MIRI: Critically acclaimed filmmaker Wong Kwang Han held court with students at Curtin University Malaysia to inspire young creative minds about filmmaking and storytelling.
The Media and Communication Department, Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences at Curtin hosted a talk and feature film screening by Wong as part of its initiative to bring international filmmakers to engage with young talents.
About 20 students and staff of Curtin and local filmmakers attended the screening of Wong’s feature film ‘Twenty 20’ in the university’s mini theatre, Cinema Lite.
After the two-hour screening, Wong engaged them in a discussion online on the film and its theme of perfectionism in families and how it could affect youngsters in their daily lives.
Wong said he was inspired to produce the film based on the experiences of his students who faced such issues.
During his talk, he delved into his creative process, the challenges he faced as a filmmaker, and his advice for aspiring filmmakers.
The attendees were encouraged to ask questions, seek advice, and discuss their own ideas and projects with the esteemed filmmaker.
“We were very privileged to have Wong present a screening of one of his acclaimed films, allowing the attendees to experience his unique visual storytelling style that has captivated audiences around the world,” said Head of the Media and Communication Department, Dr Ngu Ik Ying.
“The film screening served as a source of inspiration and encouraged the aspiring filmmakers to push the boundaries of their craft.
“We welcome our media alumni, Borneo filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers based in Miri to join our future screenings and film festivals. Together, we can learn from the best in the industry, foster meaningful connections, and create a nurturing environment for young talents to flourish,” she added.
