The Japan Film Festival returns for its 11th year and will feature 13 movies which includes five new releases making their Malaysian premiere. Cinephiles are sure to enjoy the festival which features a variety of titles to whet every appetite -- from light-hearted mainstream fare to movies that have made rounds in film festivals. With the Film Festival on us, the program director shares the offerings and points to some highlights of the Japanese film industry.

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This is the first ever arts festival organised by Yayasan Sime Darby. This festival is timely in bringing a broader awareness of cultural art forms to the masses, providing the public with the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the very best of our traditional and contemporary arts, and cultural heritage from around the country. From the bottom to the top of the programming, Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival aims to bring diverse people together to celebrate, inspire and be inspired.

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Child Aid Asia Goes Jazz is a charity concert which provides economically disadvantaged children with artistic potential the opportunity to develop their artistic talents. Pete Churchill, Guest Tutor for the first Jazz Choir Festival, tells us about Jazz. 

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How are the arts experienced when they surround you; when they come together in their diverse forms and genres--live dances, music, light displays, calligraphy, photography? An assault on the senses like an over-rich cake or a delightful tease of the senses at a tasting plate? The guests talk about the upcoming event, The Rhapsody of River Wisdom.

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Singing is worshipping twice. But when that singing leads others to perform acts of charity and charities benefitting from this beneficent expression, then for certain, singing is worshipping more than twice. Thrice maybe. Four times? Is this the reason why classical singers don’t need to be paid, that they have prayers? HK Chong and de Gusman trade the hard stories on classical singing in Malaysia and the Philippines.

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With eyelashes like wings of a butterfly,  whose fluttering in the Klang Valley can cause a hurricane in China (this is the M Butterfly Effect), Shelah explains why the National Treat is for “lahvers” of different stripes--sergeants and zebras not excluded.  Standing on a high public platform raised higher by her heels, Shelah responds to questions about using how to use the stage for social causes. 

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Reviewing three Chinese-language productions-, and --during the fasting month and positing explanations for their approach to performance; and their negotiating of the performance space, relationship to the audience in the national context. -Just KiddingCatan Kulit Hidup Ini Senget

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This time around, as if a change in venue is also a change in focus, Arts for Grab focuses on and celebrates creativity and women. Sisters in Islam will be responsible for a production, titled Teater: Neo-Romantik

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The guests talk about freeing the human instrument--both in mind and body--in order to produce sublime sonics that can assist transcendence.

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Talented comedian and actor, Robin Williams helped bring a little happiness and laughter in the hearts of audiences worldwide. With his unique ability to portray both drama and comedy, Robin Williams underscored the power of performing arts.

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