Local movie- making getting more recognition

Kota Kinabalu: The Special Award presented to local independent filmmaker Marc Abas from Sabah Screen Fest 2020 holds a special place in his heart.

“I have been involved in filmmaking for 11 years, and it also takes the same length of time for people to recognise my works,” he told the Daily Express after receiving the award.

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