Syamsul Yusof
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
2
Records
Syamsul Yusof has redefined success in Malaysian cinema, becoming the youngest director to win the Best Director award at the Malaysian Film Festival. His films hold the distinction of being the highest-grossing local productions in the country's history. He has won the Best Director award at the Malaysian Film Festival six times, a testament to his consistency and skill. His work on Munafik earned him international acclaim at the Asia Pacific Film Festival, marking a high point for Malaysian horror cinema.
Awards
Records & Feats
Youngest Best Director Winner
Became the youngest director to win the Best Director award at the Malaysian Film Festival at age 25.
Highest Grossing Local Film
Directed Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan, which became the highest-grossing Malaysian film in history with RM53 million in 13 days.