Directors Think Tank wins big at the 2024 Malaysian Kancil Award Show

Directors Think Tank made a major splash at the recent KANCIL AWARD 2024 in Malaysia, walking away with Production House of the Year and an impressive haul of awards across multiple categories. The production house claimed 2 Silvers, including Film Editing for Hyrul Anuar’s Self Promo and BM Copywriting for Foodpanda Halal Tak?.

In addition, Directors Think Tank bagged 7 Bronze Awards, highlighting their versatility and skill across a range of creative fields. Notable wins included Film Direction for Maybank Up-Up (Rajay Singh), Visual Effects for Maybank Up-Up (Rajay Singh), and Cinematography for HSBC Malaysia 140 Years and Beyond (Nicholas Lam). The house also earned recognition for their work on Foodpanda Halal Tak?, Bank Negara Malaysia Jangan Scam Hatiku, and Grab Aku Sebuah Beg Pesanan, demonstrating their strong presence in both direction and visual effects.

Directors Think Tank also earned 12 Merit Awards, celebrating achievements in Film Direction, Cinematography, Editing, Visual Effects, and Animation across campaigns like MAS Timeless Hospitality, Toyota Our People Our Strength, and HSBC Malaysia 140 Years and Beyond.

“It’s been a tough year for everyone, but this recognition has brought a much-needed boost of energy to the team. Directors Think Tank is incredibly grateful for the support and we are excited to keep creating meaningful work that resonates with audiences. These awards reflect the collective effort of everyone involved in each project, and the team is motivated to continue pushing creative boundaries,” said a DTT representative.

Winning List
– Production House of the year

– 2 x Silvers
– FILM EDITING – HYRUL ANUAR SELF PROMO – HYRUL ANUAR
– BM COPYWRITING – FOODPANDA HALAL TAK? – HYRUL ANUAR

7 x Bronze
– FILM DIRECTION – MAYBANK UP-UP – RAJAY SINGH
– MUSIC IN FILM – MAYBANK UP-UP – RAJAY SINGH
– VISUAL EFFECT – MAYBANK UP-UP – RAJAY SINGH
– FILM DIRECTION – FOODPANDA HALAL TAK? – HYRUL ANUAR
– FILM DIRECTION – BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA – JANGAN SCAM HATIKU – HYRUL ANUAR
– CINEMATOGRAPHY – HSBC MALAYSIA – 140 YEARS AND BEYOND – NICHOLAS LAM
– VISUAL EFFECT – GRAB – AKU SEBUAH BEG PESANAN – HYRUL ANUAR

12 x Merit
– EDITING – FOODPANDA HALAL TAK? – HYRUL ANUAR
– CINEMATOGRAPHY – FOODPANDA HALAL TAK? – HYRUL ANUAR
– FILM DIRECTION – MAS TIMELESS HOSPITALITY – SLING NG
– VISUAL EFFECTS – MAS TIMELESS HOSPITALITY – SLING NG
– PRODUCTION DESIGN – MAS TIMELESS HOSPITALITY – SLING NG
– FILM DIRECTION – TOYOTA – OUR PEOPLE OUR STRENGTH – NICHOLAS LAM
– EDITING – TOYOTA – OUR PEOPLE OUR STRENGTH – NICHOLAS LAM
– CINEMATOGRAPHY – TOYOTA – OUR PEOPLE OUR STRENGTH – NICHOLAS LAM
– FILM DIRECTION – HSBC MALAYSIA – 140 YEARS AND BEYOND – NICHOLAS LAM
– EDITING – HSBC MALAYSIA – 140 YEARS AND BEYOND – NICHOLAS LAM
– ANIMATION – NULBARICH – JUST A GAME – NAOTO MITAKE
– ANIMATION – ADFEST OFFICIAL PROMO – LEONG YUER
– CINEMATOGRAPHY – Under Amour – Zidd for MorexNeeraj Chopra – RAJAY SINGH