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Mavin Khoo

Synopsis

A story of ritual, sexuality and relationships, through the life and work of one of the UK's most exciting dancers. Classically trained, Bharatanatyam in India and ballet in London, Mavin Khoo is a household name in many of the international opera houses and clubs of London through his diverse work.

Details

Year
2009
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
30 min
Format
HDV
Director
Hazuan Hashim, Phil Maxwell
Producer
Hazuan Hashim, Phil Maxwell
Editor
Hazuan Hashim
Screenwriter
Hazuan Hashim
Director of Photography
Phil Maxwell
Production Designer
Hazuan Hashim
Sound
Hazuan Hashim
Composer
Jennifer McConachie, DJ Per Qx
Principal cast
Mavin Khoo

Genre

Experimental LGBTQIA+ Music Asian Drama Dance

Categories

Fiction Documentary Artist Project and Video / Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Hazuan Hashim

Studio 31
Business Development Centre
7-15 Greatorex Street
London E1 5NF
UK

T+44 (0)7984 607 482

hazuan_pm@yahoo.com

Sales Company

Hazuan Hashim

Studio 31
Business Development Centre
7-15 Greatorex Street
London E1 5NF
UK

T+44 (0)7984 607 482

hazuan_pm@yahoo.com

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