Lucky Lu Wins Top Prize at MIFFest Awards

The U.S.-Canada co-production "Lucky Lu," directed by Lloyd Lee Choi, secured the prestigious best film award at the Malaysia Golden Global Awards. This significant achievement was announced during the closing ceremony of the 9th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest), which took place on Saturday.

The festival's competition saw filmmakers from around the globe recognized, underscoring MIFFest's expanding international presence. Egyptian director Morad Mostafa earned the best director award for his multinational production "Aisha Can't Fly Away." The Chilean-Argentine-Italian drama "The Red Hangar" was another major honoree, clinching both best screenplay and best cinematography awards.

Southeast Asian cinema also maintained a strong presence. Sri Lankan drama "Riverstone" saw Mahendra Perera and Priyantha Sirikumara win best actor and best supporting actor, respectively. Audrey Lin from Taiwan was recognized with the best supporting actress award for her role in "Girl." The best actress award was a tie between Ong Xuan Jing for Singapore's "Ah Girl" and Lila Gueneau for "Silent Rebellion."

Additionally, the Audience Choice Award went to the Spanish-French production "Sirât." The ceremony also paid tribute to prominent figures in the film industry, honoring Chinese actor Wu Jing with the Excellent Achievement Award and Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong with the Lifetime Achievement Award.