THE ART OF
STORYTELLING
STORYTELLING
42nd Pictures Sdn. Bhd. is a production company that generates various visual content for local and international markets. As our expertise is “storytelling” (script writing & analysis), we also carry out various visual storytelling classes, events, and publications, sharing our knowledge.
FILM / TV
NOTA
(2015, Feature Film)
Thriller/Drama/Crime
magiK
(2023, Feature Film)
Fantasy/Drama/Family
TERBALIK
(In Pre-pro, Feature Film)
Thriller/Drama/Crime
ICE SHOW
(In pre-pro, Feature Film)
Comedy/Family/Sports
LARI, SAYANG, LARI
(2011, TV Mini Series)
Action/Drama/Romance
10 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT MALAYSIANS
(2016, TV Infotainment)
HOW TO MEET 42ND SHEEP
(2021, 3D Animation Short)
Drama/Family/Fantasy
THE CRAFT OF STORY
(2022, TVS Mini Series, Infotainment)
PRODUCERS
YASU TANAKA
“My own conception of storytelling and filmmaking have been carved from my experiences in 3 culturally diverse and unique entertainment industries…here in Malaysia, my country of birth Japan, and, the epicentre of filmmaking, Hollywood. This rich palette serves me well when looking for new, original, bold, and exciting ideas that have universal appeal.”
BEA TANAKA
“My foray into creative industry from education background was very significant for me, as I approached it from a learning state of mind. I began to observe, to absorb and learnt to see the Malaysian film industry from a foreigner’s perspective and fell in love with the potential of it. The world is our oyster and we must strive to create an identity for our nation.”
VISUAL STORYTELLING CLASS
WHY TAKE THESE CLASSES?
Master the CRAFT OF STORYTELLING to apply it to various media formats
Learn how to VISUALIZE your story more effectively, “Show it, don’t tell!”
Exposed to the “MAPPING” technique of how to ANALYSE and DEVELOP your story
Learn how to take into consideration the AUDIENCE and their PSYCHOLOGY as you create
Please ask for the following services;
- Script Writing
- Script Analysis
- Story Consulting
BOOKS
VISUAL STORYTELLING
How to be a Good Storyteller by Yasu Tanaka
For anyone who is interested in telling story! Easy to understand with lots of illustrations, very “visual”!! (A4, 66 pages)
VISUAL STORYTELLING 2
How to Meet 42nd Sheep by Yasu Tanaka
Through the analysis of the short story, “How to Meet 42nd Sheep”, you will learn the practical procedure of story-making. (A4, 74 pages)
SPECIAL COMBO DEAL!
How to be a Good Storyteller & How to Meet 42nd Sheep
Discounted Price with purchase of both books.
SCRIPTWRITING
Ultimate Storytelling (2nd edition) by Yasu Tanaka
For more advanced writers. Perfect text book for VISUAL STORYTELLING classes. (A4, 420 pages)
COMING SOON!!!
EVENT
SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA IN MALAYSIA
SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA IN MALAYSIA
Since 2010, 42nd Pictures/ Academy has been producing Short Shorts Festival & Asia (SSFFA) in Malaysia, a one day screening event of international short films. The mother festival SSFFA Japan is an official gate keeper for Academy Award short films category. Check out the one day event for this year!!
