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Vimala Perumal
Born(1982-05-24)May 24, 1982(age 42)
Sungai Petani,Kedah,Malaysia
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter, senior lecturer
Years active2004–present
SpouseDenes Kumar. (married 2011)
Children2

Vimala Perumalis a Malaysian filmmaker. She is currently a Senior Lecturer atMultimedia University,inCyberjaya,Malaysia.[1]Her filmVedigundu Pasanggereceived national[2]and international recognition.[3]

About

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Perumal was born in 1982,Sungai Petani,Kedah,Malaysia.She completed her film studies atMultimedia University.She received a doctorate in film production and human communication from theUniversity of PutraMalaysia becoming the first female film director in Malaysia with PhD.[4]

Film

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The Pasanga Trilogy

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Perumal directed her debut feature film,Vilaiyaatu Pasangge(Playful Folks), which released on 13 October 2011.[5]This was the first Malaysian Tamil Movie to be played onAstro Box Office.

She released her second feature film,Vetti Pasanga(Useless Folks) on 2 January 2014.[6]This won two Silver Awards in International level, and broke the record for the Highest Box Office Collection[7]during its release, for a Malaysian Tamil Movie under the Wajib Tayang Scheme.[8]

The third sequel in this series,Vedigundu Pasangge(Rowdy Folks),[9]was released on 26 July 2018 in 55 theatres, and became the First Malaysian Tamil film to screen for two weeks in the United Kingdom.[10]It also premiered in Singapore, India, and Sri Lanka. In 2019, it won the Special Jury Award in the 30thMalaysian Film Festival.[11][12]The film received theMalaysia Book of Recordsas the Highest Collection for Tamil Movies in Malaysia.[13]

Recent work

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In conjunction with the Independence Day in 2016,Maxiscollaborated with a few Malaysian directors to release their 360 degree camera. Perumal and Kumar produced and directed a 360 degree film for this, “Rojak Cow Cow” in YouTube.[14]

In 2020, Perumal ventured into directing a Tamil Drama Series, TAMILETCHUMY. The series was renewed for a second season, which aired in August 2021.[15][16]

Academic

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In early 2004, Perumal began teaching visual arts. In 2009, she taught the foundation course for Creative Multimedia, and became a Senior Lecturer at MMU. She later became the Head of the Humanities and Multimedia Department,[17]and developed the curriculum for the Cinematic Arts Programme.[18]As of 2020, she is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Creative Multimedia (IJCM).

Publications

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Book chapters:

  1. Tamil Film Industry in Malaysia. In Malaysian creative industry (pp. 34–36). Malaysia. 2016.
  2. Indian Classical Dance (Bharatanatyam) in 3D Animation, VDM Publishing House, Germany, 2010.
  3. The Need of Knowledge Management in Malaysian Film Industry, Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP), Germany, 2009.[19]

Accolades

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Special Jury Award in30th Malaysia Film Festivalwas awarded forVedigundu Pasanggefor becoming the first MalaysianTamil languagefilm to collect more than RM1 million.[2]The film also won numerous awards in national and international film festivals with its own success. Among them are theMalaysia Book of Recordsfor Highest Collection for Tamil Movies in Malaysia, Cinema Worldfest Awards (Musical Comedy),Calcutta International Cult Film Festival(CICFF) (Best Female Film Director) and also the South Film & Arts Academy Festival (Best Editor, Best Art Arrangement, Best Sound Arrangement), Accolade Global Film Competition and the Barcelona Planet Film Festival (Best Screenplay)[20]

Award Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result
30th Malaysia Film Festival Special Jury Award Vedigundu Pasangge Won
Best Film Vedigundu Pasangge Nominated
Best Director Vimala Perumal Nominated
Best Screenplay Vimala Perumal Nominated
Best Story Vimala Perumal & Denes Kumar Nominated
Best Costume Design Yogash Yogg Nominated
Best VFX Ma Chiau Ran Nominated
2018 Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Award[21] Best Actress Sangeeta Krishnasamy Nominated
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards2019[22] Best Tamil Film (Midnight Sun) Vimala Perumal Won
Best Actor Female Tamil – Diaspora Sangeeta Krishnasamy Won
Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019[23] Box Office of the Year 2018 (Special Jury Award) Veedu Production Won
Best Movie Veedu Production Won
Best Actor Denes Kumar Won
Best Director Vimala Perumal Won
Best International Music Director Vivek-Mervin Won
Best International Cinematography Chidambaram Won
Best International Editor Anand Geraldin Won
Best Song Vizhiye Kalangathey Won
Best Music Video #Love Mood Won
Best Playback Singer Female Datin Sri Shaila V. Won
Barcelona Planet Film Festival[24] Best Screenplay Vimala Perumal Won
Best Female Film Maker Vimala Perumal Nominated

