Our Objectives
Original IP Ecosystem
Create a thriving ecosystem for original IPs, driving Malaysia’s creative economy forward.
Regional to Global
Elevate short animations to meet regional demand and shine on the global stage.
Mentor. Connect. Grow.
Empower local talent with top-tier mentorship and industry connections.
Bridge Animation Gaps
Bridge the gap in high-quality short animations, fuelling industry growth.
Original IP Ecosystem
Create a thriving ecosystem for original IPs, driving Malaysia’s creative economy forward.
Regional to Global
Elevate short animations to meet regional demand and shine on the global stage.
Get up to
RM 100,000.00
of prize money to deliver a completed
Animated Short Film
Up to 6-months project duration
Eligibility Criteria
- Incorporated in Malaysia for not more than Five (5) years under the Companies Act 1965 or Companies Act 2016;
- Active and a minimum of 51% equity held by Malaysian(s);
- Not the subject of liquidation/winding up/bankruptcy order;
- Not a winner under any of the categories of Digital Content Creators Challenge in the preceding year; cooling period is two (2) years to re-apply; and
- On going grant recipients of MDEC, FINAS, and My Creative Venture is not eligible to participate.
- Has no going concern issue and/or is not dormant.
Animated Shorts Challenge Process Flow
Call For Submission
- All applications must be submitted online.
- Kindly click on the Apply Now button below to submit, no later than the respective date.
- Pre Screening - Upon closing of the submission, a due diligence will be conducted on the applications received.
Masterclass Workshop
- All Applicants must attend a Masterclass Workshop by international experts before the Pitching Session.
- Priority is given to Masterclass Workshop attendees who complete at least 2 out of 4 training sessions before the Pitching Session.
Pitching Session
- Eligible applications will be invited for a pitching session to present their project ideas to the Animated Shorts Challenge panel of judges.
- All successful and unsuccessful applications will be notified of the official result through email after the pitching session.
Mentoring Session
- The winners are given six (6) months depending on the category to complete the selected project.
- Within that duration, the winners are to undergo a compulsory mentorship programme with selected mentors.
- The winner(s) and mentors will meet on a monthly basis as per the schedule provided by MDEC.
Submission for Awards
- Winners are required to submit completed Animated Shorts to relevant awards or festivals and provide proof of submission to MDEC within six (6) months of the project completion.
Disbursement
- The claim process will be based on the progress milestone claims, which is based on completed submission and achievements of the verified deliverables by mentors.
- The winners will be notified once the claim has been approved.
Timeline
Recipients of
Animated Shorts Challenge (ASC) 2025
Congratulations for being selected as part of the ASC 2025
Total Prize Money : RM 1,100,000
