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About

Kre8tif! is an initiative from Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) an agency under the Ministry of Communication & Multimedia Malaysia, with the mandate to develop the digital content industry in Malaysia.

Established in 2009, Kre8tif! has become the definitive business networking platform for the digital content industry in Malaysia and across South East Asia.

This year, in addressing the challenging landscape and to continue supporting your businesses responsibly, Kre8tif! 2020 goes virtual. This is an opportunity to extend inclusiveness and widen the networking opportunities as participants who have not had the opportunity to attend our past events will now have the chance to participate.

Kre8tif! 2020 aims to continuously spark innovation and exploration of major trends across the creative sector via knowledge sharing, technical insights and future shaping trends locally, regionally and internationally. Through this conference, we hope to share what we know, what we have and continue to learn from the best!

Key Benefits of Kre8tif

KNOWLEDGE SHARING

Online sharing sessions for passionate creative practitioners

INTERACTIVE PANEL

Online sessions to share experiences and views from industry leaders

BUSINESS MATCHING

Online business matching sessions with local, regional and international buyers as well as industry players

Who SHOULD ATTEND?

Animation Practitioners & Developers

Broadcasters

Visual Effects Artists

Digital Innovators

Visual Effects Designers

Award-Winning Producers

Licensees & Licensors

Academia and Students

Event Info

DISTINGUISHED speaker line-up, and it starts with the CONFERENCE

15+ experts speaking over 2 days

The Conference will feature online sharing sessions for passionate practitioners within the creative scene, as well as gathering leading minds in animation, licensing & merchandising, visual effects and digital technology

We offer KEY buyers for your BUSINESS XCHANGE

The Business Xchange is an ideal platform for creative companies looking to dramatically impact the industry and the world.

This Business Xchange is divided into 2 sessions:

Pitching : Creative companies are invited to submit their IPs online, but only shortlisted ones will be called for pitching

Business Matching : Interested companies are required to register and book their schedules online

We showcase the INNOVATIVE companies at the XHIBITION

The Xhibition is open to all creative and technology companies to showcase their IPs, current hardware, software, and services online. With a strong Kre8tif! branding, this will be a great avenue for companies to reach out to existing and new customers.

Speakers

Conference Programme

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09 September 2020
09:45 - 11:15
Keynote Session: How South East Asia Will Create The Next Animated Global Hit
By
Eric S. Calderon Animation Business Veteran Producer, Writer, and Development Executive,

In order for South East Asia to create a global hit, the original idea must first be South East Asian. Also, that creator or creative team must be a ‘free-thinker’ or a ’non-conformist’ in order to evoke real change. In addition, they should deeply understand the best of what Hollywood has taught the world. When all of this happens together, South East Asia will begin to be the world’s next most influential producer of animation!
11:15 - 11:30
15-min Break
11:30 - 12:15
Power Up Your Licensing & Merchandising (L&M)
By
Gisela Abrams Senior Vice President, Global Partnership, Licensing international

It's not just about the money. Licensing is a marketing and promotional engine that can help power a creative vision market success. Get a window into how the business works, and the strategies and tactics that can lead you to success.
Business
Growth
12:15 - 13:15
Featured Session: Pixar’s RenderMan | The Latest and Greatest
By
Dylan Sisson RenderMan Digital Artist, Pixar Animation Studios

During this talk, learn where the state-of-the-art technology is today with case studies from feature animations and see how the latest advancements will transform RenderMan into a tool for broad look development, from photorealism to new kinds of Stylized Looks: delivering illustration, anime, and painterly styles. Pixar’s Dylan Sisson will demo how these techniques can be created without compositing. Learn how you can use the tools for free with Non-Commercial RenderMan.
Software
Technical
13:15 - 14:30
Lunch Break
14:30 - 15:30
Expert Discussion: Animation Production - Surviving A Global Crisis from Cartoon Network & Nickelodeon's Perspective
By
Carlene Tan Director Original Animation APAC, WarnerMedia Entertainment Network
Syahrizan Mansor Vice President, Nickelodeon Brand, Asia , ViacomCBS Networks Asia
Irwan Junaidy Co-founder, The R&D Studio

This year has been a challenging year for many businesses and the Animation industry was not excluded. This expert discussion will shed some light as to how two giants in the industry are doing business in the new norm of 2020. Learn about the opportunities available for Animation production
Business
Growth
15:30 - 15:45
15-min Break
15:45 - 16:30
Fly with Monsta
By
Nizam Razak Chief Executive Officer, Animonsta Studios

