Claz’room College is delighted to announce the resounding success of the National High School Short Film Competition. This prestigious event, which recently concluded with a grand Award Ceremony, was graced by the esteemed presence of Datuk Kamil Othman, Chairman of National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS), who also played a pivotal role as one of the distinguished judges of the competition.
Over 40 groups participated in the ceremony, which included an impressive diversity of talent from Malaysian high school kids between the ages of 14 and 18. The competition serves as a springboard for aspiring artists to begin a fruitful career in filmmaking while also promoting the Malaysian film industry and spotting untapped talent.
The judging panel, consisting of notable industry experts, brought a wealth of experience and discerning eyes to the table. In addition to Datuk Kamil Othman, the event saw the presence of all the key judges including, Yoon Choong Yul, a world-renowned Movie VFX Director from South Korea and Director of Show VFX Studio Malaysia, To’ Puan Lam Leepin from the Inner Wheel Club of Kuala Lumpur, Tung Yan Ning, Managing Director of Claz’room College, and Ng Kim Boon, Faculty Lead for Film Visual Effects at Claz’room College.
Datuk Kamil, shared during his speech, “Cinema is an art of creative manipulation, and young filmmakers like all of you have the power to create your own stories that can really touch people. I see a lot of potential in all of you, and I believe that you can push yourselves to make something great for our Malaysian film industry.”
Winners spanning seven categories won scholarships worth over RM120,000 and cash prizes and prize items worth over RM15,000. The complete list of winners can be found below:
| Award Category | Names | Film Title | School |
| Champion | Law En Tong
|
To My 18 Year-Old Self | Chong Hwa Independent High School, Kuala Lumpur |
| 1st Runner Up | Ng How Yee | The Power Of Smile | Seri Botani International School, Perak |
| Wong Wai Hong | |||
| Han Hok Kin | |||
| Tan Wei Chi | |||
| Ooi Yi Heng | |||
| Yap Chee Yu | |||
| 2nd Runner Up | Lee Ying Hui | Giving | SMK Air Putih, Pahang |
| Chew Shing Ne | |||
| Eve Yap Yong Yi | |||
| Ngoh Kelly | |||
| Wong Yee Zen | |||
| Rising Stars | Tan Jian Hao | Spreading Love | Chong Hwa Independent High School, Kuala Lumpur |
| Chooi Ming You | |||
| Chew Yi Hong | |||
| Lee Wei Lum | |||
| Siew Tykirk | |||
| Chia Jen Yew | |||
| Lee Wei Han | |||
| Rising Stars | Sow Xin Yee | The Different Angel In White | Hin Hua High School, Selangor |
| Ng Xin Ru | |||
| Elaine Tan Yi Ling | |||
| Esther Khoo Sze Yunn | |||
| Rising Stars | Chia Yong Ning | Love | Foon Yew High School, Johor |
| Chia Jing Xuan | |||
| Rising Stars | Dylan Thien Yang | Thanks for Everything | SMK Sungai Maong, Sarawak |
| Phua Ngee Cheng | |||
| Phui Chai Ying | |||
| Bryan Tay Wei Liang | |||
| Phui Wei Liang | |||
| Vandroz Liong XieaYu | |||
| Lu Kuan Chern | |||
| Jordan Tang | |||
| Rising Stars | Solomon Tang Yong Kun | Restrained Bestowal | Sekolah Menengah Paragon, Johor |
| Lok Yi Kang | |||
| Nicole Wong Yi Yiing | |||
| Wong Yu Feng | |||
| Chong Li Wen | |||
| Zeryn Tan Tze Ning | |||
| Best Creativity | Chee Tse Anne | Money | Wesley Methodist Kuala Lumpur International |
| Ashley Voon Xuan Yu | |||
| Best Editing and Visual Effects | Lee Ying Hui | Giving | SMK Air Putih, Pahang |
| Chew Shing Ne | |||
| Eve Yap Yong Yi | |||
| Ngoh Kelly | |||
| Wong Yee Zen | |||
| Most Popular by Votes | Solomon Tang Yong Kun
|
Restrained Bestowal | Sekolah Menengah Paragon, Johor |
| Lok Yi Kang | |||
| Nicole Wong Yi Yiing | |||
| Wong Yu Feng | |||
| Chong Li Wen | |||
| Zeryn Tan Tze Ning | |||
| Most Popular by Votes | Chia Yong Ning | Love | Foon Yew High School, Johor |
| Chia Jing Xuan | |||
| Most Popular by Votes | Sow Xin Yee | The Different Angel In White | Hin Hua High School, Selangor |
| Ng Xin Ru | |||
| Elaine Tan Yi Ling | |||
| Esther Khoo Sze Yunn |
“We believe in the power of storytelling to influence people and society. So, this time around, we’ve teamed up with the Inner Wheel Club of Kuala Lumpur, the largest and oldest women’s charity organisation in Malaysia, to set the theme as ‘GIVING’. With your own remarkable approaches, you have undoubtedly achieved the competition’s objective of touching hearts, bringing smiles, and collectively contributing to making the world a better place,” shared Tung Yan Ning, Managing Director, Claz’room College.
With the support of industry partners including High School 为成年, International InnerWheel Club, KL, WYSIWYG Studios, MSI, XPPen and Ugee, the competition provided a platform for upcoming filmmakers to showcase their creativity and passion for the cinematic arts. Claz’room College believes in nurturing the next generation of filmmakers, and this competition highlighted the wealth of talent and potential that exists among young Malaysians. Through such initiatives, the institution hopes to contribute to the growth and vibrancy of the local film industry.
