Pesta Raya 2024 marked my first collaboration with the team at Madfin Productions. After connecting with them at a previous club event, I was brought on to help capture highlights for this massive four-day cultural showcase at the Esplanade. Pesta Raya celebrates Malay heritage through a vibrant mix of music, dance, theater, and visual art, with performers from all over.
It was also my first time working with a full professional team. Coming from a background of solo shooting, joining a company like Madfin was both exciting and intimidating. I was the youngest on set, often surrounded by people who didn’t always speak English, and I definitely felt like the intern at first. But as the days went on, we got to know each other better, and by the end of the festival, I felt like part of the team. The experience pushed me out of my comfort zone and taught me how to operate in fast-paced environments alongside professionals, something I’ve carried into every project since.