#SHOWBIZ: Fatimah Abu Bakar: 'Be as creative as you want, but know the limits'
PETALING JAYA: Finas deputy chairman Fatimah Abu Bakar believes creative practitioners, particularly screenwriters, must understand the limits and sensitivities of Malaysian society when developing their work.
Finas deputy chairman Fatimah Abu Bakar has emphasised the importance of understanding the limits and sensitivities of Malaysian society for creative practitioners, particularly screenwriters. Speaking at a press conference for Projek Sinema: Pencetus Aspirasi Filem Malaysia, she stressed that storytellers need to be aware of the environment and context in which their work is created.
Fatimah acknowledged the need for greater creative freedom for young creatives, especially emerging screenwriters, but stressed that this freedom must be balanced with an understanding of the responsibilities involved in producing content. She highlighted the importance of strong screenwriting as the foundation of any production, stating that even the best director and actors would struggle without a strong script.
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