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MIFFest Founder Joanne Goh Pushes Kuala Lumpur’s Ambitions as Southeast Asia’s Film Hub

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The Malaysia International Film Festival is plotting ambitious regional expansion. As the festival approaches its tenth anniversary next year, founder Joanne Goh is positioning Kuala Lumpur as Southeast Asia's film hub—a gathering place for filmmakers, producers, and industry leaders across the region, Variety reports. The vision extends beyond growth: Goh is working to establish MIFFest as a central meeting point for the region's creative community.

Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/miffest-joanne-go...

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