Director Muhammad Syahmi Sazli will be named Young Director Icon, following the success of his maiden film
Mael Totey The Movie which recorded over RM7mil in movie collection, according to the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas).
Finas chairman Zakaria Abdul Hamid said he would be honoured at a ceremony to appreciate film achievers early next year. This young director will be recognised as an icon after producing a film with high collection and this is a recognition for the young generation. He (Muhammad Syahmi) is not only successful in his works but has also highlighted persons with disabilities (PwD) in his film,” he said when visiting the director’s production office in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.