CMFA
Film Awards 2026
Red-Carpet Gala · 33 Categories
The prestigious red-carpet gala honouring the best in Malaysian cinema — returning in 2026 after the landmark 2019 edition.
The Legacy
BUILT ON THE 2019 GALA
Held at HXC Grand Ballroom on 31 January 2019, the first Cinefest Malaysia Film Awards presented 33 awards before an audience of industry-leading celebrities, artists and a presenting cabinet Minister — with prime-time broadcast highlights and nationwide press coverage.
2,000+Guests in 2019
33Award categories
24KGold-plated pewter medallion
~1.95MMedia network reach
THE 33 AWARD CATEGORIES
01Best Movie
02Best Director
03Best Actor
04Best Actress
05Best Supporting Actor
06Best Supporting Actress
07Best Antagonist
08Best Performance in Comedian Role
09Star Debut of the Year (Male)
10Star Debut of the Year (Female)
11Best Music Director
12Best International Music Director
13Best Story
14Best Diva
15Best Divo
16Best Art Direction
17Best Action
18Best Cinematography
19Best International Cinematography
20Best Choreography
21Best Editor
22Best International Editor
23Best Screenplay
24Best Song
25Best Music Video
26Best Playback Singer (Male)
27Best Playback Singer (Female)
28Best Lyricist
29Best Debut Director
30Best Costume
31Best Makeup
32Best Stylist
33Best Graphic Design
THE MEDALLION
Each winner receives the Cinefest Awards medallion — 100% pure pewter, exclusively plated in 24k gold, engraved with the award category on the back. A testament to being called the Best of the Best.