Producer Raf Zaini shares real production lessons, from last-minute changes to on-set decisions, offering practical insights into managing people, pressure, and process.

What began as a company getaway quickly turned into a creative crash course. Led by Business Lead Elroy Ramantan, the AICREATIVV team explored Bangkok’s vibrant design and media scene — discovering how culture, confidence, and collaboration continue to make the city one of Southeast Asia’s creative powerhouses.

From spontaneous collaborations to long-awaited milestones, October brought a mix of movement, growth, and reconnection for the AICREATIVV team. Here’s a look back at five moments that defined our month, each one reminding us why creativity, community, and courage matter just as much as craft.

A meteor brings sudden energy, light, and momentum — that’s how Syafi 'Aizzuddeen sees his role at AICREATIVV. He wants to make an impact, bring fresh ideas, and help move things forward. To him, it’s about growing not just as a creative, but as a person; because when you grow as a person, your work naturally follows.

From performer to finance lead, Ampuan Hafiz's journey at AICREATIVV is a story of growth, balance, and belonging; proving that sometimes, you find your team before your title.

Two generations of AICREATIVV interns returned to IBTE—some still studying, others now working—to share what the classroom can’t teach. Their full-circle stories were a reminder that growth starts when you try, and meaning follows when you give back.

At the Indigenous Exchange Festival (IXF) 2025 in Miri, Elroy Ramantan joined regional creatives to tackle a big question: how do we balance culture and commerce without losing meaning? His reflections highlighted the importance of intention, accountability, and collaboration — showing how Indigenous stories can thrive when guided by respect.

The National Theatre Festival Brunei 2025 brought three days of performances, workshops, and forums to the JIS Arts Centre — all rooted in Bruneian culture. For the third year in a row, AICREATIVV joined as creative partners and media team, capturing the energy onstage and behind the scenes. From design to coverage, it was our way of celebrating Brunei’s growing theatre community.

From business studies to media production, Alimin Affendi’s journey with AICREATIVV has been nothing short of transformative. What started as a simple “yes” to helping on a shoot grew into a full-time career defined by resilience, creativity, and a willingness to learn.

In just one year at AICREATIVV, Hisham Firdaus has grown from a reserved newcomer into a confident photographer trusted with projects ranging from the Tenun campaign to his first product photography for Potato Habit. His journey reflects not just technical growth, but also the culture of support, adaptability, and 'kaizen' that defines our creative agency in Brunei.

Stephanie Yong’s graduation from KIGS marks a full circle moment — from first meeting AICREATIVV during her viva presentation to celebrating with them in the crowd. Her journey from intern to full-time Creative Designer reflects resilience, growth, and a future filled with creative possibilities.

From being one of AICREATIVV’s first interns in 2023 to graduating with a degree in History and International Relations from UBD, Nuur Batrisyia Ali’s journey is a reminder that creativity can thrive in unexpected places. Her time at AICREATIVV shaped her resilience, storytelling, and confidence—lessons she now carries proudly into her next chapter.