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| director = [[Abbas Akbar]] | | director = [[Abbas Akbar]] | ||
| producer = Raj Maiden<br />High Breed Media | | producer = Raj Maiden<br />High Breed Media | ||
| starring = | | starring = Abbas Akbar<br /> [[Elias Mikail]] | ||
| music = [[Shabir]] | | music = [[Shabir]] | ||
| cinematography = Gopal K | | cinematography = Gopal K | ||
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''''' Certain Chapters''''' is a short independent Tamil-Language film released in | ''''' Certain Chapters''''' is a short independent Tamil-Language film released in Singapore.<ref name="Production Talk - 'Certain Chapters' by Abbas Akbar">{{cite news | author=Jeremy Sing | title=Production Talk - 'Certain Chapters' by Abbas Akbar | url=http://sindieonly.blogspot.com/2009/01/production-talk-certain-chapters-by.html | work=SINdie - Singapore Independent Films Only | date=10 January 2010 | accessdate=2010-02-19}}</ref> | ||
The film was | The film was Abbas Akbar's first attempt at directing and casting himself in front of the camera. | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
Inspired by a series of true events the film unveils the truth as it is, recreating the unforgiving and wanton world of Indian gangsters in | Inspired by a series of true events the film unveils the truth as it is, recreating the unforgiving and wanton world of Indian gangsters in Singapore. | ||
The story revolves around Jegan ( | The story revolves around Jegan (Abbas Akbar), who suffers from an identity crisis, unconsciously wanting an image in the eyes of others. He acts upon the words of his mentor and gang leader ‘Hougang’ Veera ([[Elias Mikhail]]) who imports radical ideologies into him. | ||
Jegan’s ways lead him to destruction when he causes an innocent man’s death and bashes up a young school boy.<ref name="Production Talk - 'Certain Chapters' by Abbas Akbar" /> | Jegan’s ways lead him to destruction when he causes an innocent man’s death and bashes up a young school boy.<ref name="Production Talk - 'Certain Chapters' by Abbas Akbar" /> | ||
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Several members of the cast were previously involved with gang activities and determined to portray their characters as real as possible to deter other young boys from the path of gangsterism.<ref name="Production Talk - 'Certain Chapters' by Abbas Akbar" /> | Several members of the cast were previously involved with gang activities and determined to portray their characters as real as possible to deter other young boys from the path of gangsterism.<ref name="Production Talk - 'Certain Chapters' by Abbas Akbar" /> | ||
The cast including director / lead actor | The cast including director / lead actor Abbas Akbar consisted of 90% first-time actors. | ||
Following the release of the film, Abbas Akbar is concentrating on directing TV programmes and commercials for [[MediaCorp]] TV channels. | Following the release of the film, Abbas Akbar is concentrating on directing TV programmes and commercials for [[MediaCorp]] TV channels. | ||
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! Actor !! Role | ! Actor !! Role | ||
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| | |Abbas Akbar|| Jegan | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Elias Mikail|| 'Hougang' Veera | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Chris Columbus|| Kama | |Chris Columbus|| Kama | ||
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The 'Certain Chapters' team wanted to create a short film that was both artistic and commercial. To do this the team incorporated soundtracks and background scores to the film so that it had elements similar to a regular feature film from India.<ref>{{cite news | author=Benjamin Nowicki | title=The Cinefile Presents Director Abbas Akbar & Composer Shabir | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Dnt638DlM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/95Dnt638DlM |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live| work=The Cinefile | date=1 January 2010 | accessdate=2010-02-21}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | The 'Certain Chapters' team wanted to create a short film that was both artistic and commercial. To do this the team incorporated soundtracks and background scores to the film so that it had elements similar to a regular feature film from India.<ref>{{cite news | author=Benjamin Nowicki | title=The Cinefile Presents Director Abbas Akbar & Composer Shabir | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Dnt638DlM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/95Dnt638DlM |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live| work=The Cinefile | date=1 January 2010 | accessdate=2010-02-21}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | ||
The background score and original soundtracks were composed and arranged by | The background score and original soundtracks were composed and arranged by Shabir.<ref>{{cite news | author=Tashny Sukumaran | title=The Urban Poet | url=http://sundaypeople.nst.com.my/Current_News/SundayPeople/article/MusicDance/20090719104153/Article/index_html | work=The New Sunday Times, Sunday People | date=19 July 2009 | accessdate=2010-02-20 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722231756/http://sundaypeople.nst.com.my/Current_News/SundayPeople/article/MusicDance/20090719104153/Article/index_html | archivedate=22 July 2011 }}</ref> | ||
