Film director Datuk Afdlin Shauki was today elected chairman of the Film Directors Association of Malaysia (FDAM) for the 2024-2025 term.
FDAM in a statement today said that Afdlin secured majority support from its members in the elections held at the 25th biennial general meeting of the FDAM at Pawagam Mini P. Ramlee, National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) in Hulu Kelang, Selangor yesterday.
Meanwhile, Afdlin expressed his commitment to helping the members of the association achieve a higher level of professionalism and raising the image of the association.
“This is a big responsibility but I am excited to be with my friends to bring reforms so that we can all be proud to hold FDAM membership cards again.
“…we are rebranding FDAM so that it becomes the main pillar for directors in Malaysia. If you want to be a director you must be recognised as a member of FDAM,” he said.
In addition, Afdlin said the membership of FDAM is also open to digital influencers so that they could take the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience from senior members who have a lot of experience in directing films.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency