DIRT OUT
Technical Information
Title: Dirt Out
Duration: 64 minutes (approx.)
Screen Ratio: 16:9
Languages: English & Malay
Subtitles: English
Shooting Format: DVCam
Title: Dirt Out
Duration: 64 minutes (approx.)
Screen Ratio: 16:9
Languages: English & Malay
Subtitles: English
Shooting Format: DVCam
Screening Format: Digital Betacam
Sound: Digital/ PCM, 16 bit Stereo, 48 kHz
Production Company: ideaworks
Country of Production: Singapore
Date of Production: February 2008
Producer: Yousry Mansour
Contact Email: yousrysing@yahoo.com.sg
Mobile Phone: +65 92740273
Production Company: ideaworks
Country of Production: Singapore
Date of Production: February 2008
Producer: Yousry Mansour
Contact Email: yousrysing@yahoo.com.sg
Mobile Phone: +65 92740273
KEY PRODUCTION PERSONNEL
Idea: Ezzat Omar Bin Yahya
Research & Conceptualization: Yousry Mansour
Editors: Tamim Yousry
Ezzat Omar Bin Yahya
Cinematography: Ezzat Omar Bin Yahya
Cameraman 2: Iqbal
Asst. Cameraman: Nadim Yousry
Assistant Producers: Jamilah Alkhatib
Producer & Director: Yousry Mansour
Idea: Ezzat Omar Bin Yahya
Research & Conceptualization: Yousry Mansour
Editors: Tamim Yousry
Ezzat Omar Bin Yahya
Cinematography: Ezzat Omar Bin Yahya
Cameraman 2: Iqbal
Asst. Cameraman: Nadim Yousry
Assistant Producers: Jamilah Alkhatib
Producer & Director: Yousry Mansour
BACKGROUND
Singapore’s recent successful bid of the Formula One race, made positive interest generated for motor sports in Singapore. Besides marketing efforts to generate greater public awareness and interest in the sport, The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) recently awarded a plot of State land at Tuas West Drive of about 25,000 square meters (equivalent to about 3 football fields) for motor-cross training and racing. It is located next to Tuas Bus Terminal.
This is the first time state land has been awarded for motor-cross activities. The private operator who won the tender to operate the first racetrack in Singapore hopes to attract mainly local racing enthusiasts for motocross activities on both two-wheel and four-wheel vehicles. It is also negotiating for tie-ups with private motor clubs and associations.
Previously, there was no dedicated venue for motor-cross activities and enthusiasts held their races in adhoc venues such as Kallang, Turf City, Lim Chu Kang, Punggol and the area behind Orchard Cineleisure. With the development of Tuas West Drive, there is now a designated venue for motor sports.
Motocross
Motocross is a fast, physically demanding and visually spectacular racing discipline. It's an intense and exciting sport that can see anything from a few friends bangin' bars at a practice facility to 40 competition-hardened professionals lining up for a big money race or, in MX jargon, moto...
Motocross races are held on an enclosed, marked and fenced circuit that combines the terrain's natural features such as hills and cambers with man-made jumps to create spectacular and physically challenging circuits. On a typical MX track you'll find all manner of elements including fast straights, sharp climbs and drops, big jumps, technical corner sections and rough n' bumpy bits.Motocross is a highly specialised sport so it makes sense that MX machines are also highly specialised. Bikes have a sharp, powerful motor to get the acceleration and high speeds needed to race competitively - and powerful disc brakes to cope with the rapid changes of speed called for.The tyres have an aggressive 'knobbly' profile to get traction on the terrain, which can range from deep sand through to almost concrete-hard clay. There is also long travel, heavy-duty suspension to deal with the big jumps.Bikes range in size and engine capacity from 50cc children's automatic machines right up to fire-breathing 500cc-plus monsters. With a large number of 50cc kiddie bikes available from a wide range of manufacturers, youngsters can start riding a motocross bike and get an introduction to off-road motorcycling pretty much as soon as can ride a push bike.
But junior riders have to wait until they're six before they are allowed to compete with officially-sanctioned youth racing organisations. They can then progress through age and engine capacity restricted classes on 65cc, 85cc and 125cc machines until they're old enough to enter into adult competition. Some youth organisations also run classes for adults so dad - and sometimes even mum - can get in on the action.
