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{{Short description|Malaysian film screenwriter and producer (born 1988)}}
{{Short description|Malaysian film screenwriter and producer (born 1988)}}

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| birth_place = [[Banting]], [[Selangor]], [[Malaysia]]
| birth_place = [[Banting]], [[Selangor]], [[Malaysia]]
| alma_mater = [[University of New South Wales]]
| alma_mater = [[University of New South Wales]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Screenwriter|Creative producer}}
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| years_active = 2015–present
| years_active = 2015–present
| employer = [[Astro Shaw]]
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'''Kyle Ezra Goonting''' (born 18 May 1988), also known by the nickname '''Be Wilder Beans''', is a Malaysian film screenwriter, creative development and [[creative producer]]. He is currently the head of production & development in [[Astro Shaw]], the company he worked for since ''[[Polis Evo]]'' production.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Kyle Goonting |url=https://www.asianacademycreativeawards.com/speakers/kyle-goonting/ |access-date=2024-05-18 |website=Asian Academy Creative Awards |language=en-US}}</ref> He is also one of the key people for the [[Polis Evo (film series)|''Polis Evo'' franchise]] alongside [[Joel Soh]] and [[Anwari Ashraf]]. He was also the co-creator and a founding member of Blackflag, a Malaysian film company managed by Soh.<ref name=":2">{{Cite tweet |number=1218164960217292800 |user=FilemKita |title=Blackflag Sdn Bhd ditubuhkan oleh Joel Soh, Kyle Goonting & David Lin pada 2016 selepas kejayaan box-office filem Polis Evo (2015) |date=2020-01-17 |access-date=2024-05-18 |language=ms}}</ref>
'''Kyle Ezra Goonting''' (born 18 May 1988), also known by the nickname '''Be Wilder Beans''', is a Malaysian film screenwriter, creative development, [[Supervising producer|supervising]] and [[creative producer]]. He is currently the head of production & development in [[Astro Shaw]], the company he worked for since ''[[Polis Evo]]'' production.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Kyle Goonting |url=https://www.asianacademycreativeawards.com/speakers/kyle-goonting/ |access-date=2024-05-18 |website=Asian Academy Creative Awards |language=en-US}}</ref> He is also one of the key people for the [[Polis Evo (film series)|''Polis Evo'' franchise]] alongside [[Joel Soh]] and [[Anwari Ashraf]]. He was also the co-creator and a founding member of Blackflag, a Malaysian film company managed by Soh.<ref name=":2">{{Cite tweet |number=1218164960217292800 |user=FilemKita |title=Blackflag Sdn Bhd ditubuhkan oleh Joel Soh, Kyle Goonting & David Lin pada 2016 selepas kejayaan box-office filem Polis Evo (2015) |date=2020-01-17 |access-date=2024-05-18 |language=ms}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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{{Blockquote|text="I think the combination of all of them helped a lot to produce something extraordinary in this film. All parties try to give their best and if they do not succeed in reaching the desired level, they will be honest and try to improve it as best as possible. That's why if there is a scene that is not satisfactory, both the director, and the production crew and cast, they will try to redo it until it looks better."}}
{{Blockquote|text="I think the combination of all of them helped a lot to produce something extraordinary in this film. All parties try to give their best and if they do not succeed in reaching the desired level, they will be honest and try to improve it as best as possible. That's why if there is a scene that is not satisfactory, both the director, and the production crew and cast, they will try to redo it until it looks better."}}


