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About BAGFA festival rooted in Borneo.
A festival rooted in Borneo.
Pointed at the future.
BAGF supports Sarawak's vision of becoming a leading digital and creative-economy hub by nurturing local talent, attracting industry players, and connecting Borneo's creators with global opportunities.
The Vision
From the longhouse to the pipeline.
Borneo has always been a place of stories, carried through craft, dance, music and the silhouette of the hornbill in flight. BAGF takes that storytelling tradition and points it at the screens of tomorrow: feature animation, AAA games, interactive media and the IP that will define the next decade of Southeast Asian content.
The ambition is direct: position Sarawak and Borneo as a regional centre for animation, games and digital innovation by investing in talent, importing expertise, and giving local studios a platform to be seen by publishers and audiences worldwide.
What We DoThree pillars.
Three pillars.
One festival.
Attract Industry
Bring publishers, investors and senior studio leads into Kuching for business matching, elevator pitches and the chance to meet local IP at the source.
Position the Region
Build BAGF into a recognised marker of ASEAN's animation and games calendar, earning Sarawak a permanent seat at the table.
Organisers & Partners
Who's behind BAGF.
BAGF 2026 is an initiative of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, in close partnership with the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation and the Sarawak Government.
MDEC
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation leads Malaysia's digital-economy growth, including animation, games and creative-content industries.
SDEC
Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation drives Sarawak's transformation into a regional hub for digital and creative industries.
Sarawak Government
Strategic state support connects BAGF to tourism, education, talent development and Sarawak's broader digital-economy agenda.
5
Days
2
Venues in Kuching
20+
Countries Represented
1st
Of Its Kind in Borneo
The Brand
Every detail tells the story.
The BAGF identity is a deliberate fusion. Bold blocky typography meets the hornbill, while tribal zigzag patterns frame a 3D-textured masthead that nods to gaming and animation pipelines.
Yellow and black bring energy and authority; earth, teal and red bring warmth, play and impact across the full festival system.
Press & Media
For interviews, press accreditation and high-resolution media assets, get in touch with the communications team.
General Enquiries
Questions about programming, partnerships, attending or anything else? Talk to the BAGF team directly.