The Motocross sport is a big industry that is well known world wide, it has championships and sponsors everywhere; in UK, USA, Australia, Newzeland, Japan, France, Germany, Denmark, South Africa and lately Indonesia. It attracts millions of followers around the world and presents a golden opportunity for tourism to any country. Dirt Bike Riders are the stars of the motocross sport, they have their own fans and followers. There are thousands of websites, forums, blogs and magazines on the World Wide Web about Dirt Bike Riders, and motocross. It is supported by big names such as Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha and BMW.
Dirt Out
Directed by Yousry Mansour
Film Synopsis:
They are known world wide as The Dirt Bike Riders. But in the very clean and well controlled Singapore, They are not welcome. They are Singaporeans from its all races; Chinese, Malays, Indians and European expatriates living and working in Singapore. Their age ranges between 5 years old to almost 40 years old. They all share the love and passion of the same sport. To sharpen their skills, test the performance of their motorbikes and to take part in various Motocross championships, they are left with no choice but to travel every weekend to race-tracks in the neighboring country: Malaysia.
STORY OUTLINE
This is the story of many motor sports enthusiasts in Singapore. Once you mention extreme sports and the images of guys in headgears executing dead defining Stuns come naturally to minds. In Singapore, there are negative general perceptions of sports like Dirt Bikes Riders and Motocross; as such it is only normal that extreme sports did not get much recognition from the government as well as the general public in Singapore.
In recent years, there has been a growing number of racing enthusiasts in Singapore. They are known world wide as The Dirt Bike Riders. They travel regularly to race-tracks in Malaysia, to sharpen their skills, test the performance of their motorbikes and to take part in various Malaysian Motocross championships.
We are following the steps of a number of Singapore Dirt Bike Riders on their way to practice their sport which is not well recognized in Singapore. They come from different races, different backgrounds and different paths. Among them are Chinese, Malays, Indians and even western expatriates living and working in Singapore. Their age ranges between 13 years old to almost 40 years old.
But they all share the love of the sport: Dirt Bike Riding.
The different enthusiasts are going to tell us their story with the motocross sport while we watch them get into their colorful jerseys and gear, accelerating on the hills of Malaysia and showing their skills in jumping and racing. They will tell us about their disappointments feeling rejected, pushed out of their country to practice their sport. They have their own Forum on the internet; their registered number on the web-site (http://www.slackriders.com/) is over 8 thousands members. How they have to pay heavy duty tax in Singapore for importing their sport Bikes, which they only use on track races outside Singapore. They wonder, why there are many Golf clubs in Singapore using large parcels of land while they are unable to have one proper motocross circuit at international level in Singapore for them to practice and hold various championships which could attract sponsorships with high returns for Singapore economy including tourism. They will tell us that by having our own motocross playground at home, it will help to hone the next Team Singapore in motocross racing. Another aim is to prepare aspiring young racers for the F1 equivalent in dirt bike racing - the Motocross Grand Prix in the next decade or so. Indonesia is the only Southeast Asian country to have done so. They had one in Yogjakarta a few years ago, attended by about 2.5 million visitors. A GP (Grand Prix) basically sells the country to the rest of the world. That's what it actually does. So it encourages tourism and it builds up a better image of the country, especially in Singapore where everyone thinks it is a concrete jungle.
We will also, meet with their family members and friends to tell us their views of such sport and the level of their acceptance (or rejection) of these practices.
Other interviews in front of the camera will include those of Singapore Motor Sports Association, LTA and Singapore Sports Council to reflect on their position of Dirt Bike Riding in Singapore.
TREATMENT
Early morning, Kit starts his Motor Bike. He puts on his helmet and accelerates the big bike and roars on the road. Roger gets into his Van, and he drives off. Inside his Van, we see his Dirt Bike at the back. He stops on the road twice to fetch his girlfriend who is another Dirt Bike Rider. He drives on his way to the causeway at Woodlands. On their way to Johor, Malaysia, the journey seems very serene with the sun rising slowly. They stop at Ulu Pengelli first to meet with other bikers. They start getting ready by wearing their gears.
