Screenwriter Renee Pillai has become the first Malaysian to be awarded the Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship in Hollywood, administered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

<p>Screenwriter Renee Pillai has become the <a href="http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/143011/first-m-sian-screenwriter-honoured-by-hollywood/">first Malaysian</a> to be awarded the <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/film-academy-reveals-five-winners-2019-nicholl-screenwriting-fellowship-1245519">Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship</a> in Hollywood, administered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.</p>

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