#SHOWBIZ: Filmmakers Iskander and Feisal Azizuddin selected for prestigious LA residency
KUALA LUMPUR: Talented filmmaking brothers Iskander and Feisal Azizuddin are taking their company, Feisk Productions, to the next level after being selected for a prestigious international film residency in Los Angeles.
KUALA LUMPUR: Iskander and Feisal Azizuddin, the filmmaking brothers behind Feisk Productions, have been chosen for a prestigious international film residency in Los Angeles. Among nine Malaysian recipients, they will join a select group of professionals from Asia and the US industry. The Global Media Makers (GMM) LA Residency, organized by Film Independent and the US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, runs from September 12 to October 3.
During the residency, the brothers will concentrate on their upcoming feature film, Curi Makan, which had its world premiere at the Blue Chair Film Festival in Laos in 2024 and was recently acquired by Abnormal Studios for worldwide distribution. The program provides tailored mentorship, masterclasses, and project development opportunities.
Iskander and Feisal will be surrounded by seasoned filmmakers, including Thai producer Kissada Kamyoung and Indonesian director Khozy Rizal, as well as local talent Fareeq Alias and Zan Azlee.
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