The Malaysian feature film Somewhere in the South, written and directed by Tan Ce Ding and produced by Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen, took home the $35,000 TAICCA × CNC Feature Film Grand Award at the 2026 Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) pitching awards in Taipei.
The award, part of the annual TCCF event that showcases and supports emerging film projects, recognises the most promising feature‑film pitch presented by filmmakers from across Asia.
Chen, who earned the Cannes Caméra d’Or for his debut feature Ilo Ilo, has now produced Somewhere in the South, bringing his experience in international cinema to the project.
Ce Ding, a Malaysian director, wrote and helmed the feature, marking a significant achievement for the country’s film industry.
The $35,000 prize represents a substantial boost for the production and highlights the growing collaboration between Singaporean and Malaysian filmmakers at the international level.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>
