Documentary
Sir Catchick Paul Chater, CMG ( 8 September 1846 – 27 May 1926), was a prominent British businessman of Armenian descent in colonial Hong Kong. In the History of Hong Kong, he is an unsung hero, humbly protested to the notion of buildings, roads names after him. In the history of the City he can be understood to be one of the individuals responsible in shaping what the magical city is today. Man of many faces and many destinies.
New Zealand's clean green image from its WASTE MANAGEMENT system, trash collection to landfill, this is the story of the people who are dedicated in keeping this paradise on earth possible.
Kilikiti ( Samoan cricket ) - post production stage
Kilikiti is one of several forms of the game of cricket. Originating in Samoa (English missionaries introduced their game of cricket in the early 19th century), it has spread throughout Polynesia/Pacific and can now be found around the world in areas with strong Polynesian/Pacific populations. The game is the national sport of Samoa and is particularly popular in New Zealand. The game can be understood and appreciated as the reflection of Samoan way of life and cultural identity.
My Journey (armenians of persia) pre-production
Iranian-Armenians sometimes called Persian-Armenians are Iranian citizens of Armenian origin. This is my/Journey of people who went to far corners of the world to conquer people's heart & leave a legacy of trade and culture. First Armenian printing press to being a wife to an Emperor in foreign land, this is a journey of survival and discovery.
Desi LOVE ( inter cultural marriages) production stage
Interracial marriage occurs when two people of differing racial,colour/religious/social groups marry. Marrying outside ones social circle, to some people it’s a treat to their existence. On the social level it can be understood as assisting with assimilation of people in the mainstream, dislodging the notion that non-assimilation can create ghettos. On biological level, some see it as a natural continuous evolution/mutation of our species.
On the opposite end, this form of union can be seen by some people as a threat to their frame of mind or society as a whole and it is also regularly explored by some extreme groups or politicians.
This is a journey of few couples from many periods of Australian period, highlighting their/our journey from a white only policy to Question of A. multiculturism, B. Assimilation C. Segregation & D.?
Rugby ( the game of the RAJ ) post-prodcution stage
With the introduction of the game into commonwealth games and Olympics, rugby is becoming, especially the shorter 7 a side version, into a very popular sport. However at a far corner of the Empire the game took root and has become a tradition of its own. On Christmas Day 1872, a game of rugby, between 20 players representing England on the one side and 20 representing Scotland, Ireland and Wales on the other, was played in Calcutta, many years later this rivalry is celebrated with the CALCUTTA CUP.
Rugby union is currently a minor sport in India. However it is a fast growing sport as some Indian sporting clubs/schools and states are beginning to embrace the game. It is the second most popular winter sport after association football in India, which itself trails greatly in popularity to cricket and field hockey.
The film is also the story of local team from Chennai Cheetahs a team from Chennai formally know MADRAS and its revival after the independence of INDIA.
