Loy
Joe Loy is a music producer, engineer, educator, singer, songwriter, musician, and voice talent. His experience as a performer with unique songwriting abilities has made him a regular at various open mic sessions, features, and private events. He was involved in various events, including IGMF Festival Ormoc Philippines 2019, IGMF Festival Pattaya 2019, Siti Nurhaliza on Tour 2019, Calum Scott Live in Singapore, and plenty more, in different capacities – as a guitarist to a crew member. Although quiet and usually working behind the scenes, he is no stranger to the local music industry. He is known for his contribution to Anuar Zain’s “Ketulusan Hati”, Aizat’s “Percubaan Pertama”, Bob’s “Cinta Terhalang”, Adibah Noor’s “Kawan”, and more. Currently, Loy serves as an adjunct lecturer at UCSI University and Sunway University, teaching live sound and studio sound courses and live sound and production workshops.
About Sam Koay
Kuala Lumpur-based Sam Koay is a director of photography for commercials, music videos, and films. He graduated from the University of Miami, Florida, with honours in electronic media and theatre arts acting. Having production experiences from the United States to Indonesia, Sam Koay possesses a unique and fresh perspective on the art of cinematography which he brings to his commercial works. He has worked on renowned brands such as KFC, Samsung, and Coca-Cola.
Announcement of Winners
The long-awaited event is here as we announce the winners for the “G-Short” Short Film Festival! Out of 697 submissions received from 37 countries worldwide, 11 winners will be selected and a total of four awards with prizes worth RM20,000 in total will be rewarded. Join us to be part of the exciting moment!
Date: 18 July 2021
Time: 8.00pm
Streaming Platforms: George Town Festival Facebook Page & YouTube Channel
Finalists 2021
Finalists (1 – 10)
| Title | Country |
|---|---|
| A New Chapter | Malaysia |
| Adjustments: It’s my way of seeing things | Malaysia |
| Arasi | Malaysia |
| Benda Paling Cuak | Malaysia |
| BLOCKS | Malaysia |
| Bloody Jackboots | Iran |
| Captive | Iran |
| CHASE | Iran |
| Come Home | Malaysia |
| Dear Alison | Malaysia |
Finalists (11 – 20)
| Title | Country |
|---|---|
| Do I know you? | Spain |
| Exaggerated | Indonesia |
| GOSTAN | Malaysia |
| I Got Covid | Malaysia |
| If I can’t see the sun, maybe I should go | Malaysia |
| Letter from Fukushima | United States |
| Operation: Eraser | Malaysia |
| ORGÁQUINA | Brazil |
| Project Sundari | Malaysia |
| SENYAP SENYAP HARIMAU | Malaysia |
Finalists (21 – 30)
| Title | Country |
|---|---|
| The Chess Players | Iran |
| The Cover | Iran |
| The Noise | France |
| The Old Woman | Poland |
| The small red, big blue | Iran |
| THEORY OF THEORIES | Malaysia |
| Thudarcha | India |
| Usted dirá | Spain |
| 我是谁 Who Am I | Malaysia |
| 早安（Morning ASMR） | Singapore |
Judges
Indrani Kopal
Indrani Kopal is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, a Fulbright scholar and a former video journalist at Malaysiakini.com. Her documentary, “The Game Changer” was screened at 17 international festivals and won multiple awards, including the Best Short Documentary award at the 2014 Harlem International Film Festival and at the 2015 Cannes American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase. In 2018, she was awarded the Mira Nair Award for Rising Female Filmmaker at the Harlem International Film Festival for her feature-length documentary, “Incarcerated Rhythm”. Indrani Kopal is the founder of Far East Documentary Centre and currently a senior lecturer at Taylor’s University in Malaysia.
Tunku Mona Riza
Tunku Mona Riza is a woman of expression! After graduating from New York Film Academy, the then television commercial director decided to pursue the path of producing and directing feature films. Tunku Mona’s asset is her passion for storytelling. With her strong sense of creativity and technical knowledge, she immediately earned her success with her second television film “Parit Jawa”, widening the window of creativity for the Malaysian film industry. Tunku Mona’s works are always based on detailed research materials and insights of true stories. With every story she tells, she does not only create it through the lens of film directing but also with her soul as though she is bringing life itself into her film. This can be seen through her debut feature film “Redha” which earned 17 coveted local and international awards, making it hold a record of the most awarded Malaysian film in the country. The internationally renowned film director shows that she has the cutting edge of making a simple story extraordinary.
Dennis Lai Chaing Ming
Dennis Lai Chaing Ming is a highly acclaimed film producer and screenwriter. He currently holds the position of president for the Chinese Film Association of Malaysia. He has been getting involved in film and television production as well as screenwriting on a full-time basis since 1989. He was a television assistant director and production manager up until 1996. Some of his most popular films include “The Iron Lady” (2009), “Ice Kacang Puppy Love” (2010), “King of Mahjong” (2015), “Let’s Eat!” (2016) and more.
Date:
16 & 17 July 2022
Time:
3.00pm & 8.00pm
Venue:
Majestic Theatre
Ticket Prices:
RM50, RM160 (Group of 4)
Language:
Mandarin with English subtitled
Age Suitability:
4 years old and above
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