KUALA LUMPUR, 4 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – A total of 177 film and video entries from 35 institutions have been submitted for the 14th Malaysian Student Film and Video Festival (FFVPM14), scheduled to take place from 12 to 13 November 2026.
The festival, held in conjunction with the 35th Malaysian Film Festival, will feature 22 competition categories, including five main awards, aimed at recognising emerging talent in the country’s filmmaking industry.
The upcoming event was highlighted during a ceremony officiated by National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA) Rector Datuk Ainu’ Sham Haji Ramli on 3 November.
Also present was National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib.
ASWARA will host the student film festival for the first time in 20 years, marking a renewed collaboration between the institution and FINAS in developing young filmmaking talent.
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The festival programme will include workshops, masterclasses, industry forums and an awards ceremony, providing opportunities for students to develop their creative and technical skills.
The collaboration follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between ASWARA and FINAS on 12 October 2026, aimed at strengthening cooperation in film education and talent development.
Themed “Manifestasi MADANI Mahakarya Generasi”, FFVPM14 serves as a platform for students to showcase their work, gain industry exposure and develop their potential in filmmaking.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia, the festival forms part of ongoing efforts to support emerging filmmakers and strengthen Malaysia’s creative industry through institutional collaboration – The Capital Post
