With the theme of Pulse, see which of the 10 BMW Shorties finalists is your favourite

The BMW Shorties 2024 competition, Malaysia’s longest-running and most prestigious creative initiative, has announced its 10 finalists. This year’s theme, PULSE, celebrates the heartbeat of creativity and the drive that fuels storytellers. Chosen from a record 152 submissions, the finalists are now vying for the Grand Prize of RM80,000, which will be awarded at the BMW Shorties Awards Night.

A Passion

Sashi Ambihaipahan, Director of Corporate Communications and Sustainability at BMW Group Malaysia, shared that the enthusiasm for digital content creation continues to grow, with PULSE reflecting the surge in passion for creative storytelling. It is god to see talent being encouraged in this way too.

Nadiah Hamzah, one of the judges and an award-winning director, commented that this year’s entries perfectly captured the theme, showcasing the passion that propels Malaysia’s creative community forward. Fellow judge Tunku Mona Riza added that the diverse range of genres, from heartfelt dramas to bold experimental films, demonstrated the creativity and dedication of this year’s participants.

The Finalists

The BMW Shorties 2024 Finalists are:

1. Mourning Visit | 返歸 – Chan Teik Quan

2. Tomorrow is Spring | வருங்காலம் வசந்தகாலம் – Krityishaa A/P Karunagaran

3. From Aini To Europa – Sidney Chan

4. Neural – Deru Inara

5. Another Kind of Life – Muhammad Fattah Fawzy bin A Rahman

6. Here Without The Sun – Chong Bao Quan

7. On The Line | 抉擇 – Chew Boon Wai

8. Metronorm – Danial Nawawi

9. DENGAR BANG$@!* – Nur Nasuha binti Fairus

10. Still, The Same – Ronald Chan Jun Chuan

The Awards Night and screening of the finalists’ works will take place on 7 December at REXKL, Kuala Lumpur, starting at 3:30 PM. Members of the public are invited to watch the films and vote for the People’s Choice Award online until 7 December, 6:00 PM. So don’t miss out on this extraordinary display of talent.