KUALA LUMPUR: The National Film Development Corporation (Finas) has advised all licence holders under the Finas Act (Act 244) to stop all filming in line with the Movement Control Order which begins today until March 31.
Producer Fadzil Teh of Zeel Production Sdn Bhd said that his team was willing to adhere to the advice without any consternation.
“We’re suppose to film drama series Dayang Senandung tomorrow, but after receiving words from Finas, I made sure that everyone involved in the production knew that filming had to be postponed to a later date.
“Although there are few other projects which should go on due to deadlines, I understand that it is best that we for follow what the government’s decision on the two-week Movement Control Order,” he said in a news report yesterday.
Director and producer of Tanah Beris Film Production Sdn Bhd, Shuhaimi Lua, admitted that he was taken by surprise with the statement from Finas.
He said that as producers, there were many things that needed consideration such as the crew members who work on freelance basis, location rental and revoked sponsorships.
“However, we will follow the advice, seeing the situation the country is facing now.”
The president of Malaysian Television Producers Association (PTVM), Datuk Jurey Latiff Rosli also reminded its members to follow the advice.
“I hope that with the cooperation from all members, we could do our part as responsible citizens to help stop the spread of Covid-19,” he said.
Besides advising the licence holders to stop filming, Finas also informed the closure of its counter which deals with services such as licence renewal and payment for imported films.