


Live action films produced in Malaysia in the 1980s and 1990s began to feature animated sequences, particularly in the opening credit sequence of films like Mekanik, Mat Gelap and Yes, Tuan, all made by Hassan Muthalib.

The coming years would see additional hand-drawn animated shorts: 1984`s Sang Kancil dan Monyet and a 1987 follow-up, Sang Kancil dan Buaya 1985`s Gagak Yang Bijak and Arnab Yang Sombong and Singa Yang Haloba both released in 1986, all written and directed by Hassan Abd. Xavier set to work on the first in-country animation short subject " Hikayat Sang Kancil" until 1978, although the short would not see a release until 1983.Ī screenshot from Hikayat Sang Kancil Animated Shorts A set designer working for the Unit named Anandam Xavier was asked to handle an animation project in 1961. The Malayan Film Unit was created by the British colonialists in 1946 with the intent to produce documentaries and public service announcements of the government and later renamed Filem Negara Malaysia. 5 Persatuan Animasi Malaysia (Animation Society of Malaysia)Įarly Animation Filem Negara Malaysia (Malayan Film Unit).4 Foreign Influence on Malaysian Animation.1.1 Filem Negara Malaysia (Malayan Film Unit).
