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Malaysian Wins Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship for the First Time

Renee Pillai, screenwriter

07-Jan-20 14:00

Malaysian Wins Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship for the First Time

Screenwriter Renee Pillai has become the first Malaysian to be awarded the Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship in Hollywood, administered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Sue Ann


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