ABOUT KMF
We produce TVCs, Educational & Commercial Videos, Public Service Spots,
Feature Films, Documentaries, TV Dramas & Comedies.
Beginnings
The company was founded in 2006 by British TV producer Matthew Robinson. He won two BAFTAs and many other awards for his BBC TV productions before permanently moving to Cambodia. He heads KMF and checks all productions for quality.
Productions
Commissioned by TV broadcasters, local overseas & companies, Government Ministries, Embassies, NGOs & INGOs, private individuals. Recent clients: World Bank, British & US Embassies, Ministries of Commerce, Environment, Transport & Labour, USAID, Dewhirst Apparel, WING, Phnom Penh Beer, CARE, Roomchang Dental, Vattanac Bank.
Staff & Services
KMF's Cambodian staff cover writing, casting, directing, set design, lighting, camera work, editing, sound design, graphic design. Many were trained by experienced British TV consultants. We offer all stages of video and film services: Research, Conceptualisation, Scripting, Pre-production, Shooting, Editing, Post-production & Subtitling.
TVCs and CORPORATE VIDEOS
We produce TVCs and Corporate Videos for many different types of clients.
Wat Bo School
Documentary
- 2019
Geolink
CORPORATE VIDEO - 2017
Dewhirst
CORPORATE VIDEO - 2016
MOVIES
We've produced ten feature films, some released in Cambodia's major cinemas, some winning awards in International Festivals. Several KMF movies have been chosen to represent the best of Cambodian cinema by the Ministry of Culture's 'Department of Cinema' at Film Festivals held in Southeast Asian capital cities.
Dance Till You Drop
FEATURE FILM - 2020
KMF's 11th film, romantic-comedy in the style of a Bollywood movie, started shooting February 2020 but, due to Covid-19, had to be abandoned after three weeks of the five-week schedule. Filming restarted and was completed in October & November; post-production continues. Due for release when Cambodian cinemas open (now closed because of Covid-19).
360 Degrees
FEATURE FILM - 2019/2020
A family saga (with a lot of music) filmed in mid-2019 by award-winning Director-DoP team, William Dtx & Touch Oudom. Due for release when Cambodian cinemas open (currently closed because of Covid-19).
Day in the Country
FEATURE FILM - 2016-2020
A four-year movie project about arranged marriages. Part 1, shot in 2016, won five awards at Hollywood Moving Pictures Festival 2016, including 'Best Actress' & 'Best Cinematography'. Part 2 was shot in 2018 & Part 3 completed in December 2019. The three parts together comprise the full movie. Due for release when Cambodian cinemas open (currently closed because of Covid-19).
Move Out
FEATURE FILM - 2019
Horror-Ghost-Comedy. When four students move into a weird house just outside Phnom Penh, they soon find out why the rent is so cheap. Released on 5 December 2019, Move Out ran for three weeks in all Cambodian cinemas, on its first day topping the Box Office returns of all other films on offer.
Vanished
FEATURE FILM - 2009
Released in 2010, this thriller was Number One at the box office for the month of its cinema run. It won '2nd Best Film' at the National Film Festival in 2015.
Palace of Dreams
FEATURE FILM - 2008
Released in 2009, KMF produced this movie for the BBC World Service Trust. Directed at a young Cambodian audience, the fast-moving story contained powerful messages about the dangers of HIV-AIDS.
Staying Single When
FEATURE FILM - 2007
Released in 2008, KMF's first movie, a romantic-comedy, was a box office hit, playing to packed houses at the huge Kirirom Cinema for five weeks. It has been shown on TV channels many times, always a public holiday favourite.
DOCUMENTARIES
KMF's makes factual programs for local TV channels and the International Market.
Breaking the Silence
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY - 2017
50-min documentary examining Sexual Violence crimes under the Khmer Rouge. More info on the film's website.
TV DRAMAS & COMEDIES
Since our first TV Drama in 2010, we've produced hundreds of episodes
based on KMF's original stories for major Cambodian TV channels, attracting large audiences.
INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS
Need help to film in Cambodia? We arrange crews, equipment, permissions, travel, casting etc. Contact us for more information! We'd be pleased to hear from you!
Crossing the Lines
TV PROGRAM - ICELAND - 2017
KMF arranged the shooting for Iceland’s travel program, this episode set in Phnom Penh.
SHORT FILMS
KMF recognises the importance of 'Short Films', not only to tell powerful stories
but also to encourage and develop talent within the Cambodian film industry.
STORIES OF WISDOM
A collection of short films produced in collaboration with Venerable Kou Sopheap.
The films have hit millions of views online.
Watch the first one here.
ROAD SAFETY
A collection of short films on road safety produced for a major campaign launched by the Ministry of Transport: #Drinksafe4kh
THE LEGACY FILM LAB
With the support of the British Embassy in Phnom Penh, KMF launched a short film competition for young Cambodian filmmakers. The four successful applicants had their films produced by the KMF team.
More information on the contest's website.
Our Team
In addition to our full-time staff below,
we engage trusted and talented freelancers on a job-by-job basis.
Matthew Robinson
Co-founder
Exec Producer
Lov Millan
Co-founder
Head of Production
Lov Chan Kakada
Coordinating
Producer
Prum
Sreileak
Director Producer
Ly Tainghourt
Director of Photography
Sao Yoeun
Editor
Director
Ourng
Sam Ang
Camera & Editor
Teo SokChoeun
Graphics & SFX
Than Samedy
IT Organiser
Hor
SokKanha
Costume and Makeup
Gnel Savary
Presenter, Writer Comedian
Soun Noby
Presenter
Writer
© 2017