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Halo by Roh Young-wan (South Korea)SynopsisSeo Min-joon, a 27-year-old delivery driver living out of his van on the indi...
12/10/2026

Halo by Roh Young-wan (South Korea)

Synopsis
Seo Min-joon, a 27-year-old delivery driver living out of his van on the indifferent streets of Seoul. While enduring the isolating grind of gig labor and a suffocating, dysfunctional family, he quietly clings to a dream of making films. His bleak reality shifts when a cryptic fortune teller claims he is cursed with a self-sacrificing destiny, advising him that his only escape is to find his "halo" in the United Kingdom. Eschewing traditional melodrama, this poetic indie drama explores the fragile space where systemic despair meets artistic longing, capturing how a fragile spark of hope can rewrite a marginalized worker's interior world.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECINETHESIS® EDITION 7 POSTPONED TO NEXT YEARTVETMARA Rembau, 11 October 2026 – The organisers of th...
12/10/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CINETHESIS® EDITION 7 POSTPONED TO NEXT YEAR

TVETMARA Rembau, 11 October 2026 – The organisers of the Neo-South Independent Film Festival (NSIFF) Edition 7 announce that the academic segment CineThesis® Edition 7, originally scheduled for 17 October 2026 at TVETMARA Rembau, will be postponed to next year.

This decision was made after the organisers reviewed the planning and requirements of the segment. Unforeseen circumstances affected the preparations for CineThesis, and after considering its original objective as a comprehensive and balanced academic platform, postponement is the best course of action to preserve the quality and integrity of the segment.

CineThesis was introduced as a space for presenting research papers on Malay Cinema, connecting academic researchers with industry practitioners and the general public. It was designed to add value to the festival and foster a scholarly culture among film researchers. As these goals require sufficient and balanced panel participation, the organisers believe that postponement is the most appropriate decision.

The organisers apologise for any inconvenience caused, especially to the panel members who have shown commitment and made preparations. We extend our highest appreciation to all parties involved.

The Neo-South Independent Film Festival Edition 7 will still take place on 17–18 October 2026 at TVETMARA Rembau, featuring main programmes such as film screenings, Neo Talks, Neo Opus, Neo Premiere, and the winners’ announcement. CineThesis will return in the next edition with a more mature plan.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Lizamurni Lokman
Festival Director
Neo-South Independent Film Festival Edition 7
Email: [email protected]

Kola Loompor by Wan Nur Azwin Wan Nazrul Aisham (Malaysia)SynopsisNaeem, a Bangladeshi migrant worker employed as a stre...
12/10/2026

Kola Loompor by Wan Nur Azwin Wan Nazrul Aisham (Malaysia)

Synopsis
Naeem, a Bangladeshi migrant worker employed as a street sweeper, initially feels fearful and keeps his distance from the locals. However, his encounter with Zainab, a 20-year-old local woman living on the streets, slowly captures his attention. The relationship that develops between them ultimately backfires when Zainab runs away with his money, leaving Naeem speechless in silent disbelief.

Elephant in the Fog by Abinash Bikram Shah (Nepal)SynopsisFollows Pirati, matriarch of a Kinnar community in a Nepalese ...
11/10/2026

Elephant in the Fog by Abinash Bikram Shah (Nepal)

Synopsis
Follows Pirati, matriarch of a Kinnar community in a Nepalese village, who dreams of escaping to a normal life. When one of her daughters disappears, she must investigate and choose between love and responsibility.

Monorel by Muneerism (Malaysia)SynopsisAn office worker had just missed the last train home. He faced a dilemma, whether...
11/10/2026

Monorel by Muneerism (Malaysia)

Synopsis
An office worker had just missed the last train home. He faced a dilemma, whether to spend money or time in order to get back home.

Psyche by NAM Ji-eun (South Korea)SynopsisThe film follows In-young, an 18-year-old girl who suffers from a congenital r...
10/10/2026

Psyche by NAM Ji-eun (South Korea)

Synopsis
The film follows In-young, an 18-year-old girl who suffers from a congenital respiratory disease and is plagued by severe nightmares following her mother's death. To cope with her emotional trauma and grief, In-young begins stealing other people's belongings, a destructive habit that eventually leads to her placement in a juvenile detention center.

Upon her release, she attempts a fresh start by transferring to a quiet school in the countryside and moving in with her aunt. It is there that she meets another 18-year-old girl named Eun-ha, discovering a subtle, magnetic, and profound attraction toward her that shifts the course of her recovery

Last May in Theatres by Arief Budiman (Indonesia)SynopsisThis work tells the story of the daily lives of two ticketing c...
10/10/2026

Last May in Theatres by Arief Budiman (Indonesia)

Synopsis
This work tells the story of the daily lives of two ticketing cinema staff during two incidents that sparked the birth of democracy in Jakarta in 1998 and Gwangju in 1980. They never experienced it directly or went onto the streets to face the soldiers, yet the stories they heard and the voices that reached them felt like an endless war film replaying in their minds.

A Stray Crow Samurai by Tomohiko Yamash*ta (Jepun)SynopsisIn 1666, a young boy, Jiro (Fuju Kamio), witnesses his uncle (...
09/10/2026

A Stray Crow Samurai by Tomohiko Yamash*ta (Jepun)

Synopsis
In 1666, a young boy, Jiro (Fuju Kamio), witnesses his uncle (Kippei Shiina) massacre his entire family and household. Fleeing from their village, Jiro returns 14 years later seeking revenge and answers from his relative. When he returns he finds his uncle has become the ‘Stray Crow’ of the title, dressed humbly he spends his time helping the common folk with daily chores. Aided by a shogunate spy, and local inspector Maehara (Soko Wada) who also bears a grudge against Jiro’s uncle, he attempts to enact his revenge. Jiro is also helped by a young woman, Eri (Chihiro Yamamoto), who is one of the town’s most impressive swordfighters.

Chasing Raindrops by Faindra Jabar (Malaysia)SynopsisThe story centers on Fazanda, a middle-aged, ordinary man who unexp...
09/10/2026

Chasing Raindrops by Faindra Jabar (Malaysia)

Synopsis
The story centers on Fazanda, a middle-aged, ordinary man who unexpectedly crosses paths with a mysterious girl named Jenny during a heavy downpour at a quiet bus station. As it continues to rain, they encounter each other repeatedly at the exact same location, and a sincere, meaningful connection begins to blossom between them. However, their meetings carry a strange, surreal catch: Jenny only appears when it rains and completely vanishes the moment the skies clear.

The Old Man and His Car by Michael Kam (Singapore)SynopsisA recently widowed old man finds himself confronted with the b...
08/10/2026

The Old Man and His Car by Michael Kam (Singapore)

Synopsis
A recently widowed old man finds himself confronted with the bittersweet task of parting with his cherished old car as he prepares to migrate to another country to join his son. An unexpected encounter with an elderly transgender buyer and his son’s sudden abandonment steer him onto a poignant journey to confront his complicated past and face an uncertain future.

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