Voice over of different bikers will come in interviews with them that will go to explain their journey from Singapore to Malaysia every weekend. In Singapore, Dirt Bike Riders (practitioners of Motocross sport) have no place. They have no choice but to travel across the causeway to far places in Johor, Malaysia to practice their sport.
We will see each one of them speaking with a caption written in English of his name, and age. They are all between 25 to 32 years old.
The camera follows those enthusiasts to Ayer Hitam Circuit where they exercise and practice their passion, Dirt Bike Ridding. They will meet with others; Nizam, Shah, Sayed and Hadi who are all also made their way from Singapore to Malaysia to practice the same sport: motocross.
They will tell their story as we see them accelerating their bikes, negotiating the risky terrains and jumping over the hills. It seems scary at first as it is enthralling. It is an unforgettable assault on the senses. The roar of powerful engines being revved. The petrol smell that fills the air. The colourful jerseys of riders, as anonymous as Daredevil in their helmets, and just as daring. Sounds like a setting from a testosterone-fuelled blockbuster? It sure is!
Kowk Wing Kit, will take us on a journey back to his youth when he was 18 years old. How he was attracted to the sport and he never stopped from practicing since then. How he feels smuggling his Bike inside his Van every trip he makes to Malaysia and back. How he has to carry with him letters from SMSA and LTA to prove that his very expensive Bike is only meant for sports and not to drive in Singapore.
Nizam’s wife is speaking about her worries, about the money wasted!, while she is taking care of her newly born baby. Nizam opinion that if he does not practice his sport, what else will he do on weekends?
Shah father at home explains why he is worried about his son, every time he gets injured. Shah speaks about his frequent injuries but he still insists on his sport.
Keith speaks about his story of passion for the sport that lead him to work hard with some private investor to establish the first Singapore circuit at Tuas, due to open early 2008. We will follow him to Tuas Circuit (under construction) while his voice over tells the dream of his life time.
Government officer from LTA speaking about government policy to allow such dangerous sports practices in Singapore. What made the government decides at the end to open the Tuas Circuit?
List of questions that needs answers, in front of the camera, by another MCYS official.
The questions are:
Q1: What made the government change its position about Motor Sports in Singapore?
Q2: What are the plans MCYS have in order to develop, prepare and care for new generations of motor sports practitioners in Singapore?
Q3: How do you see the future of the motor sports in Singapore with the government promoting F1 now?
Q4: What is the status of the Dirt Bike Ridding among the other forms of motor sports?
A government official from Singapore Sports Council speaking about Dirt Bikes as a sport? is it one of the motor sports under the care of SSC or not ?
Director of Singapore Motor Sports Association speaking about the government stand on Motor Sports? And whether Dirt Bike is considered as a sport in Singapore?
Other questions are:
Q1: Tell us about the history of motor sports in Singapore? how was the start? the developments it went through till it reach today by the government announcing FI in Singapore in 2008?
Q2: What are the set backs (obstacles) the motor sports in Singapore has faced in the past, and what are the obstacles it is facing in present and future?
Q3: What is the status of the Dirt Bike Ridding among the other forms of motor sports?
Q4: How do you see the future of the motor sports in Singapore with the government promoting F1 now?
Q5: What are the plans SMSA have in order to develop, prepare and care for new generations of motor sports practitioners in Singapore?
There are various interviews with Bikes Riders, LTA official, Singapore Motor Sports Association official, Singapore Sports Council. All the interviews will be internally woven through various scenes of the film. Overlapping each other and creating a sort of dialectic between thesis and antithesis in reaching to the elements of truth.
STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
(REASONS FOR CHOOSING SUBJECT MATTER)
1) Passion for sports
2) Thrilling and excitement at the motocross tracks
3) The conflict between Dirt Bikes and the safe and clean Singapore
4) The unsung heroes of a sport that is un-recognized.
RESEARCH REFERENCE LIST
1) Interviews with various Motocross enthusiasts in Singapore and Malaysia.
2) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motocross
3) http://http://www.sla.org.sg/
4) http://www.dirtrider.com/index.html
5) http://www.slackriders.com/
DIRT OUT
“ A Documentary Film, shot on DV Cam ”
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
1) Pre-Production:
07 September 2007 – 30 October 2007:
- Meeting with Bike Riders: Kowk Wing Kit, Khairul Nizam, Peter Edward, Asbihah Radja, Nurman Shah, Junaidi Bin Sapari, Kuang Fu You Bryan, Liu Wei Liang and mohd NorHafizi.
- Research on the net.
- Meetings at Singapore Sports Council, Singapore Motor Sports Association and LTA.
- Visits to Ulu Pengelli, Segamat in Malaysia and Tuas in Singapore.
2) Production:
21 September 2007 – 14 January 2008: Filming
3) Post Production:
04 January 2008 – 22 February 2008
4) First Screening:
07 April 2008: 21st Singapore International Film Festival
10 April 2008: 21st Singapore International Film Festival
5) Re-Edit:
24 April 2008 - 18 May 2008
Singapore’s recent successful bid of the Formula One race, made positive interest generated for motor sports in Singapore. Besides marketing efforts to generate greater public awareness and interest in the sport, The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) recently awarded a plot of State land at Tuas West Drive of about 25,000 square meters (equivalent to about 3 football fields) for motor-cross training and racing. It is located next to Tuas Bus Terminal.
This is the first time state land has been awarded for motor-cross activities. The private operator who won the tender to operate the first racetrack in Singapore hopes to attract mainly local racing enthusiasts for motocross activities on both two-wheel and four-wheel vehicles. It is also negotiating for tie-ups with private motor clubs and associations.
Previously, there was no dedicated venue for motor-cross activities and enthusiasts held their races in adhoc venues such as Kallang, Turf City, Lim Chu Kang, Punggol and the area behind Orchard Cineleisure. With the development of Tuas West Drive, there is now a designated venue for motor sports.
Motocross
Motocross is a fast, physically demanding and visually spectacular racing discipline. It's an intense and exciting sport that can see anything from a few friends bangin' bars at a practice facility to 40 competition-hardened professionals lining up for a big money race or, in MX jargon, moto...
Motocross races are held on an enclosed, marked and fenced circuit that combines the terrain's natural features such as hills and cambers with man-made jumps to create spectacular and physically challenging circuits. On a typical MX track you'll find all manner of elements including fast straights, sharp climbs and drops, big jumps, technical corner sections and rough n' bumpy bits.Motocross is a highly specialised sport so it makes sense that MX machines are also highly specialised. Bikes have a sharp, powerful motor to get the acceleration and high speeds needed to race competitively - and powerful disc brakes to cope with the rapid changes of speed called for.The tyres have an aggressive 'knobbly' profile to get traction on the terrain, which can range from deep sand through to almost concrete-hard clay. There is also long travel, heavy-duty suspension to deal with the big jumps.Bikes range in size and engine capacity from 50cc children's automatic machines right up to fire-breathing 500cc-plus monsters. With a large number of 50cc kiddie bikes available from a wide range of manufacturers, youngsters can start riding a motocross bike and get an introduction to off-road motorcycling pretty much as soon as can ride a push bike.
But junior riders have to wait until they're six before they are allowed to compete with officially-sanctioned youth racing organisations. They can then progress through age and engine capacity restricted classes on 65cc, 85cc and 125cc machines until they're old enough to enter into adult competition. Some youth organisations also run classes for adults so dad - and sometimes even mum - can get in on the action.
The Motocross sport is a big industry that is well known world wide, it has championships and sponsors everywhere; in UK, USA, Australia, Newzeland, Japan, France, Germany, Denmark, South Africa and lately Indonesia. It attracts millions of followers around the world and presents a golden opportunity for tourism to any country. Dirt Bike Riders are the stars of the motocross sport, they have their own fans and followers. There are thousands of websites, forums, blogs and magazines on the World Wide Web about Dirt Bike Riders, and motocross. It is supported by big names such as Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha and BMW.