References

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  1. ^Sathiabalan, S. Indra."The lady boss".www.thesundaily.my.Retrieved2022-01-17.
  2. ^abLee, Joe."The Malaysian Film Festival winners are the real Malaysian films (VIDEO) | Malay Mail".www.malaymail.com.Retrieved2021-10-14.
  3. ^"Dr Vimala Perumal's Vedigundu Pasangge Wins Best Tamil Film Diaspora at the Norway Tamil Film Festival 2019".Varnam MY.2019-11-02.Retrieved2021-10-15.
  4. ^"Dr Vimala Perumal Wins Kristal Award 2017".Multimedia University.2018-03-14.Retrieved2022-01-17.
  5. ^"Congratulations To The Talented Female Director Vimala Perumal".raaga.my.Retrieved2022-01-19.
  6. ^Sathiabalan, S. Indra."Creating something special".www.thesundaily.my.Retrieved2021-10-14.
  7. ^Company, eJeeban Web Design (2021-12-04)."Vimala Perumal".Eksentrika: Arts Community • Artist Registry • Asian Arts Magazine.Retrieved2022-01-20.{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)
  8. ^Pasanga, Vilaiyaatu Pasange to Vetti."From Vilaiyaatu Pasange to Vetti Pasanga".D-cinema.Retrieved2021-10-15.
  9. ^Ago, Web Admin • 3 Years (2019-01-08)."SEKALUNG TAHNIAH BUAT FILEM 'VEDIGUNDU PASANGGE'".Finas.Retrieved2022-01-20.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^"Local Flick 'Vedigundu Pasangge' Secures 5 Cinemas In The UK".Varnam MY.2018-07-23.Retrieved2022-01-19.
  11. ^BEGUM, MUMTAJ."'Vedigundue Pasangge' is highest-grossing local Tamil movie of all time ".The Star.Retrieved2021-10-14.
  12. ^YEOH, ANGELIN."Local Tamil comedy 'Vedigundu Pasangge' highlights serious crime problem in Malaysia".The Star.Retrieved2021-10-14.
  13. ^"Vedigundu Pasangge dapat pengiktirafan Malaysia Book of Records".MalaysiaGazette.2018-10-01.Retrieved2021-10-14.
  14. ^BEGUM, MUMTAJ."Telling Malaysian tales the 360° way".The Star.Retrieved2021-10-14.
  15. ^"ASTRO Gears Up For Tamiletchumy Season 2 and International Tamil Shows In August".Varnam MY.2021-08-10.Retrieved2021-10-14.
  16. ^"Tamiletchumy dapat sambutan luar biasa".MalaysiaGazette.2020-06-27.Retrieved2021-10-14.
  17. ^"Kollywood Director Vimala Perumal Biography, News, Photos, Videos".nettv4u.Retrieved2022-01-19.
  18. ^"Best Cinematic Arts Degree in Malaysia at Award-Winning Multimedia University (MMU) EduSpiral Represents Top Private Universities in Malaysia Best advise & information on courses at Malaysia's top private universities and colleges".EduSpiral Represents Top Private Universities in Malaysia.2017-12-04.Retrieved2021-10-14.
  19. ^Perumal, Vimala; Woods, Peter Charles (2007-09-01)."The Need for Knowledge Management in the Malaysian Film Industry: A Case Study".Journal of Information & Knowledge Management.06(3): 173–180.doi:10.1142/S0219649207001731.ISSN0219-6492.
  20. ^"Vedigundu Pasangge ungguli anugerah CINEFEST 2019".MalaysiaGazette.2019-02-11.Retrieved2021-10-14.
  21. ^"Majlis Pengkritik Filem Kuala Lumpur".Retrieved2021-10-14.
  22. ^"Vedigundu Pasangge Wins 'Best Film' & 'Best Female Actor' Awards At The 10th Norway Tamil Film Festival".Varnam MY.2019-02-27.Retrieved2021-10-14.
  23. ^"Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019 @ ICC Pudu (31/1/19) | Rentak Sejuta: Southeast Asia's #1 Music News Site".1in1m.proboards.com.Retrieved2021-10-14.
  24. ^"Mediterrani".BARCELONA PLANET FILM FESTIVAL(in Spanish).Retrieved2022-01-26.
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