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Al Jafree Md Yusop is a Malaysian writer and director of TV and feature films.
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Al Jafree Md Yusop is a Malaysian writer and director of TV and feature films.
Al Jafree Md Yusop (b. 1966) studied in MARA Junior Science College Kuala Terengganu in 1979, before furthering his studies at UiTM in Arau, Perlis to secure a Diploma in Planting, Industry and Management. [1] After a decade with International Islamic University Malaysia as an accountant and IT manager, [1] he left full-time employment and began a 3-year period he refers to as "Proses Malas" (Malay for "lazy process") where he spent time watching films, reading and travelling. [2]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Paloh | co-wrote with Adman Salleh [3] |
| 2002 | Dukun | co-wrote with Huzir Sulaiman [4] |
| 2017 | Mencari Rahmat | Wrote and directed [5] |
Al Jafree's involvement with telemovies: [6]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sumbangsih | Writer |
| 2002 | Teman Malam | Writer |
| 2008 | Senandong Malam | Writer |
| 2009 | Joe & Faridah | Writer |
| 2015 | Melur vs Rajawali | Writer and director |
| 2016 | Tulus Ikhlas | Writer |
| 2016 | Kembara Nak Dara | Writer and director |
| 2018 | Ghanim Takut Nak Azan | Director [2] |
| 2020 | Validasi | Director [7] |
His awards include:
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