Where: FINAS, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Admission: Free
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The Young Filmmakers and Digital Content Forum is a biennial event that provide a space for critical discussions on films, filmmaking and digital creative content. This year's event features three panel discussions, featuring award-winning filmmakers, academics and film activists from Malaysia and beyond. Join us as we trace the development of short films in Malaysia, discuss how local stories can be made and travel well beyond borders, as well as talk about the impact of digital technology on Malaysian films and audiences.
Discussions:
- Bigging Smalls: Shorts Cinema of Malaysia
- Inside Out: Globalising Local Stories
- New Directions: Digital Impact on the Mainstream
Featuring:
- Dato’ Mohd Khusairi Abdul Talib, Chairman, FINAS
- Effa Desa, Film Activist, Filemmakers Anonymous
- Faridah Jaafar, Director of Creative Content, FINAS
- Fikri Jermadi, Lecturer, Monash University
- Maz Irwan Azani, Lecturer, Limkokwing University
- Grace Chin, Writer, Viddsee
- Liew Seng Tat, Filmmaker, Lelaki Harapan Dunia
- Nik Amir Mustapha, Filmmaker, Terbaik Dari Langit
- Paul Gan, Filmmaker, The Boy Who Rocked The World
- Sheril Bustaman, Filmmaker, Come Hell or High Water
- Winaldo Swastia, Indonesian Filmmaker, Angin
Activities:
- Malaysian Digital Film Awards (MDfA) 2015
- Screening of Best Film + 2 Shorts
Entrance is free and all are welcome. For more information, email info@semesta.my. This event is organised by Institute of Arts and Media Studies, Malaysia (SEMESTA), in association with National Film Development Corporation (FINAS) and Creative Content Industry Guild (CCIG).
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