The track 'Atthiyayam' is featured on the film's 30sec trailer and is available as a Bonus Track on Shabir's TraffiQ Album.<ref>{{cite news | author=High Breed Media | title=Certain Chapters 30Sec Trailer (New) | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJneNCvRayM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/iJneNCvRayM |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live| work=Official YouTube Channel - Certain Chapters | accessdate=2010-02-21}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | The track 'Atthiyayam' is featured on the film's 30sec trailer and is available as a Bonus Track on Shabir's TraffiQ Album.<ref>{{cite news | author=High Breed Media | title=Certain Chapters 30Sec Trailer (New) | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJneNCvRayM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/iJneNCvRayM |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live| work=Official YouTube Channel - Certain Chapters | accessdate=2010-02-21}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | ||
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| 1 | | 1 | ||
| Atthiyayam (A Chapter) | | Atthiyayam (A Chapter) | ||
| | | Shabir | ||
| | | Shabir | ||
| 3:09 | | 3:09 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2 | | 2 | ||
| Thavarana Vedham (Misleading Scriptures) | | Thavarana Vedham (Misleading Scriptures) | ||
| | | Abbas Akbar | ||
| | | Shabir | ||
| 2:10 | | 2:10 | ||
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Purnama 2 – A Screening of Short Films, Singapore – October 2009<ref>{{cite news | author=Singapore Malay Film Society | title=Certain Chapters | url=http://www.smfs.sg/Purnama_2.html | work=Purnama 2 - A Screening of Short Films | date=October 2009 | accessdate=2010-02-20 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090419214807/http://www.smfs.sg/Purnama_2.html# | archive-date=2009-04-19 | url-status=dead }}</ref> | Purnama 2 – A Screening of Short Films, Singapore – October 2009<ref>{{cite news | author=Singapore Malay Film Society | title=Certain Chapters | url=http://www.smfs.sg/Purnama_2.html | work=Purnama 2 - A Screening of Short Films | date=October 2009 | accessdate=2010-02-20 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090419214807/http://www.smfs.sg/Purnama_2.html# | archive-date=2009-04-19 | url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
5th | 5th Asian Festival of First Films, Singapore – December 2009.<ref>{{cite news | author=Businessofcinema.com Team | title=Tamil film nominated Best Short Film at Asian Festival | url=http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=14965 | work=Businessofcinema.com | date=24 November 2009 | accessdate=2010-02-19 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708105258/http://businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=14965# | archive-date=2011-07-08 | url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
- Nominated for ‘Best Short Film’ – | - Nominated for ‘Best Short Film’ – Abbas Akbar | ||
Singapore Short Film Awards, Singapore – January 2010<ref>{{cite news | author=The Substation | title=Programme Schedule | url=http://www.substation.org/SSFA/prog.php?id=4 | work=Singapore Short Film Awards | date=January 2009 | accessdate=2010-02-21 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100511111552/http://www.substation.org/SSFA/prog.php?id=4# | archive-date=2010-05-11 | url-status=dead }}</ref> | Singapore Short Film Awards, Singapore – January 2010<ref>{{cite news | author=The Substation | title=Programme Schedule | url=http://www.substation.org/SSFA/prog.php?id=4 | work=Singapore Short Film Awards | date=January 2009 | accessdate=2010-02-21 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100511111552/http://www.substation.org/SSFA/prog.php?id=4# | archive-date=2010-05-11 | url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 16:56, 16 December 2024
| Certain Chapters | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Abbas Akbar |
| Produced by | Raj Maiden High Breed Media |
| Starring | Abbas Akbar Elias Mikail |
| Music by | Shabir |
| Cinematography | Gopal K |
| Edited by | Praveen K. L. |
Release date |
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Running time | 28 minutes |
| Country | Singapore |
| Language | Tamil, Hokkien (Chinese Dialect) & Malay |
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Certain Chapters is a short independent Tamil-Language film released in Singapore.[1]
The film was Abbas Akbar's first attempt at directing and casting himself in front of the camera.
Synopsis
Inspired by a series of true events the film unveils the truth as it is, recreating the unforgiving and wanton world of Indian gangsters in Singapore.
The story revolves around Jegan (Abbas Akbar), who suffers from an identity crisis, unconsciously wanting an image in the eyes of others. He acts upon the words of his mentor and gang leader ‘Hougang’ Veera (Elias Mikhail) who imports radical ideologies into him.
Jegan’s ways lead him to destruction when he causes an innocent man’s death and bashes up a young school boy.[1]
Cast
Several members of the cast were previously involved with gang activities and determined to portray their characters as real as possible to deter other young boys from the path of gangsterism.[1]
The cast including director / lead actor Abbas Akbar consisted of 90% first-time actors.
Following the release of the film, Abbas Akbar is concentrating on directing TV programmes and commercials for MediaCorp TV channels.
Several members of the cast have gone on to take acting assignments with MediaCorp Vasantham TV productions.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Abbas Akbar | Jegan |
| Elias Mikail | 'Hougang' Veera |
| Chris Columbus | Kama |
| Haresh Sivagaram | Nandu |
| Vijayakumar | Pottu |
| Mayakrishnan | Thomas |
| Haresh | as 'Himself' |
Music
The 'Certain Chapters' team wanted to create a short film that was both artistic and commercial. To do this the team incorporated soundtracks and background scores to the film so that it had elements similar to a regular feature film from India.[2]
The background score and original soundtracks were composed and arranged by Shabir.[3]
The track 'Atthiyayam' is featured on the film's 30sec trailer and is available as a Bonus Track on Shabir's TraffiQ Album.[4] [5]
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atthiyayam (A Chapter) | Shabir | Shabir | 3:09 |
| 2 | Thavarana Vedham (Misleading Scriptures) | Abbas Akbar | Shabir | 2:10 |
Film festivals and curated programmes
‘Certain Chapters’ has been building a buzz on the international circuit, having been selected for several film festivals. The film has also been screened upon invitation at several curated film programmes and used as reference material for academic learning at institutions.[1]
'Certain Chapters' scored a nomination for 'Best Short Film' at the 5th Asian Festival of First Films.[6]
India
The Stepping Stones Film Festival, Chennai, India – December 2009[7]
Malaysia
Anything Goes, Anything Shows! Palate Palette Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – October 2009.[8]
Nepal
Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival, Nepal – December 2009.[9]
Singapore
Sinema Showoff Experimental Shorts Part II, Sinema Old School, Singapore – February/March 2009[1]
Purnama 2 – A Screening of Short Films, Singapore – October 2009[10]
5th Asian Festival of First Films, Singapore – December 2009.[11]
- Nominated for ‘Best Short Film’ – Abbas Akbar
Singapore Short Film Awards, Singapore – January 2010[12]
Chapman University Singapore - Academic - February 2010
United States
3rd New Jersey Independent South Asian Cinefest, USA – October 2009[13] [14]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Jeremy Sing (10 January 2010). "Production Talk - 'Certain Chapters' by Abbas Akbar". SINdie - Singapore Independent Films Only. Retrieved 2010-02-19.
- ↑ Benjamin Nowicki (1 January 2010). "The Cinefile Presents Director Abbas Akbar & Composer Shabir". The Cinefile. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2010-02-21. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Tashny Sukumaran (19 July 2009). "The Urban Poet". The New Sunday Times, Sunday People. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 2010-02-20. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ High Breed Media. "Certain Chapters 30Sec Trailer (New)". Official YouTube Channel - Certain Chapters. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2010-02-21. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ High Breed Media (29 August 2009). "TraffiQ". cdbaby. Retrieved 2010-02-19.
- ↑ Stefan Shih (25 November 2009). "5th Asian Festival of 1st Films - Singapore Entries". A Nutshell Review. Retrieved 2010-02-21.
- ↑ "Sinema Export! Boys On Both Sides of The Camera".
- ↑ Brian Kwan (October 2009). "Film & TV - Certain Chapters". Timeout Kuala Lumpur. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-02-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Administrator (7 November 2009). "List of Selected Films". Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2010-01-06. Retrieved 2010-02-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Singapore Malay Film Society (October 2009). "Certain Chapters". Purnama 2 - A Screening of Short Films. Archived from the original on 2009-04-19. Retrieved 2010-02-20. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Businessofcinema.com Team (24 November 2009). "Tamil film nominated Best Short Film at Asian Festival". Businessofcinema.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2010-02-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ The Substation (January 2009). "Programme Schedule". Singapore Short Film Awards. Archived from the original on 2010-05-11. Retrieved 2010-02-21. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Mogana Pillay (3 September 2009). "Certain Chapters - World Class". Tamil News, MediaCorp Vasantham. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2010-02-21. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Asian American Film and Theater Project (October 2009). "2009 Films". New Jersey Independent South Asian Cinefest 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-12-26. Retrieved 2010-02-21. Unknown parameter
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