30.06.2024
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CYBERJAYA, 30 June 2024 – The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC),
established to spearhead the nation's digital economy, successfully concluded its 10th
year of participation at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
This year, Malaysia's presence includes a delegation of 15 creative companies exhibiting
at the Malaysia Pavilion, among which are R&D Studios and Metal Brain Studio, both
recognised as Malaysia Digital (MD) status companies and grant recipients from MDEC.
MDEC CEO, Ts. Mahadhir Aziz, commended the selection of the animated feature film
"Batik Girl", developed by R&D Studios, as one of eight projects chosen for the "Meet the
Producer" session.
This marks a first for Malaysia, as the film was selected from thousands of submissions
worldwide, competing with producers from Hong Kong, Singapore, and various European
countries.
Another Malaysian studio, Metal Brain, has achieved a significant reach with their IP "Oko
Lele," garnering over 4 billion views and exceeding 6 million subscribers across more
than 20 YouTube channels.
The studio is currently in the pipeline of producing a game for "Oko Lele," with a projected
launch on Playstore platforms in Q3 or Q4 of this year.
Also during the Annecy Festival, witnessed by Malaysia's Minister of Digital, YB Tuan
Gobind Singh Deo, MDEC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with key
agencies namely Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), Thai Animation
and Computer Graphic Association (TACGA) from Thailand, and Digital Content Creation
Alliance (DCCA) from Vietnam.
The signing of this MoU marks a significant milestone in the nations' shared commitment
to driving innovation and cultural expression within the Southeast Asian digital content
industry, ultimately elevating their presence on the global stage.
The MoU further highlights the commitment to leverage on the region's rich talent pool of
artists, directors, writers and producers in the animation sector.
Ts. Mahadhir Aziz further emphasised that through these initiatives, MDEC is actively
positioning Malaysia as the digital hub of ASEAN by fostering strong international
partnerships.
"We are taking a significant step forward in uniting Southeast Asia's vibrant digital
content industries. This collaboration will not only create new opportunities for our local
animation studios but also promote our rich Malaysian creativity on a global stage," he
stated.
Renowned as a cornerstone of the animation industry, Annecy International Animation
Film Festival provides an ideal platform for Malaysian delegates and their Southeast
Asian counterparts to network, collaborate, and showcase their exceptional content to a
global audience.
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Issued by:
Corporate Communications Division
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
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The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), established to spearhead the nation's digital economy, successfully concluded its 10th year of participation at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival.