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Claz’room College Rolls Out Red Carpet for High School Filmmakers

Claz’room College Rolls Out Red Carpet for High School Filmmakers

Claz’room College has just wrapped up its momentous high school showdown. The National High School Short Film Competition, which ran since 12 June 2023, recently had its grand Award Ceremony, and it was indeed a memorable event! This competition brought together more than 40 groups of high school students aged 14 to 18, all equipped with cameras and a vision to make it big in the world of cinema.

Yang Berbahagia Datuk Kamil Othman, Chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Of Malaysia (FINAS), graced the occasion, along with other distinguished judges: Mr. Yoon Choong Yul, a world-renowned Movie VFX Director from South Korea and Director of Show VFX Studio Malaysia; To’ Puan Lam Leepin from the Inner Wheel Club of Kuala Lumpur; Ms. Tung Yan Ning, Managing Director of Claz’room College; and Mr. Ng Kim Boon, Faculty Lead for Film Visual Effects at Claz’room College.

Now, onto the most exciting part—the awards! This was no ordinary kind of deal. We’re talking about scholarships worth over RM120,000 and cash prizes and valuable items worth over RM15,000.

Here’s the list of winners who walked away with all the amazing prizes.

Award Category Names Film Title School
1st Runner Up
Ng How Yee
Wong Wai Hong
Han Hok Kin
Tan Wei Chi
Ooi Yi Heng
Yap Chee Yu
The Power Of Smile Seri Botani International School, Perak
2nd Runner Up
Lee Ying Hui
Chew Shing Ne
Eve Yap Yong Yi
Ngoh Kelly
Wong Yee Zen
Giving SMK Air Putih, Pahang
Rising Stars
Tan Jian Hao
Chooi Ming You
Chew Yi Hong
Lee Wei Lum
Siew Tykirk
Chia Jen Yew
Lee Wei Han
Spreading Love Chong Hwa Independent High School, Kuala Lumpur
Rising Stars
Sow Xin Yee
Ng Xin Ru
Elaine Tan Yi Ling
Esther Khoo Sze Yunn
The Different Angel In White Hin Hua High School, Selangor
Rising Stars
Chia Yong Ning
Chia Jing Xuan
Love Foon Yew High School, Johor
Rising Stars
Dylan Thien Yang
Phua Ngee Cheng
Phui Chai Ying
Bryan Tay Wei Liang
Phui Wei Liang
Vandroz Liong XieaYu
Lu Kuan Chern
Jordan Tang
Thanks for Everything SMK Sungai Maong, Sarawak
Rising Stars
Solomon Tang Yong Kun
Lok Yi Kang
Nicole Wong Yi Yiing
Wong Yu Feng
Chong Li Wen
Zeryn Tan Tze Ning
Restrained Bestowal Sekolah Menengah Paragon, Johor
Best Creativity
Chee Tse Anne
Ashley Voon Xuan Yu
Money Wesley Methodist Kuala Lumpur International
Best Editing and Visual Effects
Lee Ying Hui
Chew Shing Ne
Eve Yap Yong Yi
Ngoh Kelly
Wong Yee Zen
Giving SMK Air Putih, Pahang
Most Popular by Votes
Solomon Tang Yong Kun
Lok Yi Kang
Nicole Wong Yi Yiing
Wong Yu Feng
Chong Li Wen
Zeryn Tan Tze Ning
Restrained Bestowal Sekolah Menengah Paragon, Johor
Most Popular by Votes
Chia Yong Ning
Chia Jing Xuan
Love Foon Yew High School, Johor
Most Popular by Votes
Sow Xin Yee
Ng Xin Ru
Elaine Tan Yi Ling
Esther Khoo Sze Yunn
The Different Angel In White Hin Hua High School, Selangor

So there you have it! These high school filmmakers have shown us that when you combine passion, creativity, and a touch of movie magic, you can create something truly extraordinary. Stay tuned for more cinematic brilliance, as Claz’room College works to put Malaysia on the map as a hub for emerging film talent and unleashes the power of creativity in our youth.

Event Partners: High School 为成年, International InnerWheel Club, KL, WYSIWYG Studios, MSI, XPPen and Ugee