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
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
AWANI Tonight: ‘Parasite’ director, S. Korean artists urge probe into actor’s death
South Korean actors and filmmakers, including ‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon Ho, called for a probe into police and media conduct after the death of actor Lee Sun-Kyun.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion
Writer and director Greta Gerwig became the first female filmmaker to surpass the billion-dollar benchmark as a solo director.
Tue Aug 08 2023
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
Court hearing for Prince Harry and Elton John's privacy case against UK publisher
The seven claimants, which include actresses Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost, and Elton John's husband and filmmaker David Furnish.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Myanmar detention was 'hell', says freed Japanese filmmaker
Toru Kubota said he could barely lie down to sleep in the tiny crowded cell which was filthy and unsanitary.
Tue Nov 29 2022
'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
The Future is Female: Equality On & Off The Screen
Melisa Idris speaks to filmmaker and content creator, Nanthini Ganesan, about telling female-centric stories through film and the representation of women both on and off the screens.
Sun Oct 09 2022
Myanmar court jails Japanese filmmaker for 10 years
Toru Kubota was charged for violating sedition and communications laws, a Japanese foreign ministry official said.
Thu Oct 06 2022
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
Japanese lawmaker meets Myanmar junta as Tokyo calls for filmmaker's release
Toru Kubota, a Japanese documentary filmmaker was arrested while covering a protest in Myanmar.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Let's Talk: Pesta Filem Kita - Imaginative, Not Didactic
This is the third edition of a film festival that began in 2016, Pesta Filem Kita 2020, seeks to help young people find their voice. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Victoria Cheng (Festival Director, Manager, Projek Dialog) and filmmaker Muzzamer Rahman (Festival Curator).
Fri Mar 18 2022
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
Quentin Tarantino receives a Lifetime Achievement Award at Rome Film Festival
Tarantino was awarded by Italian horror filmmaker Dario Argento, behind such titles as "Suspiria" and "Deep Red."
Wed Oct 20 2021