Ayie Ibrahim

Ayie Ibrahim, (Aie Ibrahim) merupakan seorang Penerbit, Pengarah Animasi, 2D Animator dan Storyboard Artist dari Malaysia. Beliau juga memegang gelaran Professor of Practice melalui Asia e-University sejak tahun 2024. Lahir pada 1976 dan dibesarkan di Johor Bahru, beliau kini menetap di Kuala Lumpur. Beliau merupakan salah "key player" industri animasi Malaysia, dan mengasaskan Creatvtoon Studio & Training Centre. Beliau adalah pereka dan pelukis animasi yang memfokuskan Animasi 2D (2 Dimensi).

Ayie Ibrahim (also known as Aie Ibrahim) is a Malaysian producer, animation director, 2D animator, and storyboard artist. He has held the title of Professor of Practice at Asia e-University since 2024. Born in 1976 and raised in Johor Bahru, he is currently based in Kuala Lumpur. He is regarded as one of the key players in the Malaysian animation industry and is the founder of Creatvtoon Studio & Training Centre. He is an animation designer and illustrator with a primary focus on 2D (two-dimensional) animation.

 Pengenalan / Introduction 
Menurut Amir Hamzah, dari Persatuan Animasi Malaysia (ANIMAS), animasi 2D adalah salah satu daripada pelbagai genre penghasilan animasi di dunia. Animasi 2D berkehendakkan perekanya melukis helaian-demi helaian bagi menghasilkan ilusi pergerakan yang menghasilkan sesebuah persembahan animasi. Biasanya sesebuah animasi dimainkan dalam kiraan 12-25 frame sesaat (12-25 fps) untuk menyajikan satu persembahan animasi yang baik. 

Sesebuah animasi yang baik memerlukan ketelitian penghasilan terutamanya memahami dan menguasai 12 prinsip animasi yang telah digariskan oleh penerbitan Walt Disney selain prinsip-prinsip asas pergerakan animasi yang lain. Di sinilah kehebatan dan keupayaan saudara Aie Ibrahim. Beliau sangat menguasai kemahiran animasi serta prinsip-prinsip animasi berkenaan. Maka tidak hairanlah sentuhan dan buah tangan animasi beliau sangat mahal dan sering menjadi contoh ikutan kepada penerbit animasi yang lain. Dengan kepakaran dan kehebatan beliau sepanjang menyusur arus Industri Animasi Malaysia, kini beliau adalah pengasas dan teraju utama di Creatvtoon Studio. Selain itu beliau juga menyumbang buah fikir dan kemahiran beliau melalui pendidikan dalam usaha meramaikan lagi pelapis dalam industri animasi terutamanya animasi 2D Malaysia. 

According to Amir Hamzah from the Animation Association of Malaysia (ANIMAS), 2D animation is one of the many genres of animation production worldwide. 2D animation requires the artist to draw frame by frame in order to create the illusion of movement that results in an animated presentation. Typically, an animation is played at a rate of 12 to 25 frames per second (12–25 fps) to deliver a high-quality animated performance. 

A well-produced animation demands great attention to detail, particularly a strong understanding and mastery of the 12 principles of animation established by Walt Disney, in addition to other fundamental principles of animated motion. This is where the excellence and capability of Aie Ibrahim stand out. He possesses a high level of mastery in animation skills and animation principles. It is therefore not surprising that his animated works are highly valued and often serve as references for other animation producers. With his expertise and distinguished journey throughout the Malaysian animation industry, he is now the founder and leading figure of Creatvtoon Studio. Furthermore, he contributes his knowledge and skills through education, with the aim of nurturing future talents in the industry, particularly within Malaysia’s 2D animation sector.

 Kerjaya Animasi / Animation Career 
Setelah tamat Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) pada 1995, Aie terus berkecimpung di dalam dunia animasi dengan menyertai produksi animasi Usop Sontorian dibawah bimbingan kartunis tersohor Malaysia, Ibrahim Anon @ Ujang. Beliau terus menerus belajar dan menimba ilmu melalui alam pekerjaan. Antara guru bagi beliau dalam animasi adalah Allahyarham Kamn Ismail dan Ujang atau nama sebenarnya Ibrahim Anon di penerbitan Kharisma Pictures (penerbit animasi Usop Sontorian). 

Pada 1996, beliau berguru pula dengan Bapa Animasi Negara, Pak Hassan Abdul Muthalib melalui penerbitan animasi Silat Legenda sebuah Filem Cereka Animasi Pertama di Malaysia. Selain itu, sepanjang berkarya, nama Mike Ismail dan Syed Hassan Al-Mashoor juga tidak dapat dinafikan sebagai antara guru-guru beliau. Aie terus aktif berkarya dan melibatkan diri dalam pelbagai produksi animasi dan studio.

