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For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory

For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory

Under Malaysian law, films intended for public viewing must be approved by the Film Censorship Board.
Sat Feb 10 2024
Charges against 'Mentega Terbang' cloud Malaysian film industry’s future

Charges against 'Mentega Terbang' cloud Malaysian film industry’s future

Filmmakers of 'Mentega Terbang' were charged under Section 298 of Malaysia's Penal Code, a move that may affect film industry as a whole.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to get honorary Oscars

Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to get honorary Oscars

The Academy will honor four trailblazers who have transformed the film industry and inspired generations of filmmakers, Janet Yang said.
Tue Jun 27 2023
'Black Panther' fights on without Chadwick Boseman

'Black Panther' fights on without Chadwick Boseman

The real-life grief of the filmmakers is reflected in the film as Wakanda struggles to survive following the death of Boseman's character.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Collaborations can boost local film industry - Annuar

Collaborations can boost local film industry - Annuar

Annuar said the move would help to speed up the process to bring the country's film industry to the global stage.
Thu Aug 25 2022
FINAS allocates RM38 million in digital content grant to help filmmakers

FINAS allocates RM38 million in digital content grant to help filmmakers

Zahidi said the fund will help small-scale filmmakers showcase their talents and works on over-the-top platforms.
Tue Oct 26 2021
As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 rolls around, filmmakers take different approaches

As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 rolls around, filmmakers take different approaches

A slew of new films and TV series are being released around the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Filming activities allowed to resume after Hari Raya with strict SOP - Saifuddin

Filming activities allowed to resume after Hari Raya with strict SOP - Saifuddin

The approval was given during the National Security Council meeting yesterday morning.
Tue May 19 2020
Indonesian mobile cinema keeps old film format alive in digital age

Indonesian mobile cinema keeps old film format alive in digital age

Filmmakers and cinemas have almost completely phased out the 35-mm. format in the past decade as they switch to cheaper, better quality digital formats.
Tue May 30 2017
Iranian film 'A Man of Integrity' wins 'Certain Regard' competition at Cannes

Iranian film 'A Man of Integrity' wins 'Certain Regard' competition at Cannes

A movie by an Iranian who was arrested for his work in Iran won the "Un Certain Regard" competition at the Cannes Film Festival bolstering the country's filmmakers' reputation.
Sun May 28 2017
To counter travel ban, filmmakers want to give American Muslims a voice

To counter travel ban, filmmakers want to give American Muslims a voice

Often her projects have been turned down because "America isn't ready for a Muslim cast" or "there's too many brown people in this film," she said.
Thu Feb 16 2017
Actors seek posthumous protections after big-screen resurrections

Actors seek posthumous protections after big-screen resurrections

Filmmakers are tapping advances in digital technology to resurrect characters after a performer dies, most notably in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."
Sat Dec 31 2016
Six Malaysian films have been selected for SGIFF

Six Malaysian films have been selected for SGIFF

The line-up includes the Asian premiere of SGIFF's opening film at Marina Bay Sands, Interchange (2016), a noir fantasy thriller by one of Malaysia's most celebrated filmmakers Dain Iskandar Said.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Local independent filmmakers must think globally to survive

Local independent filmmakers must think globally to survive

An Italian film director says local independent filmmakers needed to find a personal style in order to make their movies stand out compared to others.
Sat Sep 24 2016
Nation's first 360-degrees film series for Merdeka, Malaysia Day

Nation's first 360-degrees film series for Merdeka, Malaysia Day

Maxis Rojak 360, the work of the country's top five filmmakers, has used YouTube's 360-degrees immersive video-on-mobile platform.
Mon Sep 05 2016
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024