Amir Muhammad (director)
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Amir Muhammad
Born December 5, 1972
Flag of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Amir Muhammad is a writer and independent filmmaker based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He was born on December 5, 1972 in Kuala Lumpur and was educated at the University of East Anglia. He has been writing for Malaysian print media since the age of 14, notably the New Straits Times.

In 2000, he wrote and directed Malaysia's first DV feature. Some of his works have also been featured in a number of international film festivals including the Sundance Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival. He had also produced several Malaysian films. Two of his films, Village People Radio Show and The Last Communist have been banned in Malaysia.

He started publishing non-fiction books in 2007 under his company Matahari Books. The first book Malaysian Politicians Say the Darndest Things (Vol 1) was a best-seller. As was the second book, New Malaysian Essays 1.

Filmography

Films:

Short Films:

  • 6horts #1: Lost (2002) - Won, Critics prize for Best Asian Digital Film in 2002 Singapore International Film Festival (SIFF)
  • 6horts #2: Friday (2002)
  • 6horts #3: Mona (2002)
  • 6horts #4: Checkpoint (2002)
  • 6horts #5: Kamunting (2002) - Won, Silver Screen Award for Best Asian Digital Short in 2003 SIFF
  • 6horts #6: Pangyau (2002)
  • Digital Compassion 02 (2002) (segment "Petrol-Parking")
  • Wait (2004/I)

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