"Eye on Malaysia" series next year

The Discovery Channel will premiere a series comprising five half-hour documentaries on the Malaysian culture and way of life by local film-makers, next year, said Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.

Dubbed “Eye on Malaysia”, he said the programme, a smart partnership between the ministry and National Film Development Corporation and Discovery Networks Asia Pacific, was aimed at harnessing the talent of local film-makers.

Interested applicants are invited to submit an original story outline or treatment for a 30-minute documentary.

They have until Oct 13 to submit their story outline or treatment and proposed production budget for the documentary which explores issues or events relating to the theme.

Further details on the “Eye on Malaysia” can be obtained at www.discoverychannelasia.com.

Source : STAR
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