Dirt Out
Directed by Yousry Mansour
Film Synopsis:
They are known world wide as The Dirt Bike Riders. But in the very clean and well controlled Singapore, They are not welcome. They are Singaporeans from its all races; Chinese, Malays, Indians and European expatriates living and working in Singapore. Their age ranges between 5 years old to almost 40 years old. They all share the love and passion of the same sport. To sharpen their skills, test the performance of their motorbikes and to take part in various Motocross championships, they are left with no choice but to travel every weekend to race-tracks in the neighboring country: Malaysia.
STORY OUTLINE
This is the story of many motor sports enthusiasts in Singapore. Once you mention extreme sports and the images of guys in headgears executing dead defining Stuns come naturally to minds. In Singapore, there are negative general perceptions of sports like Dirt Bikes Riders and Motocross; as such it is only normal that extreme sports did not get much recognition from the government as well as the general public in Singapore.
In recent years, there has been a growing number of racing enthusiasts in Singapore. They are known world wide as The Dirt Bike Riders. They travel regularly to race-tracks in Malaysia, to sharpen their skills, test the performance of their motorbikes and to take part in various Malaysian Motocross championships.
We are following the steps of a number of Singapore Dirt Bike Riders on their way to practice their sport which is not well recognized in Singapore. They come from different races, different backgrounds and different paths. Among them are Chinese, Malays, Indians and even western expatriates living and working in Singapore. Their age ranges between 13 years old to almost 40 years old.
But they all share the love of the sport: Dirt Bike Riding.
The different enthusiasts are going to tell us their story with the motocross sport while we watch them get into their colorful jerseys and gear, accelerating on the hills of Malaysia and showing their skills in jumping and racing. They will tell us about their disappointments feeling rejected, pushed out of their country to practice their sport. They have their own Forum on the internet; their registered number on the web-site (http://www.slackriders.com/) is over 8 thousands members. How they have to pay heavy duty tax in Singapore for importing their sport Bikes, which they only use on track races outside Singapore. They wonder, why there are many Golf clubs in Singapore using large parcels of land while they are unable to have one proper motocross circuit at international level in Singapore for them to practice and hold various championships which could attract sponsorships with high returns for Singapore economy including tourism. They will tell us that by having our own motocross playground at home, it will help to hone the next Team Singapore in motocross racing. Another aim is to prepare aspiring young racers for the F1 equivalent in dirt bike racing - the Motocross Grand Prix in the next decade or so. Indonesia is the only Southeast Asian country to have done so. They had one in Yogjakarta a few years ago, attended by about 2.5 million visitors. A GP (Grand Prix) basically sells the country to the rest of the world. That's what it actually does. So it encourages tourism and it builds up a better image of the country, especially in Singapore where everyone thinks it is a concrete jungle.
We will also, meet with their family members and friends to tell us their views of such sport and the level of their acceptance (or rejection) of these practices.
Other interviews in front of the camera will include those of Singapore Motor Sports Association, LTA and Singapore Sports Council to reflect on their position of Dirt Bike Riding in Singapore.
TREATMENT
Early morning, Kit starts his Motor Bike. He puts on his helmet and accelerates the big bike and roars on the road. Roger gets into his Van, and he drives off. Inside his Van, we see his Dirt Bike at the back. He stops on the road twice to fetch his girlfriend who is another Dirt Bike Rider. He drives on his way to the causeway at Woodlands. On their way to Johor, Malaysia, the journey seems very serene with the sun rising slowly. They stop at Ulu Pengelli first to meet with other bikers. They start getting ready by wearing their gears.
Voice over of different bikers will come in interviews with them that will go to explain their journey from Singapore to Malaysia every weekend. In Singapore, Dirt Bike Riders (practitioners of Motocross sport) have no place. They have no choice but to travel across the causeway to far places in Johor, Malaysia to practice their sport.
We will see each one of them speaking with a caption written in English of his name, and age. They are all between 25 to 32 years old.
The camera follows those enthusiasts to Ayer Hitam Circuit where they exercise and practice their passion, Dirt Bike Ridding. They will meet with others; Nizam, Shah, Sayed and Hadi who are all also made their way from Singapore to Malaysia to practice the same sport: motocross.
They will tell their story as we see them accelerating their bikes, negotiating the risky terrains and jumping over the hills. It seems scary at first as it is enthralling. It is an unforgettable assault on the senses. The roar of powerful engines being revved. The petrol smell that fills the air. The colourful jerseys of riders, as anonymous as Daredevil in their helmets, and just as daring. Sounds like a setting from a testosterone-fuelled blockbuster? It sure is!
