Malaysia as a Film Location for Foreign Production

Abstract

The foreign film industry is one of the creative industries that has helped a lot to generate the country's economy and improve the tourism sector. The arrival of foreign film production can enhance the country's reputation through the introduction of science and culture to the world community through film. In addition, the creative industry is able to introduce interesting places in Malaysia to be used as filming locations. Indirectly can promote Malaysia as a destination of choice for filming purposes. In addition to helping promote the country, job opportunities can be created for artists and behind -the -scenes crew. Various factors must be identified as to why foreign production companies make Malaysia one of their filming locations whether in the category of films, drama series, documentaries or television programs. This study aims to identify the focus location for the purpose of filming foreign films and also look at the attractions and facilities such as incentives provided by the government to the production of these foreign films for filming in Malaysia.