KUALA LUMPUR, 14 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The 14th Malaysia Student Film and Video Festival (FFVPM14) celebrated young creative talent with 177 works submitted by 35 higher education institutions and secondary schools nationwide.
The awards ceremony, held at Panggung Eksperimen, Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA), on Friday, featured 22 award categories recognising achievements in student filmmaking and video production.
Carrying the theme “Manifestasi MADANI, Mahakarya Generasi”, the festival provided a platform for young filmmakers to showcase their creativity and develop their skills in the film and creative industries.
The event was attended by Ministry of Communications Secretary-General Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah, alongside senior government officials and representatives from the creative industry.
Also present were the ministry’s Deputy Secretary-General (Strategic Communications and Creative Industry), Datuk Bahria Mohd Tamil, and National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) Chairman Datuk Hans Isaac.
Other attendees included ASWARA Board of Directors Chairman Datuk Syafinaz Selamat, FINAS Chief Executive Officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib and ASWARA Rector Datuk Ainu Sham Haji Ramli.
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According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia, the awards were presented across four sessions.
Among the honours presented were the Main Awards, Special Jury Awards and the Best of the Best award.
The ceremony also featured a medley of film songs and a closing performance by Malaysian band FLOOR 88.
The festival highlighted the importance of nurturing emerging talent, encouraging creative expression and strengthening youth participation in Malaysia’s film and creative industries.
FFVPM14 also served as a platform for students to gain recognition for their work and further develop their potential in the country’s creative sector.– The Capital Post
