Rising Malaysian filmmaker wins regional short film competition by HBO Asia

Malaysian filmmaker Ibtisem Ben Nassib, 30, is one of three winners of a regional short film competition inspired by the HBO Asia original series 'Invisible Stories'. Photo: HBO Asia

Photo: HBO AsiaMalaysian filmmaker Ibtisem Ben Nassib, 30, is one of three winners of a regional short film competition inspired by the HBO Asia original series Invisible Stories.

Invisible Stories is an anthology set in a fictional housing estate in Singapore, which focuses on telling untold stories about the residents' everyday life and its challenges.