Mamat Khalid was born in 1963 in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. He was a director and writer, known for
Amir & Loqman Pergi ke Laut (2014),
Estet (2010) and
Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang (2008). He was married to Hasmah Hassan. He died on October 24, 2021 in Slim River, Perak, Malaysia.