Tuesday, January 26, 2010

"Steroid the civil service"


At a time of intense debate around the civil service, "Steroid the Civil Service" is an outrageous project designed by Avahaara Ganduvaru's indomitable Dr. Dhon, the scientist brought in by the government to infuse life into its lethargic civil service. Don't miss the third and final part of Hulhevi Media's comedy pilot, which contains the wickedest bits yet. And don't stop viewing after the end credits, there's more!

Hulhevi Media meant to push the envelope of Dhivehi comedy and the boundaries of what is acceptable in Maldivian television with this pilot and, in retrospect, perhaps we pushed too far. Although there's much talk of the broadcast media being more liberalised in effect the show is still run by the same people who kept it in check all these years. Imagine their shock when confronted by something as rude as Avahaara Ganduvaru!  But we had great fun making the show and hope viewers enjoy the results.





Sunday, January 24, 2010

Avahaara Ganduvaru Part 2 uploaded

Avahaara Ganduvaru part two has just been uploaded.

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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Avahaara Ganduvaru comedy pilot premieres on YouTube


The pilot episode of HulheviMEDIA's planned sketch comedy series Avahaara Ganduvaru, satirising the political and social landscape of the Maldives in the immediate aftermath of the historic 2008 presidential elections, is premiering on YouTube after failed negotiations with two of the country's broadcasters. To be released in 3 parts, Avahaara Ganduvaru will be uploaded around midnight Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Avahaara Ganduvaru was made in the first half of 2009 and boasts the talents of a bunch of enthusiastic young first-timers. Narcu, Al, and the wonderful cast had a great time making Avahaara Ganduvaru and now want to share it with all Maldivians.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Annular solar eclipse in high-definition


Hulhevi Media are pleased to upload today's annular solar eclipse, filmed on Hulhumale, an island suburb about 3 kms north the Maldives capital Male. The day started off sunny and bright but clouds started gathering shortly before the eclipse. However, the cloud cover also added drama to the eclipse, which happened during Friday prayers. 

Please check out the eclipse on YouTube.