Mamat Khalid

Directing·Apr 7, 1963·Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

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Mohamad bin Mohamad Khalid, known professionally as Mamat Khalid (6 April 1963-24 October 2021) is a Malaysian screenwriter, film director, and occasional actor. He is the younger brother of cartoonist Datuk Mohammad Nor Khalid, better known as Lat. As a young boy, he used to go to the cinemas every other day to catch the latest movies. Unfortunately, his hobby did not resonate well with his father, who banned him from frequenting cinemas even on his deathbed. However, that did not break the young Mamat's passion into films. Before venturing into film-making, Mamat worked in a government office. He was a fan of rock music, having joined an amateur band named Drop Out in 1986 as the band's keyboardist. The experiences that he had gone through during the phase inspired him to write and direct his film Rock(2005), which is a commercial success. It led into three sequels - Rock Ooo…! (2013), Rock Bro! (2016) and Rock 4: Rockers Never Dai (2020). He was also the translator for the animation series Kampung Boy done by the work of his brother, Lat. He cited the late director P. Ramlee as one of his filmmakers inspiration. His filmmaking style involves comedy satirism that criticize the political scenario and corruption happened in Malaysia. On 21 April 2017, Mamat was admitted to the Ampang Puteri Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU)after complaining of breathing difficulties after having some coffee with his friends. He was believed to have extreme fatigue after attending the preview session of his latest film, Lebuhraya Ke Neraka in Bukit Bintang. However heremained in stable condition albeit under a doctor's monitoring due to his high blood pressure. He died on 24 October 2021 at the age of 58 due to heart disease at Slim River Hospital.He was reportedly collapsed at his restaurant Sarang Art Hub in Tanjung Malim. He was buried at the Masjid Kampung Paloh Islamic Cemetery in Ipoh, Perak.

Film	Credit
Rajawali2022 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Sinopsis Filem Rajawali2022 · Director	Director
Kampong Pisang Kita Setandan2021 · Director	Director
18 Puasa Di Kampong Pisang2021 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Manap Karaoke2020 · Director	Director
Rock 4: Rockers Never Dai2020 · Director	Director
Kampong Pisang Bersiri-Siri2020 · Director	Director
SSinopsis filem Rock 4 Rockers Never Dai2020 · Director	Director
17 Puasa2019 · Director	Director
117 Puasa (Astro First)2019 · Director	Director
Hantu Kak Limah2018 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
SSinopsis Hantu Kak Limah2018 · Director	Director
Lari Hantu Lari2017 · Director	Director
16 Puasa2017 · Director	Director
Lebuhraya Ke Neraka2017 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Semerah Darah2017 · Director	Director
Rock Bro2016 · Director, Writer, Screenplay, Producer	Director, Writer, Screenplay, Producer
Usop Wilcha : Menghonjang Makhluk Muzium2015 · Director	Director
Idris MLM2015 · Director	Director
Usop Wilcha Dalam Werewolf Dari Bangladesh2015 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Rumah Pusaka Di Simpang Jalan2015 · Director	Director
Rombongan Cik Kiah Ke Kelana Jaya2014 · Director	Director
Amir & Loqman Pergi Ke Laut2014 · Director	Director
Apokalips X2014 · Director	Director
Zombi Kilang Biskut2014 · Kulop, Director, Writer, Screenplay	Kulop, Director, Writer, Screenplay
Rock Oo! Rimba Bara Kembali2013 · Director, Writer, Screenplay	Director, Writer, Screenplay
Hantu Kak Limah 2: Husin, Mon dan Jin Pakai Toncit2013 · Director, Writer, Screenplay	Director, Writer, Screenplay
Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah2010 · Director, Writer, Screenplay	Director, Writer, Screenplay
Estet2010 · Director	Director
When The Full Moon Rises2008 · Director, Screenplay, Writer	Director, Screenplay, Writer
Zombi Kampung Pisang2007 · MK, Director, Writer, Screenplay	MK, Director, Writer, Screenplay
Man Laksa2006 · Director	Director
Rock2005 · Director, Writer, Screenplay	Director, Writer, Screenplay
Lima Belas Puasa 19712004 · Director	Director
Senario Lang Buana2003 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Mat Nor Kushairi & The Velvet Boys2001 · Director	Director
Rombongan Cik Kiah Ke Sukan Komanwel1998 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer