Discovery Networks Asia and the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) have announced the winners of the First Time Film Makers (FTFM) Malaysia initiative. The chosen five are Jamilah Taib, Leonard Selva, Leong Hon Yuen, Lina Teoh and Ahmad Yazid (with producer Lydia Lubon). Himanshu Bhatt and Margaret Bong were selected as reserves.
The winners have to produce a 30-minute documentary based on their proposals, which revolve around Malaysia’s culture and traditions throughout its 50 years of independence.