Ten Sabah filmmakers was given a golden opportunity to hone their filmmaking skills under the tutelage of international mentors through Sabah Film Academy in Kota Kinabalu, recently. Sabah Film Academy is an intensive film production programme to train young filmmakers on various skillsets and knowledge in filmmaking by producing a short documentary within 8 days, with workshops, […]
Read MoreShin Daewe from Myanmar won second prize in the SYNC10 Filmmakers’ Competition for her documentary ‘Now I’m Thirteen’. She received her Silver Kinabalu Award and cash prize of RM500 from Nizam Andan in Yongan. Nizam went to Myanmar recently for two screenings of his short film ‘The Sunken Grave’ and was kind enough to take […]
Read MoreA. Documentary The Fighter – Jonathan Poon and Yap Ben-Ji (First prize – Golden Kinabalu Award and RM1000) Now I’m Thirteen – Shin Daewe from Myanmar (Second prize – Silver Kinabalu Award and RM500) B. Narrative Saigo No Hikari – Charles Chuan (First prize – Golden Kinabalu Award and RM1000) The Eye – Aaron Hiew […]
Read MoreTheme: SYNC Categories: Short film – documentary Short film – narrative Short film – indigenous language Judging Criteria: Originality, creativity and good story-telling – in all 3 categories Kinabalu Awards: 2 awards will be made for each category: GOLDEN KINABALU AWARDS Plus RM1000 for each Golden Award winner SILVER KINABALU AWARDS Plus RM500 for each Silver […]
Read MoreCongratulations to the 10 participants selected for the Sabah Film Academy! There will be two teams for this year’s Academy: Team ST and Team HB. Team ST will be shooting a documentary about a stateless teenager. This project was put forward by Marcel Simok and his team consists of: Marcel Simok, Team Leader Nizam Andan […]
Read MoreThank you to everyone! Submissions have now closed. Docs+ Screenings Venue: JKKN Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm (approx) Free entry – everyone is welcome All non-English movies have English sub-titles Dates Time Language Movie Name 6 June Fri 5.00pm – 7.00pm Indonesia Romeo Juliet – Andibachtiar Yusuf 9 June Mon 5.00pm – 7.00pm Vietnam Talking to […]
Read MoreDates: 6-7 June Venue: JKKN What is it? Sabah Pitching Forum is a meeting point for the financing and promotion of ASEAN documentaries. It is a platform for filmmakers from this region to launch their latest film projects and to find the right connections to get their projects financed and distributed. Who is it for? […]
Read MoreAbout Reel Rock The annual Reel Rock Film Tour brings the best in climbing and adventure films to local audiences across the globe. Reel Rock shows are spirited community events where climbers and outdoors lovers come together to celebrates and sample the ultimate in adventure filmmaking. Prize giveaways, appearances by top climbers, and fundraising for […]
Read MoreThe THINK5 Filmmakers’ Competition was part of the KKIFF 2013 and received 51 entries from throughout Malaysia. This was the biggest number of entries since the competition started in 2010. The judges were Hassan Muthalib and Wong Tuck Cheong, both from KL and both very experienced in making and critiquing films. The winner of the […]
Read MoreKKIFF 2014 – Calling Filmmakers The 6th KK International Film Festival – KKIFF 2014 – will be held from 1-8 June 2014. However, to give filmmakers plenty of time to prepare for it, now is the time to launch the filmmakers’ competition and to provide information about the different ways in which filmmakers can showcase […]
Read MoreLocated next to the Padang Merdeka, Dreamtel is in the middle of the most historic part of KK. Atkinson Tower, Australia Square and Gaya Street are within easy reach – and the Waterfront is just a short walk away. This newly-opened hotel is fresh and interesting and the General Manager, Evon Foo, welcomes the opportunity […]
Read MoreAll events are free and open to everyone. Venue: JKKN Dates Time Sabah Film Forum 7 June Sat 9.00am-12noon Masterclass: Scriptwriting – Nick Deocampo 1.00pm-2.30pm Movie appreciation – Film Language & Grammar or Writing & Thinking about Film – Hassan Muthalib 2.30pm-4.00pm Malaysian Short Film Showcase 4.00pm-5.30pm Reel Rock 8 – part of the world […]
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