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Apr 18, 2024 · With its unique culture and stunning locations, Malaysia has the potential to become a hub for filmmakers and producers from all over the world. This beginner’s guide to film production in Malaysia has provided an overview of the industry and the steps involved in making a film in this country.
Overseas film producers planning to shoot in Malaysia should first contact the Film In Malaysia Office (FIMO) in Malaysia’s National Film Development Corporation (Finas) for intel on filming procedures, visas and any Covid-19 concerns.
Malaysia produces about 60 feature films and 300–400 television dramas and serials per year, in addition to the in-house productions of individual television stations. The country also holds its own annual national level film awards, known as the Malaysia Film Festival.
Around 80% of 'Don' was filmed in various locations in Malaysia, including Pulau Langkawi, the Petronas Twin Towers, and Jalan Masjid India. Datuk Shah Rukh Khan returned to Malaysia for 'Don 2' to shoot several scenes at Malacca Prison, where a section of the prison block made available for filming.
Jul 24, 2017 · 1. Yasmin Ahmad. We have to start with Yasmin herself. She pushed social conventions with the topics of her work and she never sacrificed heart for art. Her work was often designed to speak...
Dec 22, 2023 · The 48-year-old veteran of the Malaysian Chinese entertainment industry has been producing films since 2014 including ‘Shuttle Life’, ‘The Gathering’, ‘In My Heart’ and ‘Miss Andy’. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri. Most impressively, the film’s star, Taiwanese actor Wu Kang-ren won the Best Actor award at the prestigious Golden Horse Awards in Taipei.
The highest-grossing film was Transformers: Dark of the Moon that made RM34,661,020, which was one of the biggest record in Malaysia's film industry. It was also the only film that made over $10 million (USD) in 2011 and in Malaysia's Box Office history.
