ASIA CREATIVE ARTS
Asia Creative Arts is a non-profit charitable organization that stands as a rising force in Asia’s creative and cinematic landscape, proudly rooted in Malaysia - the heart of the region’s cultural crossroads. As an independent, non-profit organization, it is devoted to fostering the growth of film, arts, and the wider creative industries across Malaysia, ASEAN, and the broader Asian continent.
Guided by a mission to nurture creativity, cultural exchange, and innovation, Asia Creative Arts serves as a bridge uniting filmmakers, artists, writers, and creative thinkers from diverse nations. Its initiatives are closely aligned with Malaysia’s national vision for cultural diplomacy and the creative economy - supporting the pillars of a progressive, sustainable, and inclusive society.
With a deep focus on empowering creative voices and building international collaboration, Asia Creative Arts flagship programs - including the Langkawi International Film Festival (LIFF), Creative Arts Academy & Fellowship, ASEAN-Asia Cultural Connect (AACC), Asia Performing Arts Biennale (APAB), Asia Literature & Writers’ Summit, Asia Art & Design Expo (AADE), Creative Sustainability Initiative, Creative Business & Investment Forum and Youth & Community Creative Program - aim to inspire and support emerging as well as established creators, enabling them to bring their stories and ideas to life and share them with the world.
As a catalyst for cross-border collaboration, innovation, and artistic excellence, Asia Creative Arts Berhad is shaping Malaysia’s identity as a vibrant global hub for film, arts, and cultural innovation — where imagination meets opportunity, and Asia’s creative spirit finds its voice on the world stage.
Langkawi International Film Festival (LIFF)
Launched in 2026, the Langkawi International Film Festival (LIFF) stands as Malaysia’s premier global film platform - a visionary initiative transforming the Jewel of Kedah into Asia’s New Film Paradise. Framed by Langkawi’s breathtaking natural beauty, cultural depth and cinematic allure, LIFF invites the world to celebrate stories that bridge continents, traditions and generations.
Each year, the festival unites an inspiring mix of filmmakers, producers, distributors, students, investors and cultural visionaries for three extraordinary days of cinema, creativity and collaboration. Against the island’s stunning backdrop, LIFF unfolds through open-air screenings, curated masterclasses, film labs and vibrant cultural showcases - illuminating Malaysia’s creative soul.
More than a festival, LIFF is a movement - a celebration of Malaysia’s multicultural identity and a gateway for global storytelling, sustainability and co-production. As the creative heartbeat of the region, Langkawi becomes a meeting ground for cinephiles, families and industry leaders to experience the unifying power of film.
Proudly part of Visit Malaysia 2026, LIFF positions Langkawi not only as a jewel of tourism but as a strategic cultural bridge connecting Asia with the international film community - a destination where cinema, culture and nature converge.
OPEN-AIR
Experience cinema under the stars - where Langkawi’s natural beauty becomes part of the story. Audiences gather on beaches, courtyards and hilltop venues to enjoy world cinema in a breathtaking open-air setting. Each screening blends film, nature and community creating unforgettable cinematic nights.
FILM LABS
The festival’s film labs are incubators for innovation - bringing together emerging filmmakers, writers and producers to refine scripts, develop projects and connect with mentors. Through one-to-one feedback, workshops, and networking, participants turn creative ideas into viable productions ready for global audiences.
LIFF NATIVE VOICE EXCHANGE (NVE)
LIFF Native Voice Exchange (NVE) is a flagship conversation where international celebrities, filmmakers, and cultural icons speak in their mother tongues. With simultaneous interpretation and on-screen captions, NVE transforms a multilingual stage into a shared cinematic dialogue. Presented as an IMLD Dialogue in tribute to UNESCO’s International Mother Language Day, NVE celebrates authenticity, inclusion, and the power of language to connect cultures across borders. More than just a talk, it’s a living expression of identity, emotion, and storytelling at its purest.
