The R&D Studio

Mas, a newly-orphaned young girl discovers a surreal world of batik painting, which helps her deal with her grief.

From the story of the relationship between a little girl and her grandmother to the visual development of the Real and Batik World and the exploration of music that incorporated the use of modern, as well as traditional instruments, the concept of ‘the whole is greater than the sum of its part’ became the guiding philosophy to the film.

Batik Girl is The R&D Studio’s first animated short film.

Batik Girl

On the eve of Lunar New Year, an old man seeks to reconnect with his estranged son, after a traumatic incident in their family.

This film explores how family relationships are often more complex than they seem.

Framed Memories is a part of the SPECTRUM, an original animated anthology co-produced by Singapore-based Robot Playground Media and The R&D Studio.

Framed Memories

As they head to a wayang kulit show, a workaholic father’s growing impatience with his young son’s antics is interspaced with memories of his domestic violence-filled childhood.

Our production designer has illustrated the film using different artistic styles. The first, to resemble the real world and with the other, she sought inspiration from the shadows cast by the puppets in wayang kulit theater.

In this film, we look at the theme of domestic violence and how control, or lack of it, is at the heart of this issue. We also focus on how telling one’s story can be a form of catharsis.

The Dalang's Tale is a part of the SPECTRUM, an original animated anthology co-produced by Singapore-based Robot Playground Media and The R&D Studio.

The Dalang's Tale

When a new bakery becomes more popular than the long-time local favourite, traditional Jamiatul and modern Sarah compete against each other to bake the ultimate kuih and win over all the customers.

Kuihpocalypse is a part of the SPECTRUM, an original animated anthology co-produced by Singapore-based Robot Playground Media and The R&D Studio.

Kuihpocalypse

Junglemajig tells the stories of AYDEN, a human boy with one pointy ear; OMAR, a shaman-in-training with a cloud on his head; and MARISSA, a young weretiger who cannot control her transformation.

Together, they go on many fun adventures, meeting monsters and unlocking the secrets of the mysterious Magic Jungle in Kampung Kebayan.

Junglemajig is a 26-episode, 11-minute series broadcast on Astro Ceria and On Demand.

JungleMajig

"Together, Malaysia" is a 2D animated short film celebrating Malaysians' unity, working together through hardships after a global pandemic. It was released on 16 September 2022, in line with Hari Malaysia.

Together Malaysia

"Sebayan" tells the story of Igat and Marai, two siblings with a bitter relationship. They are both different from each other - Marai is the prankster sister, while Igat is the quiet boy. Set against the backdrop of Sarawak's enchanting rumah panjang, this mesmerizing short film immerses us in the depths of Iban culture.