Pinewood Iskandar to attract projects worth RM3.8b
JOHOR BARU, Jan 29 – Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios (PIMS) is projected to attract international production projects with a total budget of RM3.8 billion by 2020.
PIMS chief executive officer Michael Lake said the budget would include spending on some 9,500 full-time and freelance film workers over the period, use of studio space, film production equipment, logistics, food and beverages, lodging, purchase of construction and office supplies and other services.
“About RM1.9 billion will be spent in the local economy, including for local wages,” he said in a press briefing on PIMS’ development here today.
Sprawled on a 20-hectare site in the flagship development area of Iskandar Malaysia, PIMS is scheduled for completion in May and will bring to the Asia Pacific region a world-class state-of-the-art film and television studio production facility.
It will offer international film and television producers one of the largest film and television production facilities in the region.
“To support the first phase of PIMS development, a total of 1,500 talents are required by end of this year,” Lake said.
To procure the required talents, Iskandar Region Development Authority (IRDA) chief executive Datuk Ismail Ibrahim announced the commencement of Iskandar Malaysia Creative Industry Talent Development programme.
“The first seven ‘Train the Trainers’ course under the development programmes will start in March and are designed as intensive eight to 12 week courses to provide skills and knowledge needed by Malaysian film industry professionals, trainers and workers to seamlessly integrate with large scale international film production companies,” said Ismail.
The programme targets to get about 1,300 people by end of this year to widen and strengthen the professional and technical skills base for the film industry, especially to support PIMS.
He said the courses would be conducted by international experts with extensive experience in their respective fields and would allow trainees to gain knowledge on international best practices in film production.
The seven courses to be offered are training in hair design and grooming, make-up, wardrobe management, production accounting, set construction, grip and electrical department.
Ismail said that 17 more courses would be announced in due course.
Application for the courses is now open and will close on February 12. Those interested can log on: http://www.iskandarmalaysia.com.my/ for further information. – Bernama
PIMS chief executive officer Michael Lake said the budget would include spending on some 9,500 full-time and freelance film workers over the period, use of studio space, film production equipment, logistics, food and beverages, lodging, purchase of construction and office supplies and other services.
“About RM1.9 billion will be spent in the local economy, including for local wages,” he said in a press briefing on PIMS’ development here today.Sprawled on a 20-hectare site in the flagship development area of Iskandar Malaysia, PIMS is scheduled for completion in May and will bring to the Asia Pacific region a world-class state-of-the-art film and television studio production facility.
It will offer international film and television producers one of the largest film and television production facilities in the region.
“To support the first phase of PIMS development, a total of 1,500 talents are required by end of this year,” Lake said.
To procure the required talents, Iskandar Region Development Authority (IRDA) chief executive Datuk Ismail Ibrahim announced the commencement of Iskandar Malaysia Creative Industry Talent Development programme.
“The first seven ‘Train the Trainers’ course under the development programmes will start in March and are designed as intensive eight to 12 week courses to provide skills and knowledge needed by Malaysian film industry professionals, trainers and workers to seamlessly integrate with large scale international film production companies,” said Ismail.
The programme targets to get about 1,300 people by end of this year to widen and strengthen the professional and technical skills base for the film industry, especially to support PIMS.
He said the courses would be conducted by international experts with extensive experience in their respective fields and would allow trainees to gain knowledge on international best practices in film production.
The seven courses to be offered are training in hair design and grooming, make-up, wardrobe management, production accounting, set construction, grip and electrical department.
Ismail said that 17 more courses would be announced in due course.
Application for the courses is now open and will close on February 12. Those interested can log on: http://www.iskandarmalaysia.com.my/ for further information. – Bernama
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