AdminFollowing its vibrant debut, PIXORAMA returns on 28–29 June 2025 at the Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC), positioning itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most progressive celebrations of screen-based design. Organised by Malaysia’s digital art and new media collective, Filamen, the event elevates its scope this year with a bold new theme — Happy Accidents — inviting the creative community to embrace imperfection and spontaneity in their visual storytelling journeys.
PIXORAMA 2025 continues its mission of honouring the “gods of pixels” while expanding its horizons beyond motion graphics to immersive animation and interactive media. The event reaffirms Malaysia’s emerging role as a regional hub for digital creativity, offering a platform where ideas, experimentation, and artistic risk converge in technicolour brilliance.
Regional creativity unite
This year’s speaker line-up reflects a wider regional reach, featuring 12 luminaries from across Asia-Pacific. Among them are Australia’s Ben Marriott, an influential motion designer and educator whose YouTube tutorials have empowered countless artists, and Singapore’s Mojoko, the mind behind the renowned GIF Fest. Also joining are Indonesia’s Arasdotus, the team behind the haunting visuals of Netflix’s Nightmares and Daydreams, and Vietnam’s Phong Luong, known for fusing 2D and 3D motion in unique visual languages.
From the Philippines, Inksurge brings their signature approach of cultural storytelling infused with modern aesthetics. Malaysia’s own creative icons round off the programme, including Jared Lee of Grim Film, who garnered global attention for the award-winning animated short Horologist, Perez OldSkool, the visual maestro behind Polis Evo and Abang Long Fadil, and Azarikh Amran, whose art has graced collaborations with singer-songwriter Yuna.
Complementing the speaker sessions is a cutting-edge motion graphic exhibition featuring digital artworks by Southeast Asian talents. This curated showcase offers attendees a rare opportunity to experience the region’s visual zeitgeist under one roof.
Happy Accidents
The 2025 theme, Happy Accidents, reflects a shift in creative philosophy — one that values unpredictability, process, and unpolished brilliance. The event encourages creators to explore the potential of “unfinished thoughts” and unexpected outcomes that often serve as catalysts for true innovation in visual storytelling.
Over two days, PIXORAMA will feature talks, exhibitions, and networking sessions designed to inspire, educate, and connect. Attendees can expect intimate knowledge sharing, case studies, behind-the-scenes insights, and thought-provoking discussions on creative failure and breakthrough moments. The festival aims to dismantle perfectionism in favour of experimentation — a powerful message for both established professionals and aspiring talents.
A gathering for Southeast Asia’s creative vanguard
PIXORAMA 2025 is open to a broad spectrum of attendees — from students, educators, and industry veterans to design studios, filmmakers, and digital art collectives. With a regional spirit at its core, the event promises meaningful collaborations, career development opportunities, and a deeper appreciation for the role of screen-based design in contemporary storytelling.
Tickets are available now, with early bird prices at RM180 (inclusive of PIXORAMA merchandise) until 25 May 2025. General admission is RM210, with student discounts and group packages also offered. An upper-floor ticket tier is available for RM99, making the event accessible to a wider audience.
Supported by the Australian High Commission and local partners such as PJPAC, GoodTalkAisha, and Craff by Cipsi, PIXORAMA 2025 is set to be a landmark event in Malaysia’s creative calendar — where passion, pixels, and people converge in a shared celebration of digital design.
For more information and ticket bookings, visit https://bit.ly/pixorama2025 or follow @pixo.rama on Instagram for the latest updates.
Jimmy Tan
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