Kowk Wing Kit, will take us on a journey back to his youth when he was 18 years old. How he was attracted to the sport and he never stopped from practicing since then. How he feels smuggling his Bike inside his Van every trip he makes to Malaysia and back. How he has to carry with him letters from SMSA and LTA to prove that his very expensive Bike is only meant for sports and not to drive in Singapore.
Nizam’s wife is speaking about her worries, about the money wasted!, while she is taking care of her newly born baby. Nizam opinion that if he does not practice his sport, what else will he do on weekends?
Shah father at home explains why he is worried about his son, every time he gets injured. Shah speaks about his frequent injuries but he still insists on his sport.
Keith speaks about his story of passion for the sport that lead him to work hard with some private investor to establish the first Singapore circuit at Tuas, due to open early 2008. We will follow him to Tuas Circuit (under construction) while his voice over tells the dream of his life time.
Government officer from LTA speaking about government policy to allow such dangerous sports practices in Singapore. What made the government decides at the end to open the Tuas Circuit?
List of questions that needs answers, in front of the camera, by another MCYS official.
The questions are:
Q1: What made the government change its position about Motor Sports in Singapore?
Q2: What are the plans MCYS have in order to develop, prepare and care for new generations of motor sports practitioners in Singapore?
Q3: How do you see the future of the motor sports in Singapore with the government promoting F1 now?
Q4: What is the status of the Dirt Bike Ridding among the other forms of motor sports?
A government official from Singapore Sports Council speaking about Dirt Bikes as a sport? is it one of the motor sports under the care of SSC or not ?
Director of Singapore Motor Sports Association speaking about the government stand on Motor Sports? And whether Dirt Bike is considered as a sport in Singapore?
Other questions are:
Q1: Tell us about the history of motor sports in Singapore? how was the start? the developments it went through till it reach today by the government announcing FI in Singapore in 2008?
Q2: What are the set backs (obstacles) the motor sports in Singapore has faced in the past, and what are the obstacles it is facing in present and future?
Q3: What is the status of the Dirt Bike Ridding among the other forms of motor sports?
Q4: How do you see the future of the motor sports in Singapore with the government promoting F1 now?
Q5: What are the plans SMSA have in order to develop, prepare and care for new generations of motor sports practitioners in Singapore?
There are various interviews with Bikes Riders, LTA official, Singapore Motor Sports Association official, Singapore Sports Council. All the interviews will be internally woven through various scenes of the film. Overlapping each other and creating a sort of dialectic between thesis and antithesis in reaching to the elements of truth.
STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
(REASONS FOR CHOOSING SUBJECT MATTER)
1) Passion for sports
2) Thrilling and excitement at the motocross tracks
3) The conflict between Dirt Bikes and the safe and clean Singapore
4) The unsung heroes of a sport that is un-recognized.
RESEARCH REFERENCE LIST
1) Interviews with various Motocross enthusiasts in Singapore and Malaysia.
2) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motocross
3) http://http://www.sla.org.sg/
4) http://www.dirtrider.com/index.html
5) http://www.slackriders.com/
DIRT OUT
“ A Documentary Film, shot on DV Cam ”
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
1) Pre-Production:
07 September 2007 – 30 October 2007:
- Meeting with Bike Riders: Kowk Wing Kit, Khairul Nizam, Peter Edward, Asbihah Radja, Nurman Shah, Junaidi Bin Sapari, Kuang Fu You Bryan, Liu Wei Liang and mohd NorHafizi.
- Research on the net.
- Meetings at Singapore Sports Council, Singapore Motor Sports Association and LTA.
- Visits to Ulu Pengelli, Segamat in Malaysia and Tuas in Singapore.
2) Production:
21 September 2007 – 14 January 2008: Filming
3) Post Production:
04 January 2008 – 22 February 2008
4) First Screening:
07 April 2008: 21st Singapore International Film Festival
10 April 2008: 21st Singapore International Film Festival
5) Re-Edit:
24 April 2008 - 18 May 2008
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