Simon’s name is well-known in the Southeast Asian television world and he is also considered to be one of the best cinematographers in the region. With over 27 years in the industry, Simon Long has produced and directed TV shows in Indonesia, Hong Kong and Malaysia. In 2008, he won the Best Cinematography at the Asian Television Awards for his brilliant work in “Goodnight DJ 1”. Despite being busy with creating new shows, he finds time to capture meaningful and beautiful photographs. It is through photography that he finds the inspiration to create drama series to entertain the Asian public.
2001: Putrajaya
Originally known as Prang Besar, Putrajaya was elevated to become Malaysia’s federal administrative centre in 1999. Named after the first Malaysian Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, it became the country’s third Federal Territory in 2001 and was considered to be one of the largest projects in Southeast Asia during that time. Taken from the Malay words “Putra” (prince) and “jaya” (success), Putrajaya is home to some of the country’s most unique structures such as the Iron Mosque (Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque) and the nine individually-designed bridges which form the objects of study for this photographer.
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