'Mael Totey The Movie' director to be named as Young Director Icon by Finas

Muhammad Syahmi Sazli (left) is a YouTuber who ventured into filmmaking with 'Mael Totey The Movie'. Photo: Astro Shaw

Director Muhammad Syahmi Sazli will be named Young Director Icon, following the success of his maiden film Mael Totey The Movie which recorded over RM7mil in movie collection, according to the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas).

Finas chairman Zakaria Abdul Hamid said he would be honoured at a ceremony to appreciate film achievers early next year.