Malaysia seeks Netflix cooperation on post-production and training
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said discussions also examined how Malaysian films, animation and intellectual property could reach overseas audiences.
Malaysia is considering cooperation with Netflix to attract post-production work and develop local talent, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said after meeting the streaming company's representatives in Jakarta.
Speaking to Bernama, Fahmi said Malaysia wanted to broaden Netflix's interest in the country beyond filming. Potential cooperation included training and more work opportunities for editors, colour graders and other post-production professionals.
The talks also examined how Netflix chooses productions to commission or stream. Fahmi said understanding those processes could help Malaysian films, animation and intellectual property gain access to international audiences, potentially through an easier route than overseas cinema distribution.
Fahmi described the meeting as his first discussion with Netflix, with a focus on film, animation and the creative economy. Netflix's delegation included Andrew Ure, its Vice President of Global Affairs for Asia-Pacific.
According to Fahmi, Netflix agreed to visit Kuala Lumpur to see the new office of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas). Further talks about possible cooperation are expected. Finas also hoped the company would consider Malaysia as a venue for some regional training programmes.
Fahmi travelled to Jakarta after attending Bali Tech Week and was scheduled to attend the World Conference on Creative Economy in the Indonesian capital.
