Amir Muhammad (director)
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| Amir Muhammad | |
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| Born | December 5, 1972 Image:Flag of Malaysia.svg Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Amir Muhammad is a writer and independent filmmaker based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He was born on December 5, 1972 in Kuala Lumpur. A . He has been writing for Malaysian print media since the age of 14, notably the New Straits Times.
In 2000, he wrote and directed Malaysia's first DV feature. Some of his works have also been featured in a number of international film festivals including the Sundance Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival. He had also produced several Malaysian films. Two of his films, Village People Radio Show and The Last Communist have been banned in Malaysia.
[edit] Filmography
Films:
- Lips to Lips (2000)
- The Big Durian (2003) - Special citation, Dragons and Tigers Award in 2004 Vancouver International Film Festival; Special mention, New Asian Currents in 2003 Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival
- The Year of Living Vicariously (2005)
- Tokyo Magic Hour (2005)
- The Last Communist (Lelaki komunis terakhir) (2006)
- Village People Radio Show (2007)
- Susuk (2007)
Short Films:
- 6horts #1: Lost (2002) - Won, Critics prize for Best Asian Digital Film in 2002 Singapore International Film Festival (SIFF)
- 6horts #2: Friday (2002)
- 6horts #3: Mona (2002)
- 6horts #4: Checkpoint (2002)
- 6horts #5: Kamunting (2002) - Won, Silver Screen Award for Best Asian Digital Short in 2003 SIFF
- 6horts #6: Pangyau (2002)
- Digital Compassion 02 (2002) (segment "Petrol-Parking")
- Wait (2004/I)
