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WatchMoviesNot Film Festival 2026<\/h2>\n

Date:<\/strong> 15\u201318 October 2026
\nVenue:<\/strong> Paramount Hotel, Sibu, Sarawak<\/p>\n

The WatchMoviesNot Film Festival (WMNFF 2026)<\/strong> returns to Sibu for its sixth edition from 15 to 18 October 2026<\/strong>, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals and film enthusiasts for four days of screenings, workshops, masterclasses and creative exchange.<\/p>\n

Organised by the Sibu Film Art Association (MICROWAVE)<\/strong>, the festival provides a platform for emerging filmmakers to develop their ideas, connect with industry mentors and showcase creative work.<\/p>\n

One of this year\u2019s key highlights is the Short Film Project Pitching<\/strong>, where Malaysian filmmakers can present fiction short film proposals to a panel of local and international film professionals. Selected projects will compete for the Jury Award and Special Award<\/strong>, including a RM5,000 production grant<\/strong> to support the development of a winning film project. Pitching proposals are open until 20 September 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The festival will also feature a four-part Masterclass & Workshop Series<\/strong> on 15 and 16 October, covering Idea Development, Directing, Producing and Acting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

WMNFF 2026 brings together an experienced panel of filmmakers and industry professionals, including Malaysian directors Lau Kek-Huat<\/strong> and Lau Kok Rui<\/strong>, Taiwanese actor Fuji Yang<\/strong>, and Sabah Dusun filmmaker Nadira Ilana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Film lovers can also look forward to a diverse screening programme featuring titles such as Heart Attack<\/strong> from Thailand, The Waves Will Carry Us<\/strong> from Taiwan and Malaysia, and Mother Bhumi<\/strong> from Malaysia.<\/p>\n

The festival will also spotlight local filmmaking talent through Sarawak Shorts \u2013 Programmes A & B<\/strong>, featuring six short films by Sarawakian filmmakers.<\/p>\n

Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker, an industry professional or simply passionate about cinema, WMNFF 2026 offers an opportunity to discover new stories, exchange ideas and experience Sibu\u2019s growing creative film scene.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcc5\u00a0Important Dates
\n<\/b><\/div>\n
\u25aa\ufe0e\u00a0Registration Period:<\/b>\u00a02 September – 20 September 2026<\/div>\n
\u25aa\ufe0e\u00a0Shortlist Announcement:<\/b>\u00a028 September 2026<\/div>\n
\u25aa\ufe0e\u00a0Workshops:<\/b>\u00a015 & 16 October 2026 (Compulsory for shortlisted teams)<\/div>\n
\u25aa\ufe0e\u00a0Pitching Day:<\/b>\u00a017 October 2026<\/div>\n
\u25aa\ufe0e\u00a0Award Ceremony:<\/b>\u00a018 October 2026<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\ud83d\udccd\u00a0Event Locations<\/b><\/div>\n
\u25aa\ufe0e\u00a0Pitching & Workshops:<\/b>\u00a0Paramount Hotel, Sibu<\/div>\n
\u25aa\ufe0e\u00a0Film Screening:<\/b>\u00a0King\u2019s Trioplex, Sibu<\/div>\n

For more information and updates, you may refer to the official event pages below:<\/p>\n

IG link: @watchmoviesnotsibu<\/a>
\nFacebook Link: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watchmoviesnotsibu<\/a><\/p>\n

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