In 2016, he co-created Malaysian production film company, Blackflag with [[Joel Soh]] and David Lin where he previously served as [[creative director]] until 2020.<ref name=":2" />
In 2016, he co-created Malaysian production film company, Blackflag with [[Joel Soh]] and David Lin where he previously served as [[creative director]] until 2020.<ref name=":2" /> In 2024, he created his first ever series together with his wife titled ''Framed'', starring Mimi Lana, Meerqeen, Ram Raaga and [[Sangeeta Krishnasamy]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=BUZZ |first=WORLD OF |date=2024-05-07 |title=Catch Meerqeen & Mimi Lana in Astro Original's Premium Series, 'Framed', From 3 May on Astro Premier! - WORLD OF BUZZ |url=https://worldofbuzz.com/catch-meerqeen-mimi-lana-in-astro-originals-premium-series-framed-from-3-may-on-astro-premier/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=worldofbuzz.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2024, he created his first ever series together with his wife titled ''Framed'', starring Mimi Lana, Meerqeen, Ram Raaga and [[Sangeeta Krishnasamy]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=BUZZ |first=WORLD OF |date=2024-05-07 |title=Catch Meerqeen & Mimi Lana in Astro Original's Premium Series, 'Framed', From 3 May on Astro Premier! - WORLD OF BUZZ |url=https://worldofbuzz.com/catch-meerqeen-mimi-lana-in-astro-originals-premium-series-framed-from-3-may-on-astro-premier/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=worldofbuzz.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
On a podcast by The Rumah Roy hosted by Roshan Gomez (his cousin), Kyle met his wife throughout board games.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkpHFyddMW8 |title=Ep. #10 w/ Kyle Goonting : Of Banting, Screenwriting & Boardgames {{!}} The Rumah Roy Podcast |date=2020-09-10 |last=Blue Hoodie Productions |access-date=2024-06-08 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
On a podcast by The Rumah Roy hosted by Roshan Gomez (his cousin), Kyle met his wife throughout [[Board game|board games]].<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkpHFyddMW8 |title=Ep. #10 w/ Kyle Goonting : Of Banting, Screenwriting & Boardgames {{!}} The Rumah Roy Podcast |date=2020-09-10 |last=Blue Hoodie Productions |access-date=2024-06-08 |via=YouTube}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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|Also as [[creative director]]
|Also as [[creative director]]
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| rowspan="4" |2022
|''[[Abang Long Fadil 3]]''
|''[[Abang Long Fadil 3]]''
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|{{pending|Head of development}}
|{{no}}
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|''Juang''
|''Juang''
|{{pending|Head of development}}
|{{pending|Head of development}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
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|''The Devil's Deception''
|{{pending|Head of development}}
|{{no}}
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|''[[Mechamato Movie]]''
|''[[Mechamato Movie]]''
|{{pending|Head of development}}
|{{pending|Head of development}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
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|Uncredited
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| rowspan="2" |2023
| rowspan="4" |2023
|''Didi & Friends The Movie''
|''Didi & Friends The Movie''
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|{{pending|Head of development}}
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|''[[MALBATT: Misi Bakara]]''
|2024
|{{pending|Head of development}}
|{{no}}
|Screenplay by [[Adrian Teh]] and Ashraf Modee Zain
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|''Gemencheh Boys''
|{{pending|Head of development}}
|{{no}}
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|''[[The Experts (2024 film)|The Experts]]''
|''[[The Experts (2024 film)|The Experts]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|{{No}}
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|''Gold''
|{{pending|Head of development}}
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|Supervising producer with Siti Marzulina Marzuki
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=== Series ===
=== Series{{Efn|For any other Astro Shaw series since 2023, he has additional credit as head of production and development, often rotate with Anwari Ashraf in 2022.}} ===
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|Created by Alfie Palermo, based on true story<ref>{{Cite web |last=Xiung |first=Chong Jinn |title=Astro Shaw's New Original Crime Thriller Series Is Based On A True Story |url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/gen-t/leadership/astro-launches-new-original-drama-based-on-true-story |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=Tatler Asia |language=en}}</ref>
|Created and [[developed for television by]] Alfie Palermo, based on true story<ref>{{Cite web |last=Xiung |first=Chong Jinn |title=Astro Shaw's New Original Crime Thriller Series Is Based On A True Story |url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/gen-t/leadership/astro-launches-new-original-drama-based-on-true-story |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=Tatler Asia |language=en}}</ref>
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[[Category:People from Selangor]]
[[Category:People from Selangor]]
[[Category:Malaysian screenwriters]]
[[Category:Malaysian screenwriters]]
[[Category:Malaysian film producers]]
[[Category:University of New South Wales alumni]]
[[Category:University of New South Wales alumni]]
[[Category:Malaysian people of Dutch descent]]
[[Category:Malaysian people of Dutch descent]]

Latest revision as of 08:24, 29 June 2024

Kyle Goonting
Born
Kyle Ezra Goonting

(1988-05-18) May 18, 1988 (age 36)
Banting, Selangor, Malaysia
Other namesBe Wilder Beans
Alma materUniversity of New South Wales
Occupations
  • Screenwriter
  • Producer
Years active2015–present
EmployerAstro Shaw
Notable workPolis Evo

Kyle Ezra Goonting (born 18 May 1988), also known by the nickname Be Wilder Beans, is a Malaysian film screenwriter, creative development, supervising and creative producer. He is currently the head of production & development in Astro Shaw, the company he worked for since Polis Evo production.[1] He is also one of the key people for the Polis Evo franchise alongside Joel Soh and Anwari Ashraf. He was also the co-creator and a founding member of Blackflag, a Malaysian film company managed by Soh.[2]

Career

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Goonting began his career in 2009 with the Astro Scholarship to University of New South Wales, or UNSW. In Australia, Kyle received a bachelor's in arts for film, cinema and video studies.[3] In an interview with Astro Awani, Goonting told to Mariah Ahmad that he opened his eyes when he stays in Sydney for three years by learning more about Hollywood filmmaking.[3]

After returned to Malaysia in 2012, he was appointed by Joel Soh to co-written Polis Evo with Soh himself and Anwari Ashraf. Goonting told Astro Awani about commitment by staffs in Polis Evo;[4]

"I think the combination of all of them helped a lot to produce something extraordinary in this film. All parties try to give their best and if they do not succeed in reaching the desired level, they will be honest and try to improve it as best as possible. That's why if there is a scene that is not satisfactory, both the director, and the production crew and cast, they will try to redo it until it looks better."

