Talentime - Yasmin Ahmad

Title : Talentime

Directed by: Yasmin Ahmad

Release date: 26 March 2009

Language English, Malay, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tamil

Country: Malaysia

Talentime is a film directed by Yasmin Ahmad that is scheduled to be released on 26 March 2009 in Malaysia and possibly April in Singapore. Yasmin, in her blog, has described it as a story full of joy and pain, hope and despair, a host of beautifully-written songs, and rich, rich characters. A Hindu open cremation and a scene indicating the Kampung Medan incident were said to be included in the film.

"A music teacher, who is herself a great performer is organising an inter-school talentime. Through the days of auditions, rehearsals and preparations, running up to the big day of the contest, the characters get embroiled in a world of heightened emotions - ambition, jealousy, human comedy, romance, heartbreak - all of which culminate in a day of great music and performances."

The Director - Yasmin Ahmad who directed films such :

Sepet (Awards)

Best Actress(Supporting Role) - 18th Malaysian Film Festival 2005

Best Film - 18th Malaysian Film Festival 2005

Best Poster - 18th Malaysian Film Festival 2005

Best Promising Actor - 18th Malaysian Film Festival 2005

Best Promising Actress - 18th Malaysian Film Festival 2005

Best Story - 18th Malaysian Film Festival 2005

Gubra (Arwards)

Best film Award - 19th Malaysian Film Festival 2006

Best Actress Award - 19th Malaysian Film Festival 2006

Best Screenplay - 19th Malaysian Film Festival 2006

Best Poster - 19th Malaysian Film Festival 2006

Mukhsin (Awards)

Best Young Actor - 20th Malaysian Film Festival 2007

(International Awards)

57th Berlin International Film Festival (2007)

+The Grand Prix from the Kinderfilmfest International Jury,

+The Generation K-Plus Crystal Bear Special Mention.

Jogja NETPAC Asian Film Festival (Indonesia)

+Awared Silver Hanoman

Cinemanila Film Festival (Philippines)

+Best Asean Film.

Next coming Muallaf. A long waited film 'Muallaf' has been screen in Singapore and major film festival but never been screen in Malaysia so far. I can't wait to watch this film.