It’s been three years since we first announced that Gelecek was in development, and we’re proud to share a bit of progress we’ve made!
This latest video was made to test two things: our visual direction and how audiences would respond to it.
We’re introducing Orkid, one of the main characters who will be leading the story.
On the visual side, our team has been developing a style that looks painted and sprayed, combined with graffiti, aligned with the street soccer vibe. It’s a style we built starting with concept art and carrying that same sensibility all the way through to the final rendered shots. We also wanted to make sure this style is distinct on its own, different from our other projects.
We know three years is a long wait, and we don’t take that lightly. Thank you for sticking with us, and thank you in advance for your feedback and comments.
Watch this space for more of Gelecek.
Also, sharing below are fan arts of Orkid from WAUriors!
We were invited by Zan Azlee, the director behind Jom Ke Laut, Suli Suli Bajau, for a screening held at Mid Valley Megamall. Close to 30 of us were there, joined by Zan Azlee himself and Amir Muhammad. It was already a special evening before the film even started.
Watch The Trailer :
The documentary follows three young people; Bilkuin, Shima, and Didi who live on Omadal Island off the coast of Sabah. What makes this film special is how it was made. After joining a filmmaking workshop and showing real promise, the three of them were selected as junior directors, mentored by a professional crew. So in many ways, this is their story told through their own eyes and their own hands.
And what they showed us was real, honest, and quietly heartbreaking.
What struck us most was how much we take for granted. Access to education. Healthcare. Something as fundamental as having a nationality. The Bajau Laut community in this film navigates a life where many of these things simply don’t exist. Born stateless, living on the margins not in some distant corner of the world, but right here, on our side of the world. This documentary doesn’t let you look away. It asks you to sit with it, feel it, and hopefully carry something out of that cinema with you.
Terima kasih, Zan Azlee, for the invitation and for making something this important. Stories like this need to be told, and told well.
We’re nominated for the Anugerah Majlis Pengkritik Filem, in the Best Director category. Insyallah Zaid & Nazmi will be attending! We’ll share pictures!
A week before the showcase, the team was scrambling. The visual team still had rendering passes test going, final composition being revised, things being tweaked right up until the last minute.
Originally the plan was simple, share a few work-in-progress images, some character concepts, and a short test animation clip that was already in the pipeline.
Because that’s exactly what Nirnama is at this stage. A proof of concept for us to communicate to partners, audiences, fans. It shows the quality we’re aiming for, how it’s going to look and feel, and most importantly, to see how the audience will actually react to it.
Instead of bits and pieces, we put everything into one short video. Something that carries at least a little of what the team has been pouring themselves into.
Fast forward to the night itself.
Fuad, Hilal & Azeem (Azeem also doubles as Photographer and draws Nirnama Cilik)
We were invited early to meet Hilal before the showcase kicked off, and that alone was already something. Got to meet Nenek Hani, MistaShaque, and the Studio Aminimint. Seeing the faces behind the incredible work and rap verses that shape Nirnama to what it is now. We loved every bit of it.
(We didn’t get the chance to meet Myle yet! From what we understand the current Nirnama visual looks is perfected by Myle)
By 8pm sharp, we were ready at the booth. Video plugged in. Hilal and Chief Usamah Zaid took the stage, greeted the crowd, and walked them through the big ideas behind how all of this comes together. We were nervous. Not going to sugarcoat it. That kind of nervous where you don’t quite know what to do with your hands other than hide behind my phone’s camera.
Shafiq & Adam, manning the Laptop
Then the video played.
Video Reaksi Penonton
Alhamdulillah, the reactions said everything. There was a lot of warmth in that room. The booth turned into this organic gathering point where fans of Hilal, fans of Nirnama, fans of WAU and Ejen Ali all came together to share their excitement and hopes for what’s coming. Conversations were flowing, people were asking questions, sharing what got them hyped.
Everyone’s waiting !
Thank you to everyone who came! Thank you especially to the fans who came from far to see this. We deeply appreciate it and we’ll do our best delivering Nirnama with respect to the essence. Insyallah.
Me, Ida & Shafiq went to PBAKL for the Ejen Ali 10th Anniversary + TV3 42nd Anniversary.
We waited until the Ali & Bakar stage slot at 10am! We were first greeted by Iqin & Iez! We received tons of badges and stickers! And Ali’s favourite roti! Strawberry & Durian! Thanks a lot, guys!
The event went smoothly. There was a quiz segment where Shafiq kind of upped the difficulty of the questions — and well, the fans answered correctly!
After the slot, we went to Hilal’s booth to say hi! Ramai gila orang beratur to get his signature! We got a quick selfie — and then were called back to take a more proper photo with Hilal! Sorry, queues!!!!
The crowd, is now heavy. We struggled moving into different areas because the there’s just a lot of people.
Don’t forget our special look! See everyone this 8pm, 6th June at PBAKL! We’ll see you there, insyallah!
Last Friday marked the return of WAUActive after a long hiatus, and what better way to kick things off than at our favourite spot, IOI Park!
It’s the perfect destination for a bit of everything. Whether you’re up for a brisk walk, shooting hoops at the basketball courts, or showing off your skills at the extreme sports area, there’s something for everyone. There’s even a dedicated pet-friendly zone for those who like bringing their furry companions along!
Great to be back out there. Here’s to more sessions ahead! 💪