Monsta had many projects planned for 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic they had to pivot and reprioritize their strategies. Monsta's plans for their IPs - Mechamato, BoBoiBoy and Papa & Pipi were all impacted . 'Fly With Monsta' to discover how they dealt with these challenges, adapting to the new norm and finding new opportunities.
Business
Growth
16:30 - 16:45
15-min Break
16:45 - 17:45
Make it Happen!!
By
Sidney Kombo-Kintombo Animation Supervisor, Weta Digital

Have you ever wondered what goes into the making of blockbuster movies such as Avengers: End Game, Infinity War, Planet of the Apes or Guardian of the Galaxy? Sidney once did. Congo-born Sidney Kombo-Kitombo, an Animation Supervisor with Weta Digital will share, what goes into the making of a blockbuster movie, advise and give you tips on how it’s done.
Growth
Technical

10 September 2020
10:00 - 11:15
Featured Session: Deep Dive: Decoding the Water Horse and the Wind Spirit in Frozen 2
By
Steve Goldberg VFX Supervisor, Walt Disney Animation Studios

Frozen 2 Visual Effects Supervisor Steve Goldberg will have an in-depth look into the unique artistic, technological, and social engineering challenges of creating the characters of the Water Horse and the Wind Spirit
Growth
Technical
11:15 - 11:30
15-min Break
11:30 - 12:30
New Growth Areas in the New (Creative Industry) Norm
By
Tatiana Kober President, Bejuba! Entertainment
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:00
In conversation with Andrew Bong and Usamah Zaid: Music Makes Movies
By
Andrew Bong Composer, Orchestrator & Music Producer,
Muhammad Usamah Zaid Yasin CEO & Co-Founder, WAU Animation

Since the very first silent films, music has been essential to the storytelling process. Music can create a convincing atmosphere of the movie setting, help tell the story and strike an emotional cord, all of which are elements that will have the audience wanting more. Could you imagine your favourite epic movie without a rousing musical score? Incorporating music into the films can not only make the final cut more interesting, but it also allows the audience the ability to connect emotionally to the characters and their situation as well as to reinforce the story and/or message. Interested to know how to score original music or find the right music for your movies, do join this
15:00 - 15:15
15-min Break
15:15 - 16:15
Creating a Netflix Originals: Finding Your Way
By
Edward Barnieh Manager, International Originals, Kids & Family, APAC., Netflix

Different ways in which studios and creators can come together to make an original animated show.
Business
Growth
16:15 - 16:30
15-min Break
16:30 - 17:30
Virtual Production / in Camera VFX - this session is Powered By Epic Games
By
Sallyann Houghton Business Development Manager, Epic Games London Innovation Lab

This talk will give you a better understanding of virtual production / in camera VFX. Sallyann will share a short history of Epic Games, the Unreal Engine, and a brief word about Fortnite - we can’t not. Then begin a deeper dive into virtual production, RealTime visual effects and end with a case study on The Mandalorian.
Growth
Technical
17:30 - 18:00
Award Announcement & Closing Remarks

Buyers

Agustinus Bagus Abimanyu

International Acquisition 3 FTA (RCTI, MNCTV, GTV) Dept Head
GTV / MNC Media

Airin Zainul

Director IP Animation and Licensing & Merchandising
Primeworks Studios

Aitor Garcia

C.E.O.
Arait Multimedia

Andrea Lok

Manager, Content Sales & Aggregation
Primeworks Studios

Aziemah Azman

Manager, IP Animation
Primeworks Studios

Ben Flint

COO
Vuulr

Carlene Tan

Director Original Animation APAC
WarnerMedia Entertainment Network

Carmel Travers

CEO / Executive Producer
Pop Family Entertainment

Don Anderson

Head of Family & Learning Partnerships
YouTube APAC

Doristha Happy Andhini

International Acquisition 3 FTA Section Head
GTV / MNC Media

Edward Barnieh

Manager, International Originals, Kids & Family, APAC.
Netflix

Elena Syaza Abdul Rahim

AVP, Strategy & Business Development
MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems

Erika Widyasari

International Acquisition 3 FTA (RCTI, MNCTV, GTV) Section Head
MNCTV / MNC Media

Fahmi Mahidin

Managing Director
Payang Group (m) Sdn Bhd

Gisela Abrams

Senior Vice President, Global Partnership
Licensing international

Hitendra Merchant

CEO
Yoboho New Media

Ian Lambur

EVP, Content Strategy & Co-Productions
Cloud Co Entertainment

Janice Li

Senior Acquisition Manager
SHENZHEN TENCENT COMPUTER SYSTEMS COMPANY LIMITED

Jaskirat Singh “Kabir” Gill

COO
USP Studios Pvt. Ltd.

