Joanne Goh
Joanne Goh | |
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| Born | Malaysia |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, Executive Producer, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1997 - Present |
Joanne Goh is a Malaysian film producer and entrepreneur. Joanne started her career in the entertainment industry in 1997, she is the founder of Jazzy Group of Companies, which organizes live concerts; Jazzy Pictures, a film and TV production company based in Malaysia; and the Malaysia International Film Festival and Malaysia Golden Global Awards.[1]
Career[edit]
Jazzy Pictures[2][edit]
In 2017, Goh founded Jazzy Pictures (M) Sdn Bhd, a film production and distribution company.[3]
In 2018, along with Pixel Play Entertainment, Goh co-produced Crossroads: One Two Jaga, which won the Best Film in the 30th Malaysia Film Festival and other local awards.[4] The film’s positive reception paved the way for "a new direction for an industry that comes under close government scrutiny when it comes to subject matter, with its themes of corruption and crime".[5] In the same year, Goh produced Fly By Night, which premiered in the 23rd Busan International Film Festival.[6]
In 2019, Goh produced Nina Wu, a film that was a response to and a reflection of the #MeToo movement.[7] Directed by Taiwanese director Midi Z, the film was selected to compete in the 72nd Cannes Film Festival.[8]
Goh's upcoming projects include Warning From Hell, The Lies I Tell, Reborn, Calling From Dark Side.[9]
MIFFest & MGGA[edit]
Established in 2016, Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) and Malaysia Global Golden Awards (MGGA) aim to showcase curated films from all over the world, and to recognize a collection of works selected by a panel of judges who are veterans of the film industry.[10] In an interview with New Straits Times, Goh said that "the purpose of both events is to build a communication platform for global filmmakers and to promote the Malaysian film industry, as well as its arts and culture to the world".[11] Through MiFFest and MGGA, Goh also hopes to promote the Malaysian tourism and arts industries. The festival is supported by the National Film Development Corporation (Finas), Tourism Malaysia and several local film associations.[12]
Fast Forward with Joanne Goh[edit]
In 2020, 'Fast Forward with Joanne Goh' was published. It was a biography about Goh's twenty-three years of experience in the entertainment industry.[13]
Producer filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Crossroads: One Two Jaga | Nam Ron | Best Film: 20th Malaysia Film Festival
Opening Film: 20th Udine Far East Film Festival |
| 2018 | Fly By Night | Zahir Omar | Screening: 23rd Busan International Film Festival
Screening: Asian Film Festival (2019) Screening: 3rd International Film Festival and Awards Macao (2019) |
| 2019 | Nina Wu | Midi Z | Official Selection of UN CERTAIN REGARD - 72nd Cannes International Film Festival
Screening: 24th Busan International Film Festival Opening Film: 3rd Malaysia International Film Festival |
| 2020 | Takut Ke Tak | Muzzamer Rahman | |
| Coming Soon | Warning From Hell | Danny Pang | World Premiere: 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 2022 |
| Coming Soon | Talbis Iblis | Kabir Bhatia | World Premiere: 24th Far East Film Festival 2022 |
| TBA | The Lies I Tell | Bront Palarae | |
| TBA | Reborn | Danny Pang | |
| TBA | Calling From Dark Side | Danny Pang | |
| TBA | June | Wang Yang |
Achievement[edit]
- Jury: Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2019 (Main Competition)
- Jury: Asian World Film Festival 2022[14]
- Honorary Fellow: Lincoln University College[15]
Further reading[edit]
Magazine[edit]
- Citta Bella (Malaysia): Bella Feature | Career Queen 娱乐大姐大·Joanne Goh 吴佩玲
- Sisters Magazine (Malaysia): 【人物专访】Joanne Goh：“光与影，我与电影”
Newspaper[edit]
- South China Morning Post: Entertainment guru Joanne Goh rolls out the red carpet for Malaysian films
- The Sun Daily (Malaysia): Appetite for success
- Sin Chew Daily (Malaysia): 巾帼豪杰吴佩玲：我要成为不平凡的人
- Oriental Daily (Malaysia): 重重挑战重重过 吴佩玲活出真我
Radio[edit]
- Melody FM (Malaysia): MELODY 探子回报|第五届MIFFest大马国际电影节回归！
References[edit]
- ^ Au, Bonnie; Ly, Elaine Ying Ying. "Meet Malaysia's Entertainment Guru". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "Jazzy-pictures". www.jazzy-pictures.com. 2021-08-24. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
- ^ S, BISSME. "Appetite for success". The Sun Daily. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
- ^ Begum, Mumtaj. "Crossroads: One Two Jaga". The Star. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ Scott, Mathew. "Rajkumar Hirani Named Malaysia International Film Festival Jury Head". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ Kiang, Jessica. "Film Review: 'Nina Wu'". Variety. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ Chalil, Melanie. "Malaysian co-production thriller inspired by Harvey Weinstein scandal to compete at Cannes". Malay Mail. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
- ^ Kiang, Jessica. "Film Review: 'Nina Wu'". Variety. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ Shackleton, Liz. "Jazzy Pictures Boards Bront Palarae Directing Debut 'The Lies I Tell' (Exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ S, BISSME. "Appetite for success". The Sun Daily. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
- ^ Alhamzah, Tahir. "#Showbiz: A Brand New Role for Bront: New Straits Times". New Straits Times. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ Alhamzah, Tahir. "#Showbiz: A Brand New Role for Bront: New Straits Times". New Straits Times. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "FAST FORWARD WITH JOANNE GOH - 大将出版社". dajiang.com.my (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2022-08-03.
- ^ "Jury 2020". ASIAN WORLD FILM FESTIVAL. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
- ^ "dboystudio: Festival Filem Antarabangsa Malaysia melancarkan Akademi MIFFest untuk memupuk bakat industri filem tempatan". dboystudio. Retrieved 2022-08-03.