About Myself

 

 

Born in 1970, this Kelantanese kampong boy begins his career by directing an experimental film Lautan di Waktu Subuh, the 16mm, 5 minutes movie tailored from the poetry by Zaihasra. In 1993, Sheih moves from experimental genre to drama with political theme that soon became his trademark. Karamnya Bahtera Merdeka a.k.a The Cries of An independent Child (again shot in 16mm) was screen in Tokyo and nominated for best picture. This is followed by Potret Seorang Patriot (16mm), which won the best feature in 1994. Potret Seorang Patriot is a movie about a deposed President combating for freedom from the revolutionary regime.

 

In his early days as filmmaker, Sheih was strongly influence by Costa Gavras and his ‘Z’. In 1995, Sheih wrote Bicara Tentang Kita, a mini series based on the speculation regarding Mahathir-Anwar relationship and the power struggle in UMNO, which he then directed. Unfortunately, it was banned a year later. In 1999, Sheih was awarded the Best Story for his piece, Perempuan Melayu Terakhir. Beginning year 2000, Sheih works on few less political subjects while concentrating in advancing his studies.

 

Sheih has toiled on more than 200 hrs of television series, feature film and non-fictional program. He also has written more than 40 scripts. Among his memorable work are television movies Earl Grey & Kopi Kampong, YB & Thuraya, Kuartet Merdeka and Neek Hardware & Muthu Schumacher. Sheih also add a 35mm feature film to his credit in 2005, which won him the Most Promising Director, a year later.