Tahun 2003 merupakan peluang beliau mengemudi produksi sebagai Pengarah Animasi di Inspidea Sdn Bhd. Ini melonjakkan nama beliau di persada industri animasi tempatan sebagai pengarah animasi, seterusnya membuka peluang lebih luas kepada beliau untuk mengemudi produksi animasi yang lain. Pada tahun 2006, beliau mula terlibat dengan siri animasi CJ the DJ, usahasama antara syarikat yang berpusat di Australia, KAPOW Pictures dan syarikat animasi tempatan, Vision Animation.

Berbekalkan kepakaran, kemahiran dan pengalaman yang beliau perolehi, pada 2010 beliau mengasaskan Creatvtoon Studio, sebuah produksi yang menyediakan perkhidmatan produksi seperti penyediaan fasa pra-produksi, rekabentuk produksi, papan cerita & animatic, animation production pipeline dan pasca produksi. Pada 2020, beliau telah mendapat bantuan dana kreatif melalui MDEC untuk mengusahakan penerbitan sebuah filem animasi pendek The Pillar of Strength, iaitu sebuah filem pendek berdurasi 7 minit 30 saat dalam mengangkat keunikan budaya dan adat resam masyarakat dayak di Kepulauan Borneo sebagai sebuah khazanah baharu animasi tanah air. Filem animasi pendek ini telah mendapat anugerah dan penghargaan dari festival filem & animasi dari dalam dan luar negara. Pencapaian & Anugerah

After completing the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) in 1995, Aie immediately ventured into the animation industry by joining the production of Usop Sontorian under the mentorship of Malaysia’s renowned cartoonist, Ibrahim Anon, also known as Ujang. He continued to learn and refine his skills through hands-on professional experience. Among his mentors in animation were the late Kamn Ismail and Ujang (Ibrahim Anon) at Kharisma Pictures, the production company behind Usop Sontorian.

In 1996, he further apprenticed under the guidance of Malaysia’s Father of Animation, Hassan Abdul Muthalib, through the animated feature film Silat Legenda, the first animated feature film produced in Malaysia. Throughout his career, Mike Ismail and Syed Hassan Al-Mashoor are also acknowledged as among his influential mentors. Aie remained actively involved in numerous animation productions and studios during this period.

In 2003, he was given the opportunity to lead production as an Animation Director at Inspidea Sdn Bhd. This milestone elevated his profile within the local animation industry and opened wider opportunities for him to direct other animation productions. In 2006, he became involved in the animated television series CJ the DJ, a collaboration between Australia-based KAPOW Pictures and local animation company Vision Animation.

Drawing upon the expertise, skills, and experience he had accumulated, he founded Creatvtoon Studio in 2010. The studio provides comprehensive production services, including pre-production planning, production design, storyboarding and animatics, animation production pipelines, and post-production services. In 2020, he received creative funding support from the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to produce a short animated film titled The Pillar of Strength. The 7-minute-30-second film highlights the unique culture and customs of the Dayak community in Borneo as a new contribution to Malaysia’s animation heritage. The short animated film has received awards and recognition from film and animation festivals both locally and internationally. 

 Kerjaya Akademik / Academic Career 
Kepakaran dan pengalaman Aie Ibrahim sepanjang berkecimpung di dalam industri animasi menjadikan beliau antara rujukan utama sebagai tenaga pengajar. Beliau mendapat tawaran mengajar secara sambilan di beberapa institusi pendidikan bermula 2009 hingga kini, 2025.

Aie Ibrahim’s expertise and extensive experience in the animation industry have positioned him as a key reference figure in animation education. He has received offers to serve as a part-time lecturer at several educational institutions from 2009 until the present, 2025.
+TahunInstitusi PendidikanJawatanKursus2009 - 2011The One Academy,
Sunway & PenangPensyarah JemputanAnimasi 2D2011 - 2013Dasein Acedemy 0f Art, 
Kuala LumpurPensyarah SambilanAnimasi 2D2016 - 2017Point College,
Kota DamansaraPensyarah SambilanProjek Akhir Animasi2017 - 2019The One Acedemy,
PenangPensyarah JemputanAnimasi 2D2009 - 2020Fakulti Teater, Filem & Animasi,
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)Pensyarah SambilanAnimasi 2D.
Rekabentuk Karekter Animasi2021 - 2023Creatvtoon AcademyPengasas, Master TrainerAnimasi2023 - kiniAsia Pacific UniversityPensyarah AnimasiAnimasi 2D & Projek Akhir

 Pendidikan dan Akademik / Education and Academic Background 

Selain mengajar di institusi pendidikan awam dan swasta, beliau turut menyumbang pengetahuan, pengalaman dan kepakaran sebagai Panel Penasihat Industri, dan Panel Penilai Luar bagi Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia (MQA) dan Standard Kemahiran Pekerjaan Kebangsaan (NOSS) di bawah Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK) di dalam bidang Animasi. 