In 2016, he co-created Malaysian production film company, Blackflag with Joel Soh and David Lin where he previously served as creative director until 2020.[2] In 2024, he created his first ever series together with his wife titled Framed, starring Mimi Lana, Meerqeen, Ram Raaga and Sangeeta Krishnasamy.[5]

Personal life

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On a podcast by The Rumah Roy hosted by Roshan Gomez (his cousin), Kyle met his wife throughout board games.[6]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Credited as Notes
Writer Producer
2014 Nova Creative development No Produced by Priya Narayanan and Anwari Ashraf
2015 Polis Evo Yes No
2016 Ola Bola Creative development No
Aliff Dalam 7 Dimensi Creative development No
2018 Polis Evo 2 Yes Creative Also as creative director
2022 Abang Long Fadil 3 Head of development No Uncredited
Juang Head of development No
The Devil's Deception Head of development No
Mechamato Movie Head of development No
2023 Didi & Friends The Movie Head of development No
Polis Evo 3 Yes No
MALBATT: Misi Bakara Head of development No Screenplay by Adrian Teh and Ashraf Modee Zain
Gemencheh Boys Head of development No
2024 The Experts Yes No
Gold Head of development Supervising Supervising producer with Siti Marzulina Marzuki

Series

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Year Title Credited as Notes
Creator Writer Producer
2021 Black (Season 2) No Creative Executive No Based on adaptation by South Korea TV series, Black
2022 Kuasa No No Supervising
One Cent Thief Head of development No No Created and developed for television by Alfie Palermo, based on true story[7]
2023 Project: High Council Head of development No No
Liar No No Supervising Based on adaptation by British TV series, Liar[8][9][10]
Riot! No No Supervising Supervising producer with Alfie Palermo and Siti Marzulina Marzuki
2024 I.D No No Supervising
Framed Yes Yes Showrunner Also as second unit director and main writer with Nadim Hisham

Awards and nomination

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Award Year Category Nominated work Results Ref.
Malaysia Film Festival 2016 Best Screenplay Polis Evo Nominated[a] [11]
Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023 Best Drama Series One Cent Thief Nominated[b] [1]
Best Feature Film Polis Evo 3 Nominated[c]

Notes

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  1. ^ Shared with Joel Soh, Anwari Ashraf and Adib Zaini
  2. ^ He received on behalf of Astro Shaw as head of production & development
  3. ^ National winner from Malaysia

References

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  1. ^ a b "Kyle Goonting". Asian Academy Creative Awards. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b @FilemKita (17 January 2020). "Blackflag Sdn Bhd ditubuhkan oleh Joel Soh, Kyle Goonting & David Lin pada 2016 selepas kejayaan box-office filem Polis Evo (2015)" (Tweet) (in Malay). Retrieved 18 May 2024 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ a b "Biasiswa Astro realisasikan impian 'budak kampung' ke layar perak". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Polis Evo cetusan idea luar biasa 4 pemuda generasi baru". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  5. ^ BUZZ, WORLD OF (7 May 2024). "Catch Meerqeen & Mimi Lana in Astro Original's Premium Series, 'Framed', From 3 May on Astro Premier! - WORLD OF BUZZ". worldofbuzz.com. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  6. ^ Blue Hoodie Productions (10 September 2020). Ep. #10 w/ Kyle Goonting : Of Banting, Screenwriting & Boardgames | The Rumah Roy Podcast. Retrieved 8 June 2024 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Xiung, Chong Jinn. "Astro Shaw's New Original Crime Thriller Series Is Based On A True Story". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  8. ^ Ravindran, Manori (9 December 2022). "ITV Consent Drama 'Liar' Scores Malaysian Adaptation, First Global Version to Tell Story Through Muslim Lens (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  9. ^ Tahir, Sudirman Mohd (3 July 2022). "Liar dalam format Malaysia". Harian Metro. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  10. ^ Jayatilaka, Tania. "'Liar': How Astro Shaw's latest series broaches the realities of sexual assault in Malaysia". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Astro dominasi pencalonan akhir FFM28". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
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