How did Syafiq Yusof empty the streets of KL for Desolasi?

In order to make iconic locations in Kuala Lumpur look empty in Desolasi, director Syafiq Yusof and his special effects team removed the crowd with CGI. Photos: Skop Productions

Datuk Yusof Haslam is a hard man to please. His son, 23-year-old director Syafiq Yusof, knows this only too well. Syafiq has made four films so far (SAM, Abang Long Fadil, Villa Nabila and Mat Moto: Kami Mat Motor Bukan Mat Rempit) under Yusof’s Skop Productions and each time, he found it challenging to get his producer father’s seal of approval.

“I usually show my dad a preview of my movie before it’s released. Each time after viewing, he gives me a list of things I need to change,” Syafiq said during an interview in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.