TRAGEDY accident with a military truck about seven years ago became a turning point Karya Prima Production Publisher, Nik Nur Ashikin Nik Abdul Majid to issue a patriotic movie entitled Bravo 5.
For issuers, the institute had enough of films that do not have the meaning previously therefore, think also to produce a film that can restore the country's history and sacrifices of our national heroes.
"I know that the film is related to the military might of our country less attractive to viewers, but for me that was not the priority. What is important, I want to make films that have meaning and commemorate the sacrifices of the Jurit country in ensuring our country safe.
"In this film I tell the story that really happened and there were commercialized to provide something different and more interesting," he told Zass.
The film is expected to find an audience on September 10 next, with the backdrop of 1989, tells the story of five members of the Army Command Malaysia (Regiment) were assigned to locate the guerrillas were planning to capture the strategic position of the central region of Peninsular Malaysia.
Unfortunately they lost contact because of damaged set of communication equipment. Without the help of other friends who duly arrived, they had to fight with almost 200 members of the communist guerrillas.
The film is directed by Mohd Latif Zami, better known as Yeop Hitler with starring actors such superstars Beto Kusyairy, Remy Ishak, Sofi Jikan, Sashi Tharan, Xavier Fong and Frank Peterson.
Real, was first produced and patriotic action film, Nik Nur admitted it did not run away from facing some challenges.
"The film has been running filming the last five years with many challenges including budget, economic constraints and get sponsors. Since difficult to get a sponsor, I have tried myself to get more sponsors this film so that it can be realized also without despair, "he said.
Support Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Because this movie received full cooperation from the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), and thus for the first time, the first film will be launched by the patriotic Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim as a patron.
"GOD willing, on September 3, the film will be launched by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to be held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in addition to launching a novel Bravo 5.
"The novel is the story of the film adaptation of the novel. With the launch that makes all the challenges that confronted the success of this film has been very worthwhile, "she says with gratitude.
Certainly to direct the action film, the election of directors is very important, so after obtaining approval, the director Yeop Hitler finally chosen to direct the film.
"At first we bargain to two or three countries when the famous director, but each have tight work commitments and ultimately no match for them.
"Finally after being introduced by the director of cinematography, Hitler set to become the director for this movie because he is also interest in such movies.
"Thank God everything went well and Hitler did better when working with target shooting for 60 days can be achieved," he said.
Among the film's shooting location is in the University of Ulster, Cameron Highlands and several other areas around Perak and Pahang include National Monument.
"We chose the location because it is in keeping with the story. Not against the backdrop of actual events as if by its history, the incident occurred in many other areas.
"National Monument also be among our last because, in situ, there are actors inspired to plays that are held by the family of former soldier there who was while filming at the National Monument," he said.
Trained as a command
When talking about the character in the film who is a key player in the story, is certainly an appreciation of the character of the actors is very important if you want quality film.
Thus, Nik Nur said, every actor delivers a very high commitment in their acting as Beto Khusyairi.
"Each actor is given commando training before filming began to give them experience a real command.
"Beto itself, when the expiration of training, it completely changed his character, continues to be an introverted, stern, crazy indeed like a real command.
"As a result of acting he committed the best and also the main character of which he alone survived the end of the operation," he said.
Since this film has five years of operation, the overall cost of the film is definitely costly.
"It costs a little high for this film, which is about RM3 million. High cost is the main cause of the terms of payment. There is a fee we need to settle twice due to cancellations and delays, by the high cost of a movie, "he said.
However, despite having to spend a large, Nik Nur was relieved when ATM enthusiasm shown for the film has never faded.
"I really respect and appreciate the cooperation of the Defence Ministry (MoD) is really committed to the success of this film. Command involved remain with us for 24 hours. It makes me proud to work with them. It appears that the entrepreneurial spirit, "he said.
Active promotion
However, the excitement expect this film received the box office, there are also concerns within this institution when the film involves casting ATM.
Hence, to provide good cooperation on the part of the publisher, now they are actively promoting the film across the country.
"We are now doing a promotional tour throughout the country. At the same time, all the songs in the film will be the album Bravo 5. In this film there are a few songs sung by famous singers such as Amy Search, Awi, Hazama, and several other singers.
"We will also conduct a tour of the stage pacak in several locations that do not have cinemas that the movie can be watched by all communities, including in Sabah and the Orang Asli," he said.
It also plans to set up the cafe Bravo 5 which will also received support from the ATM itself.
