TAR UMT Graduate Wins Hearts and Awards at LUMINA Film Festival 2025

Her heartfelt film tells a gentle yet powerful story about family, forgiveness and honesty.

Published 18 Nov 2025

Young and passionate storyteller Cha Chun Chuan has made a memorable mark in the film world with her latest short film, titled “The Next Stop”. This heartfelt piece earned her the Rising Filmmaker award at the inaugural LUMINA Film Festival 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 15 to 17 May 2025.

A graduate of Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), Cha Chun Chuan holds a Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Broadcasting. Her winning film draws deeply from her personal experiences, telling a gentle yet powerful story about family, forgiveness and the importance of seeing loved ones through a more honest lens.

Speaking on the central themes of the short film, Chun Chuan shared, “This film is a message to young people who might be going through hard experiences which are traditionally seen as a taboo and thus not discussed openly, resulting in many of us ending up carrying a heavy emotional burden in our lives. Through this story, I wanted to share the important message to young people that they are not alone in this, and I believe we can face our struggles together through open communication and acknowledging our emotions.”

Although she couldn’t attend the award ceremony in person, Chun Chuan was overjoyed by the recognition and grateful to the people who supported her throughout her filmmaking journey, commenting, “My success is also thanks to my lecturers, especially Ms Loh Me Ping, who were always generous with their guidance and resources. More importantly, they always challenged my mindset and creativity, which helped sharpen my storytelling skills. I must also give a shout-out to my amazing crew, actors and sponsors – this film was a result of a collective effort which I am deeply grateful for.”

Currently working at Eight FM, Chun Chuan is steadily building her career in the media industry, but her love for storytelling remains at the heart of everything she does. “I still yearn for more opportunities to create stronger and meaningful short films in the future. I also hope my work will reach out to more people, and inspire them along the way,” she shared.

With a blend of talent, sincerity and a strong support system behind her, Chun Chuan is certainly a rising voice to watch in the local and international film scene. As a leading education institution in the country, TAR UMT continues to nurture their students to be the next generation of young talents to make their mark in the creative industry and beyond.

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