Amir Muhammad
sharing his experiences
On 12 September 2022, the Centre
for Media and Communications Research (CMCR) and UTAR Sungai Long Film Club
jointly organised a video essay screening and sharing session by Malaysian
filmmaker Amir Muhammad at Sungai Long Campus. The event showcased Amir
Muhammad’s film essays on four films, namely
Menanti Hari Esok, Tiada Esok Bagimu,
Esok Masih Ada, and Esok untuk
Siapa, which were directed by Malaysian Director Jins Shamsudin.
In addition, Amir Muhammad shared
his filmmaking experience, his career journey as well as his passions in
life. The sharing session provided the students with a different perspective
on individualistic filmmaking styles.
Amir Muhammad is also a film
producer, book publisher, and writer. His documentary film, The Big Durian,
was the first Malaysian film to screen at the prestigious Sundance Film
Festival. In 2019, his film production company, Kuman Picture, produced a
horror film titled, ‘Roh’ that was
selected for an entry to the Academy Awards. He also founded a book
publishing company known as FIXI which celebrates the works of Malaysian
writers.
Also present at the screening
event were CMCR member Raja Rodziah binti Raja Zainal Hassan, Faculty of
Creative Industries Head of Programme for Master of Communication Beh Chun
Chee, UTAR Film Club President Victor Chen and students.
The session ended with a Q&A
session and a photography session.
Amir Muhammad
(fourth from left) with participants
Raja Rodziah
presenting a token of appreciation to Amir Muhammad
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