The Malaysia Digital Content Festival (MYDCF) Biz Day 2024 served as a dynamic gathering, uniting key stakeholders and innovators from various sectors, including animation, digital gaming, XR technologies, the metaverse, and the ever-evolving landscape of creative technology.
Spanning over three exhilarating days, this highly anticipated event was packed with insightful workshops, productive business meetings, and exciting opportunities for international collaborations, firmly establishing Malaysia’s position as a burgeoning regional hub for digital creativity.
The event was officially inaugurated by YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, the Minister of Digital, alongside YB Tuan Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh, Chairman of MDEC. This significant occasion underscored Malaysia’s ambitious goal of becoming a leading digital creative hub in the region by the year 2030. Attracting a diverse array of over 1,000 participants from countries such as Malaysia, South Korea, India, China, Japan, Iran, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines, MYDCF Biz Day 2024 showcased more than 100 distinguished speakers from North America, Europe, Australia, and across the region. This vibrant platform not only facilitated meaningful collaborations but also aimed to drive innovation within the digital creative industry.
A notable highlight of the MYDCF Biz Day 2024 was the prestigious SEA Awards 2024, an esteemed event dedicated to recognizing and honoring the most outstanding digital content creators across Southeast Asia. The SEA Awards celebrated excellence in various domains, including animation, digital content creation, and gaming, highlighting the immense potential and talent present within the region’s digital creative industries.
This year’s awards witnessed an impressive array of over 300 submissions from more than 10 countries, showcasing the rich talent and diversity that characterize the Southeast Asian digital creative ecosystem. The awards provided a valuable platform for creators to achieve international recognition, further solidifying Malaysia’s leadership role in the sector.
The SEA Awards 2024 featured three prominent categories:
1. SEA Game Awards – This category received a remarkable 107 submissions from over 10 countries, with the awards set to honor the finest achievements in Southeast Asian gaming across 13 distinguished categories. Among the standout winners was Toge Productions from Indonesia, which proudly secured two awards for Best Audio Design and Best Game Design, underscoring their commitment to excellence in the gaming industry.
2. SEA Kre8tif! Awards – This segment received an impressive 147 submissions from across the region, with nine awards dedicated to celebrating significant achievements in animation and creative content. Noteworthy winners included Rawr Pictures, whose ambitious project, The Muralz—Year of the Flying Dragon, swept multiple categories, taking home awards for both Best Audio Design and Best Animation Motion Graphics, reflecting the creativity and innovation prevalent in Southeast Asia.
3. 26th DigiCon6 Asia Malaysia Circuit – This year’s competition received 49 submissions, culminating in three awards that recognized Malaysian creators for their exceptional storytelling abilities and creative prowess. Organized by Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings, Inc. (TBS Japan), the DigiCon6 ASIA Awards represents an annual digital content competition across Asia, highlighting the best in the field.
As a regional partner, MDEC has been actively organizing the DigiCon6 ASIA Awards in Malaysia for several years, dedicating efforts to identify and support promising creative talents by promoting and recognizing their digital content creations. Through the successful execution of MYDCF Biz Day 2024, MDEC, alongside its strategic partners, is eager to continue propelling the digital creative industry forward, fostering new opportunities for talent across Southeast Asia. With the robust support from industry leaders and the Ministry of Digital, Malaysia is well-positioned to remain at the forefront of digital content creation and innovation within the region.
In total, the SEA Awards 2024 honored an impressive 31 winners across the three categories, celebrating the pinnacle of Southeast Asia’s digital artistry and showcasing the remarkable contributions made by creators throughout the region.
