Neo-South Independent Film Festival

28/06/2026

We don’t just screen your film. We honor it.

From the DESTAR Award for Best Picture to the Young Rebel Award that places you in our Filmmaking Incubator — NSIFF is built to launch careers, not just hand out certificates.

Submit by 16 July (Late) or 16 Aug (Extended).

🔗 filmfreeway.com/neosouthfilmfest

26/06/2026

This year’s twist: We want Fourth Cinema told through Neo-Noir.

Indigenous struggle. Systemic corruption. Cultural displacement. Told through shadow-drenched visuals and morally complex characters.

If you are an Asian filmmaker exploring this intersection, we are your festival.

Late Deadline: 16 July 2026.

🔗 filmfreeway.com/neosouthfilmfest

24/06/2026

Hassan Abd Muthalib will read every abstract. Here’s how to make yours unforgettable.

The Cinethesis evaluation panel looks for three things: clarity, originality, and relevance to Sinema Melayu.

Your abstract is not a summary. It is a promise. A promise that your research will add something new to the conversation.

Swipe for the formula →

Deadline: 15 July 2026.

📧 [email protected] | Subject: [CINETHESIS7] Your Title

23/06/2026

We are building something that has never existed in Malaysian indie cinema.

Neo-Atma Cinema Camp: A 3-day, 2-night ritual of collective filmmaking.
Outdoor screenings. Campfire talks. Cult film marathons. And the co-creation of a Manifesto for the next generation of Malay independent cinema.

Rooted in Folk Cinema & Fourth Cinema. Not a workshop. Not a seminar. A reclamation.

Applications open soon. Follow for updates.

21/06/2026

Cinethesis: Why Malay Cinema Matters

19/06/2026

What Is Fourth Cinema?

17/06/2026

15/06/2026

🎬 CINETHESIS: Panggilan Makalah Dibuka!

Buat pertama kalinya, CineThesis membuka platform eksklusif untuk penyelidik filem Melayu mempersembahkan kerja mereka di hadapan panel akademik dan komuniti filem yang bersemangat.

📌 Butiran:
• 5 slot eksklusif
• Tiada yuran penyertaan
• Tempoh persembahan: 15 minit
• Makanan & penginapan disediakan (jika diperlukan)
• Karya akan diterbitkan di laman web festival

📅 Tarikh akhir penghantaran abstrak: 15 Julai 2026
📅 Acara: 17 & 18 Oktober 2026
📍 Lokasi: Rembau, Negeri Sembilan

Sama ada kajian kamu tentang sejarah, estetika, politik, atau naratif filem Melayu, ini pentas kamu.

👇 Komen "DAFTAR" untuk mendapatkan panduan penghantaran atau emel abstrak ke [email protected] dengan tajuk "Cinethesis".

15/06/2026

CineThesis is here. 🎬🎓

The first-ever platform for Malay Cinema researchers, scholars, academician and practitioner to present their work to a distinguished academic panel and a passionate film community.

5 exclusive slots. No fees. Pure scholarly passion.

Deadline: 15 July 2026.

If your research explores Malay film, its history, aesthetics, politics, or narratives, this is your stage.

🎟️ Submit your abstract: [email protected] with title "Cinethesis"

05/06/2026

From its rich history to its evolving narratives, Malay Cinema offers a unique lens into culture and society.

What's your favorite Malay film? Share in comments.