Mira shells out Rp 5b on new film

Mira shells out Rp 5b on new film

JAKARTA: Film producer Mira Lesmana, through Miles Films, shelled
out Rp 5 billion (US$500,000) for the production of her new film,
Garasi (Garage), scheduled for release in January next year.

The movie is about three young people, Gaia, Aga, Awan, who
start a band in Bandung, West Java. It is also about young people
who are seeking their true identity.

On the official website, www.garasithemovie.com, Mira says the
movie is aimed at those who play music as well as those whose
lives are influenced by music.

For this movie, Mira has joined forces with Citra-winning
scriptwriter Prima Rusdi and videoclip director Agung Sentausa,
who has not directed a feature film before.

The movie, which was shot in Bandung over one month, has in
its cast contemporary youth idols Desta from Club 80 band and
Arie Dagienkz. Both are very popular, with their broadcasts on
Prambors Radio.

The leading players in Garasi are all newcomers who passed the
four-month audition and casting process.

Veteran music designer Andi Ayunir is the music director for
the movie.

Miles Films established their reputation after the success of
Petualangan Sherina and Ada Apa dengan Cinta. Although some
critics were reportedly disappointed with Miles' latest
production, Banyu Biru, they have pinned their hopes on Garasi.
-JP