Maldivian independent TV producer HulheviMEDIA has just completed a 20-minute pilot of its planned comedy series Avahaara Ganduvaru. The show will draw on Maldivian comic traditions, particularly "hajoo jehun", to satirise contemporary politics and society.
But in terms of language and what is shown onscreen, Avahaara Ganduvaru will push the boundaries of TV production. First time audiences, therefore, are likely to get a culture shock, but we hope the show will lead the way to a more open and independent media in the country.
We're currently negotiating with a broadcaster and seeking sponsors to fund and sustain the series.
Avahaara Ganduvaru introduces incredibly talented first time performers, young men and women, who have formed their own Facebook group, avahaara ganduvaru.
Preview audiences in general have liked the show and the screening has lead to a lively discussion about Maldivian comedy and the state of broadcasting in this country.
Here are the links for two trailers of the show on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCKgYXf79VQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJKA2g64gN4&feature=channel
4 comments:
which channel are they gonna show it on?? tvm? dhi tv? vtv? o jus youtube?
I think avahaara ganduvaru was an idea from the gutters of creativity. I hope this crap does not come to our sitting rooms.
as these comments show, looks like you guys have attracted some jealous filmmakers already ... if the Maldivian film industry has so many creative people like tedry or eupe why dont they make something that could be as remotely creative or humorous as this? why does tedry make resort "documentaries" to win national awards?
if anyone is unhappy with a certain program, you can always switch off your tv...or better unsubscribe the channels which show programs you dont like... this is a free country in case you forgot..nobody is forcibly feeding you anything...
saw the trailer and im sure this is gonna be a nice one!!
im sure abt the actress becoz i hav been working with them in related stuff..so..hope to see u guys on air soon...cheers
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