The Malaysian Video Awards Council was established in 1994 and the 1st Malaysian Video Awards Festival was held in 1995. This was the first ever awards of its kind in Malaysia and the region. The aim was to create awareness of the individual crafts involved in the film and video production industry and pay tribute to the individual craftsperson.
The annual festival is organised in corporation with the Ministry of Culture, Arts & Tourism under the auspicious of the National Art Gallery. The Malaysian Video Awards Council is an independent not-for-profit organisation, funded by voluntary contributions from the industry.
The Festival has a full 8-day Programme, with Talks and Seminars that provoke and inspire, and Screenings of local, ASEAN and International films held at the National Art Gallery. Selected screenings of notable entries for the current year’s MVA are also held. Entrance to the MVA Festival Talks, Seminars and Screenings for 8 days at the National Art Gallery is FREE to the public.
The 8-day MVA Festival strives to create a conducive meeting place for industry professionals and aspiring film makers from Malaysia, ASEAN and other countries, to meet and exchange ideas with one another. The Festival continues to encourage and unearth new talents in the art of film making as a result of its focus on Animation, Experimental and Short Films.
The Awards Night is held on the last evening, usually at a hip party venue with a happening party programme and entertainment. Be there !
Today the MVA Festival is regarded as the leading event in the local Video Arts and Production Calendar. The awards itself is looked upon as a milestone in one’s creative craftsmanship as it is the only awards that recognises the craftsperson behind the production. For students and aspiring filmmakers, the MVA is THE award to win, as it gives instant recognition to the winner and creates many opportunities for advancement in the film industry.
The MVA Festival is also well known regionally as it has an ASEAN Award Category. The MVA has been recognizing regional talents by giving awards for Best ASEAN TV Commercial, Best ASEAN Short Film & Best ASEAN Feature Film.
The MVA website, www.mva.com.my, is a showcase of Malaysian creativity and film culture. It has also developed into a resource directory for Malaysians and international ‘surfers’ to understand the Malaysian film and video production industry in more depth. The website is also a human resource centre; employers seeking professional talents and talents seeking opportunities, use the site to network and exchange resumes, ideas and contacts. Check it out, join the MVA Forum and say your piece!
The MVA website is the official on-line fact sheet for those wanting to enter the competition and all information can be downloaded easily.
The 8-day Festival Programme details will also be posted on the site, and it will be updated as the Festival happens.
The MVA Council, while continuing its work to innovate and serve the industry, also seeks Sponsorship support from local and regional industry players to help create opportunities for young filmmakers here in Malaysia. Grants, subsidies and potential growth opportunities will encourage the young to pursue their dreams and to contribute to the country’s standing as a regional creative hub. Sponsorship of the MVA Festival components and its on-going programmes are welcome.
Warm Up to MVA: Screenings & Discussions at Bar Blonde
19th August @ 8pm
Melawan Bayangan; Best Short Film (Documentary): Silver - Anna Har
Wastewood & Powder Sausage; Best Experimental Video (Animation): Gold - Ho Chun How
Bread Skin With Strawberry Jam; Best Short Film (Drama): Gold - Liew Seng Tat
Moody Sky; Best Experimental Video (Amateur): Gold - Louise Lam
26th August @ 8pm
Land Of Promise; Best Short Film (Animated): Bronze - Dennis Wong
Portraits In Absentia-Parvin & Trevor's Journey; Best Experimental Video (Professional): Gold - Paul Loosley, Felix Thoo & Ilya Abulhanov
My Visual Diary; Best ASEAN Short Film: Bronze - Mark Sun
2nd September @ 8pm
Bread Skin With Strawberry Jam; Best Short Film (Drama): Gold - Liew Seng Tat
Father; Best ASEAN Short Film: Gold - Shamyl Othman
Portraits In Absentia-Parvin & Trevor's Journey; Best Experimental Video (Professional): Gold - Paul Loosley, Felix Thoo & Ilya Abulhanov
Wastewood & Powder Sausage; Best Experimental Video (Animation): Gold - Ho Chun How
Moody Sky; Best Experimental Video (Amateur): Gold - Louise Lam
Ginseng; Best Short Film (Animated) - Eugene Foo
Format of the above listing: Video Title; Category Submitted; Winners
Location: Bar Blonde, Asian Heritage Row - Corner of Sultan Ismail, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 50 Jln Doraisamy, Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysian Video Awards Festival
Date: 10th-17th September
Details posted: www.mva.com.my
For Festival information, please contact
9th MVA Festival 2004@MVA Central;
8A Persiaran Titiwangsa 2
53200 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
T :: 03-40222468
F :: 03-40215407
M:: 016-366 2178
603 4022 2468 or 012 913 8624 or e-mail central@mva.com.my or rdb@streamyx.com.
Contributed by Monica
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