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One hour is all it takes—that's how little time it takes for a predator to infiltrate a child's world. Social media becomes a tool for manipulation, a window into the lives of the vulnerable. But the question that remains unanswered—or perhaps one that many lack the courage to confront—is this: How do we start a conversation about something shrouded in silence while the very idea of grooming, sexual harassment, and child exploitation is still considered taboo4 in Malaysia?
The latest edition of Tech Tales Youth showcases powerful stories about digital rights from Malaysia and Bangladesh, produced by young filmmakers.
Written by Tasfia Tarannum Ridita and Abdullah Hel Bubun In Bangladesh, digital spaces often mirror societal prejudices, putting marginalised groups at significant risk. In a country where same-sex relationships are criminalised, and gender
Cinemata is the exclusive streaming platform for 'Piyu, I Love You' 2025, available from February 17 to 24. FEU Film Society’s annual film festival returns with this year’s theme, ‘Love Outside the Box,’ challenging traditional romantic tropes and offering fresh perspectives on love in Filipino cinema.
Written By Subinoy Mustofi Eron Ishtiyak Ahmad Zihad’s Whispers of the Ink, shot in harsh, evocative black and white, illustrates the catastrophic consequences of the internet shutdowns during the July and August 2024
In Taosin Zafar’s film “The Black Kite,” Arif, a freelancer who relies on crutches, faces a devastating reality when a government-imposed internet shutdown cuts off his livelihood. The film captures a critical moment
Tech Tales Youth 2 builds on the success of Tech Tales: Films about Digital Rights in the Asia-Pacific and Tech Tales Youth Philippines and Thailand, two film collections featuring 15 short films that highlight human rights
[DEADLINE EXTENDED] Cinemata is building a pool of talented Southeast Asia-based developers to contribute to the video platform's development.
From December 13 to 22, Cinemata will stream 15 Philippine short films from the 6th Likhang Mulat: Film Movements Festival, commemorating the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