Pembelajaran sepanjang hayat menjadi tunjang inspirasi kepada Aie Ibrahim. Dengan pengalaman, kepakaran yang beliau miliki, beliau memperolehi Sijil "Certified Toon Boom Trainer" pada 2016 oleh Toon Boom Inc. yang berpusat di Kanada.  Pada tahun yang sama, beliau memperolehi Diploma Lanjutan 2D dan Diploma Lanjutan 3D (Tahap 5) kerana peranan beliau sebagai salah seorang pembangun NOSS bagi bidang Animasi 2D & 3D di bawah JPK. 

Walaupun sudah mempunyai kepakaran yang tinggi di dalam bidang animasi, beliau terus mencari ilmu. Beliau seterusnya mendapatkan pensijilan APEL C daripada MQA, dan melayakkan beliau melanjutkan pengajian ke peringkat Ijazah Sarjana. Aie Ibrahim seterusnya melanjutkan pengajian Ijazah Sarjana Kebudayaan dan Industri Kreatif (Master of Cultural & Creative Industry) di Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) dan berjaya memperolehi Ijazah Sarjana pada tahun 2022. Pada tahun 2024, beliau dianugerahkan jawatan sebagai Professor of Practice oleh Asia e-University. 

In addition to teaching at public and private educational institutions, he has also contributed his knowledge, experience, and expertise as an Industry Advisory Panel member and External Evaluation Panelist for the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS) under the Department of Skills Development (JPK) in the field of animation. 

Lifelong learning serves as a core inspiration for Aie Ibrahim. With the experience and expertise he has accumulated, he obtained the Certified Toon Boom Trainer certification in 2016 from Toon Boom Inc., a Canada-based company. In the same year, he was awarded the Advanced Diploma in 2D Animation and Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation (Level 5) in recognition of his role as one of the NOSS developers for 2D and 3D Animation under JPK.

Despite his advanced level of expertise in animation, he continues to pursue further knowledge. He subsequently obtained APEL C certification from MQA, which qualified him to progress to postgraduate studies. He went on to pursue a Master of Cultural and Creative Industry at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and successfully graduated with a master’s degree in 2022. In 2024, he was conferred the title of Professor of Practice by Asia e-University.

 Filemografi / Filmography 

Berikut merupakan senarai animasi bersiri dan filem sepanjang penglibatan Aie Ibrahim di dalam industri animasi sejak 1995.

The following is a list of animated television series and films in which Aie Ibrahim has been involved throughout his career in the animation industry since 1995.
+TahunTajukStudioJenisPenglibatan1995 - 1996Usop SontorianKharisma PicturesAnimasi BersiriJunior Animator1996 - 1998Silat LagendaPeninsula AnimationFilem Cereka2D Assistant Animator, & Lead Clean Up Artist1999 - 2000PutihFine AnimationFilem CerekaCharacter Layout Artist2000 - 2003Nestle Dumex 6 Plus TVC, 
Dumex Honey TVC, 
Raid Insect Killer Campaign TVC, 
Staedtler Luna TVC , 
Kit Car Wax TV, 
Double Decker TVC, 
Nestle Chamyto TVCFat LizardIklan Komersil Televisyen2D Animator, & Clean Up Artist2003 - 2004Johan The Young ScientistInspideaAnimasi BersiriAnimation Director2005 - 2006Mustang Mama Football FeverInspideaAnimasi Bersiri PendekAnimation Director2007 - 2009CJ the DJKAPOW Pictures (Australia) & Vision Animation, (Malaysia)Animasi BersiriAnimation Director2011 - 2012Buzzy BeeLion Rock Ventures (New Zealand) & Lemon Sky, (Malaysia)Animasi BersiriAnimation Director & Storyboard Artist2013 - 2015Truck TownNelvana Production (Canada) & Lemon Sky, (Malaysia)Animasi Bersiri PendekAnimation Supervisor & 2D Effects Animation2013 - 2016Zero HeroCreatvtoon StudiosAnimasi Bersiri PendekIP Creator & Director2016 - 2017The Adventures of Laok, Paok & UlamOne Step DigitalAnimasi PendekIP Creator & Director2016 - 2017AstrolologyLemon SkySiri Animasi PendekAnimation Supervisor2016Star Wars LegoAnima Vitae & Lucasfilm (Disney) Siri Animasi PendekAnimation Consultant2017 - 2018AstrolologyLemon SkySiri Animasi PendekStoryboard & Animatic Supervisor2018 - 2019KiddyZuzza (Season 2)WildBrain & Lil Critter WorkshopAnimasi BersiriAnimatic Supervisor2019 - 2020S.A.L.E.M.: The Secret Archive of Legends, Enchantments, and MonstersSurfer Jack (USA)Pilot EpisodeAnimation Director2021The Pillar of StrengthCreatvtoon StudioFilem PendekProducer, Director, Animator

