ON Tuesday, The Daily Seni had the pleasure of attending the launch of Malaysian International Film Festival (MIFFEST) and Malaysian Golden Global Awards (MGGA) at FINAS’s Content Pitching Centre here in Kuala Lumpur.
WHEN beloved Dato’ Kamil Othman left the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) last Wednesday after completing a brief two year term as Director-General, his departure was sudden and quiet.
AS Kamil Othman‘s two-year term as director-general of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) draws to an end, rumours have begun floating about the fate of the film development authority.
IT has been some exciting 24 months for the local film industry. Under the guidance of former DJ and MDEC-transferee Kamil Othman, Malaysian film development authority FINAS has been increasingly functional. In fact, we’ve had quality, commercial appeal and collaborations between different stakeholders in local and international cinema.