Jillianne Reinseth

Senior Vice President, Creative Affairs at eOne Family & Brands
e-One Entertainment

Jinsu Shin

Producer / Commissioner
EBS

Kathy Page-Cowan

Head of Production
Gaumont

Ken Faier

El Presidente and CEO
Epic Story Media Inc

Kimberly Dennison

SVP, Animation & Family
Gaumont

Leslie Lee

Vice President of Kids Content
WarnerMedia Entertainment Network

Lulu Zhao

Producer
iQIYI

Lyn Nasihin

General Manager, Content Distribution
Primeworks Studios

Rajesh Kewalram Jagtiani

CEO
PT SPECTRUM FILM

Rikhi Narula

Co-Founder
The Future Playground Pte Ltd

Marie-Laure Roche

Head of Global Sales Distributor / Sales Agent
Jetpack Distribution Limited

Marissa Hanafi

Head of OTT & Content
POPS Worldwide

Maurice Goh

Content Acquisition and Strategy
Cawro

Melissa Vega

Head of Barcelona Office - International Sales
Dandelooo

Michael Milo

CEO
Muslim Kids TV

Nico Lockhart

Head of Production
WildBrain Spark

Rachel Taylor

Commercial Director
WildBrain Spark

Richard Rowe

Director International Acquisitions and Co-Productions
WildBrain

Rohani Musa

Assistant Director , Creative Content Unit
RTM

Sagar Khemani

Senior Content Acquisition Manager
Noor Play

Scott Weitz

Founder
Driver Studios

Sean Chu

CEO
WeKids

Sharon Gomes

COO
Little Airplane Productions

Sharon Moverman

VP of Acquisitions and International Operations
Hop! Media Group

Sridhar Sreekakula

CEO
Barking Cow Media Group

Suzanne Ryan

CEO
SLR Productions

Syahira Safuan Wong

Associate, Content Development
MEASAT Broadcast Network System Sdn Bhd

Syahrizan Mansor

Vice President, Nickelodeon Brand, Asia
ViacomCBS Networks Asia

Syarifah Hadli

Senior Associate, Brand Commercialization
Measat Broadcast Network Systems

Tatiana Kober

President
Bejuba! Entertainment

Uttam Pal Singh

Head of channel
Discovery Kids

Vanessa Windhager

Sales Executive
Studio 100

Partners & Sponsors

Supporting Partners

Diamond Partner

Platinum Partners

Media Partners

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Kre8tif! 2020 Virtual Conference is Live!!

ANNOUNCEMENT: MDEC REOPENS ITS OFFICE ON 13 JULY 2020

At Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), our main priority is the well-being of our colleagues, partners, clients, stakeholders, and our community. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 and the announcement of movement control order (MCO) by the Government of Malaysia, MDEC has taken precautionary measures to minimise the risks on our communities arising from the Covid-19 health pandemic. We have been complying strictly with the guidance from the Government of Malaysia and health authorities.

As we move into the Recovery MCO (RMCO) phase, we are pleased to announce that MDEC will resume its operations effective 13 July 2020. We will gradually allow our employees to return to the office on a team rotation basis and resume full operation

Visitors are requested to make prior appointments before visiting our offices. >It is also compulsory for visitors to adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Our offices in the following locations are now open to serve you better.

MDEC HQ, Cyberjaya. – Please make an appointment at https://mdec.my/contact-us/ prior to visiting our office
or email to clic@mdec.com.my for more information.
LEVEL UP Inc, Bangsar South. (Resume full operations)
ADAX, Bangsar South – Please email to hayatiharun@mdec.com.my to request for an appointment.
Krea8tif! Inc (formerly known as MAC3@Launchpad) (Resume full operations)
MSC Malaysia eXpats Centres (located at Jalan Teknokrat in Cyberjaya and Northern Region Centre in Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang) To request an appointment at eXpats, please click at& appt.expats.com.my or www.expats.com.my/contact to fill in the form.
Visitors to The Orbit office located at Bangsar South are requested to schedule an appointment at least a day prior by contacting hello@theorbit.io
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Monday to Friday : 9:00am to 6:00pm

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or Email to clic@mdec.com.my

We highly encourage everyone to continue leveraging the use of digital technology to conduct virtual meetings internally and with clients.

MDEC remain committed to serving our community of stakeholders during this ‘New Normal’.

Thank you

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