Mamat’s Film Parody Bags 5 Awards
Putrajaya. 9 Ogos 2008. Penerbit Tayangan Unggul, Gayatry Su Ann Pillai, Pengarah Terbaik, filem Kala malam Bulan Mengambang, Mamat Khalid dan Pelakon Lelaki terbaik, RFisyam Nor bersma nugerah masing-masingPemenang Anugerah pada Malam Kemuncak Fstival Filem Malaysia ke-21 di Dewan Plenary di Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Putrajaya (PICC) di Putrajaya, semalam.
PUTRAJAYA: Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang, a parody of the 1950s filmed in black and white, proved to be the biggest winner at the 21st Malaysian Film Festival (FFM21) awards held here last night.
Lisa Surihani won the most promising actress award in ‘I’m Not Single’
Hans Isaac won the best screenplay and most promising director award
Erynne Erynna won the best child actor award for the movie ‘Congkak’
The movie won awards in five categories, including the best film, at the event at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC).
Its director, Mamat Khalid, won the best director award, which was the first time he had won a major award.
The film won RM50,000 and 20 cans of film sponsored by Kodak and Mamat received RM25,000.
Rosyam Nor won the best actor award for his portrayal of an investigative reporter in the film.
Other awards received were for best art direction and best costume.
Maya Karin won the best actress award for her role in Anak Halal while Zul Huzaimy Marzuki and Ruminah Sidek won for best supporting actor and actress respectively.
The night also saw a total of four special jury awards being given out.
In addition to that, three special awards were presented to the film Duyung (Special box office award), Ruminah Sidek (Special veteran actress award) and Wahid Satay (Special veteran actor award).
Themed “Towards excellence in Malaysian film”, FFM21 was attended by Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal and was aired live on Astro Ria.
A red carpet event and performances by artistes such as Misha Omar, Farah, Bob and Datuk Siti Nurhaliza added sparkle to the event.
FFM21 was jointly organised by the National Film Development Corporation, The Federation of Film Professional Societies of Malaysia and Film Producers’ Association of Malaysian.
New Straits Times