Malaysian Film Wins More Awards Than 'Ip Man 3' At Macau International Movie Festival
The film, titled 'The Kid From The Big Apple' emerged as the biggest winner of the night.
- Malaysian director and writer, Jess Teong made all of us proud by bagging 4 awards at the 7th Macau International Movie Festival with her latest film - 'The Kid From The Big Apple'
- Three Production‘s 'The Kid From The Big Apple (我來自紐約)' took home four awards at the 7th Macau International Movie Festival last Sunday. After scoring Best Writing, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Newcomer(s), the film emerged as the biggest winner of the night.dailyseni.com.my
- Out of the four wins, two went to Tiong and child star Sarah Tan while the other two went to Hong Kong nationals Ti Lung and Jessica Hester Hsuan
- Jess Teong obtained that Best Writing award while child star Sarah Tan was named Best Newcomer. The film’s Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress awards meanwhile went to Hong Kong nationals Ti Lung and Jessica Hester Hsuan respectively. The film beat out some serious competition including 'Ip Man 3' in the Best Writing and Best Actor category!dailyseni.com.my
- Written and directed by Teong, the film follows a 12-year-old girl from New York who has to live with her conservative grandfather in Malaysia after her mother is assigned to work in China. Plus, the film is shot entirely in Malaysia!
- Premiering in theatres nationwide on 10 March, the film was also an official finalist of the 2013 New York Screenplay Contest and the 2014 Hollywood Screenplay Contest! Obviously, Teong couldn't be happier at the success and recognition the film is receiving.
- Speaking on her experience as a Director and Writer, Jess Teong reiterated; “I write stories from the heart that people can relate to. I am blessed to have a great team and I am proud to say that they are the key to my success. This film, 'The Kid From Big Apple' was made possible by the Malaysian Team”.kr8tifexpress.com
- As the managing director and producer at Three Production Sdn Bhd as well as the vice president of Chinese Film Association of Malaysia (CFAM), Teong shared some vital advice on making it in the film industry
- Teong, who is the managing director and producer at Three Production Sdn Bhd as well as the vice president of Chinese Film Association of Malaysia (CFAM), shared her drive and passion in making it in the film industry by saying, “Do what you love. Do what makes you happy. Most importantly, sharing is happiness. Have a positive attitude and believe in what you are doing!”themalaymailonline.com
- You couldn't have said it better, Teong! A big congrats to you and we can't wait to catch the film when it premieres!
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03 February 2016
Malaysian director and writer, Jess Teong made all of us proud by bagging 4 awards at the 7th Macau International Movie Festival With 'The Kid From The Big Apple'
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