 Pencapaian & Anugerah / Achievements & Awards 

Berikut merupakan pencapaian dan anugerah yang telah beliau terima sepanjang karier dalam industri animasi.

The following are the achievements and awards he has received throughout his career in the animation industry.

+TahunAnugerahHarta IntelekKategoriPeranan20051st Runner up, 
Super Pitch Competition, SingaporeMustang MamaAnimasiPengarah Animasi2010Intellectual Property Creators Challenge (IPCC 2010)Zero HeroAnimasiPencipta, Pengarah2011Malaysia Animation Award 2011Zero HeroBest 2D AnimatorAnimator2011Malaysia Animation Award 2011Zero HeroBest Animation DirectorPengarah20112nd Place
Animation "Super Pitch" IPCC MalaysiaZero HeroAnimasiPencipta, Pengarah2012Highest Votes Winner,
The Next Big Thing 'Bananana'''
|Zero Hero|
|Pencipta, Pengarah
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|2015
|Intellectual Property Creators Challenge (IPCC 2015)|Laok, Paok & Ulam|Animasi Pendek
|Pencipta, Pengarah
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|2018
|1 st Prize Winner ‘StreetSmart’ Petronas Video Online Programme|‘StreetSmart’ Petronas|Animasi Pendek
|Pengarah
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|2020
|Digital Content Creators Challenge (DC3)|The Pillar of Strength|Filem Animasi Pendek
|Pencipta, Pengarah
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|2021
|Europe Film Festival, United Kingdom|The Pillar of Strength|Best Animation Film November 2021|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2021
|Cannes Short, France|The Pillar of Strength|Honorable Mention|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2021
|ARG International Film Festival, France|The Pillar of Strength|December Edition Winners|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2022
|Golden Harvest Film Festival, Japan 
|The Pillar of Strength|Best Animated Short|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2022
|Cinematic European Film Festival, Japan|The Pillar of Strength|Best Animated Short|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2022
|Couch Film Festival|The Pillar of Strength|Best Animated Short|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2022
|Emerald Peacock Film Festival, Germany|The Pillar of Strength|Best Animated Short|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2022
|Best Istanbul Film Festival, Turkiye|The Pillar of Strength|Best Animated Short|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2022
|FOCUS International Film Festival, Florida, USA|The Pillar of Strength|Best Animated Film|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2022
|Athens International Digital Film Festival, Greece|The Pillar of Strength|Best Animated Short|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2022
|Archaeology Channel International Film Festival, USA|The Pillar of Strength|Best Animation & Effects|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2022
|Golden FEMI Film Festival, Bulgaria|The Pillar of Strength|Best Animated Short|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2022
|International Companion Animal Film Festival, Korea|The Pillar of Strength|Best Animated Short|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2022
|International Motion Picture Awards, Canada|The Pillar of Strength|Best Animated Short|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2022
|Los Angeles Animation Festival (LAAF), USA|The Pillar of Strength|Best First-Time Filmmaker|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2022
|Bridge of Peace International Film Festival, France|The Pillar of Strength|Best Debut Short Film|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2023
|Maria Luisa Photo & Video Film Festival, Oviedo, Spain|The Pillar of Strength|Best Video Animation|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2023
|Global Short Film Awards (GSF Awards), USA|The Pillar of Strength|Best Nature Film|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2024
|ANIMED Mediterranean Animation Film Festival, Spain|The Pillar of Strength|Best Animation for Kids|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2024
|Human-Environment Care Film Festival, Canada|The Pillar of Strength|Best Cultural Diversity Film|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2025
|Ficsamas International Animation Festival, Brazil|The Pillar of Strength|Best Film
|Penerbit, Pengarah
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|2025
|Venice Lagoon Wave Film Festival, Italy|The Pillar of Strength''Best Animation Short MoviePenerbit, Pengarah

Pautan Luar
Ayie Ibrahim di Pengkalan Data Filem Internet (IMDb)

Ayie Ibrahim di LinkedIn