The ninth Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) opened on July 18 at MyTown shopping mall, kicking off an eight-day international film showcase and marking the official recognition of the festival by ASEAN Records. The opening ceremony attracted filmmakers, industry leaders and stars to a red carpet before the evening’s program. Joanne Goh, founder and president
Natalia Solórzano Vásquez’s next film, “Spells to Revive a Witch,” has found new partners in the Spanish company Testaferro and the Uruguayan Guay Films. The hybrid documentary, aimed at the Costa Rica Media Market, is produced by Costa Rican company Sputnik Films. Mariana Murillo’s label has already produced “Tierra de ashes” by Sofía Quirós Úbeda,