I'm Adhli Afandy, a creative professional with over 20 years in film and advertising. I started in 2004 as a freelance crew member, learning every detail from electric and grip work to lighting and camera, shaping an end-to-end understanding of production and delivering high-quality visuals. Since 2025, I’ve integrated AI video production into commercial and corporate projects, bringing emerging technologies to life for brands like Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Yamaha Malaysia, Perkeso, and Isuzu.

Adhli Afandy Alif

I'm Adhli Afandy, a creative professional with over 20 years in film and advertising. I started in 2004 as a freelance crew member, learning every detail from electric and grip work to lighting and camera, shaping an end-to-end understanding of production and delivering high-quality visuals. Since 2025, I’ve integrated AI video production into commercial and corporate projects, bringing emerging technologies to life for brands like Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Yamaha Malaysia, Perkeso, and Isuzu.

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I’m Adhli Afandy, a creative professional with over 20 years in film and advertising. I started in 2004 as a freelance crew member, learning every detail from electric and grip work to lighting and camera, shaping an end-to-end understanding of production and delivering high-quality visuals.

Since 2025, I’ve integrated AI video production into commercial and corporate projects, bringing emerging technologies to life for brands like Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Yamaha Malaysia, Perkeso, and Isuzu.

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Language

Malay
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Film Equipment Technician at Film Gear Sdn. Bhd.
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Serviced and maintained film equipment to ensure smooth production operations.
Spark/Grip at Freelance (TVCs and Films)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Freelance crew on TVCs and films for multiple production houses including TVC B&W Production, Film Base, Carrot Film, Axis Film, Tiny Pictures, Mojo Film, Oxygen Channel, Motion Rom, and more.
Best Boy Gaffer at Freelance (TVCs and Films)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Gaffer on TVCs and films for a variety of production houses.
Gaffer at Freelance (TVCs)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Gaffer on TVCs and film productions for multiple clients.
Gaffer and Director of Photography at Freelance (TVCs and Online Platforms)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2020
Gaffer and DP on TVCs and online platform content across a range of productions.
Director of Photography at Black Box Films
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Director of Photography for Four Dragons (Malaysia/Hong Kong/U.S.).
Director of Photography at Tiger Tiger Pictures Pte. Ltd.
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Director of Photography for The Blue Mansion (Singapore).
Director of Photography at P.R.S Films
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Director of Photography for Samsung Wind Chimes in a Bakery (2013).
Director of Photography at Reservoir Worlds Sdn Bhd
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Director of Photography for Dolce Temptation Yogurt Eve TVC (2013).
Director of Photography at Stink (Germany) / Passion Pictures (Malaysia)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Director of Photography for Voltaren ARIGATOU (2013).
Director of Photography at Stink (Germany) / Passion Pictures (Malaysia)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Director of Photography for Lexus Amazing in Motion 'Strobe' (2014).
Director of Photography at Carnage (UK) / Passion Pictures (Malaysia)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Director of Photography for KFC TVC (2014).
Director of Photography at CARNAGE (UK) / Passion Pictures (Malaysia)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Director of Photography for KFC TVC (2014).
Director of Photography at N/A
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Director of Photography for NIO NOMI (2017).
Director of Photography at Stereotactic (Russia) / Passion Pictures (Malaysia)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Director of Photography for Megafon (2017).
Director of Photography at Papaya Films (New York) / Passion Pictures (Malaysia)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Director of Photography for Legoland ‘Get Ready for Fun’ (2018).
Director of Photography at Papaya Films (New York) / Passion Pictures (Malaysia)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Director of Photography for Renault (2018).
Director of Photography at CATS Creative House Sdn Bhd
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Director of Photography for American Express (2019).
Director of Photography at Passion Pictures / CATS Creative House
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Director of Photography for Huawei Watch GT2 (2019).
Director of Photography; Director; AI Video Designer at Freelance / Production Agency
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance DP, Director and AI Video designer for production agency clients including Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Yamaha Malaysia, Perkeso, Isuzu.
Film Equipment Technician (Electrician/Grip) at Film Gear Sdn. Bhd.
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Maintained and serviced film equipment, supporting lighting, grip, and rigging needs for TVCs and films.
Freelance Spark/Grip at Various TVCs/Films
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Worked as Spark/Grip on multiple TVCs and films for clients including TVC B&W Production, Film Base, Carrot Film, Axis Film, Tiny Pictures, Mojo Film, Oxygen Channel, Motion Rom, and more.
Best Boy Gaffer (Freelance) at Various TVCs/Films
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Provided lighting and electrical support as Best Boy Gaffer on numerous TVCs and film productions.
Gaffer (Freelance) at Various TVCs/Films
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Gaffer responsible for lighting crews on a wide range of TVCs and films with collaborations at Film Base, Carrot Film, Independent Pictures, Superwonderful Film, Black Box Pictures, Motion Rom, and more.
Director of Photography / Gaffer (Freelance) at Independent Pictures, Carrot Films, Chili Pepper Films, Reservoir Worlds, Superwonderful Film, Flytone Productions, Spice Pictures, Mateam Studio, and more
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Led lighting and camera departments as Gaffer and DP on TVCs and online content; delivered high-quality visuals for multiple campaigns.
Director of Photography, Director & AI Video Designer at Production Agency
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance Director of Photography, Director and AI Video designer for agencies and brands; notable clients include Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Yamaha Malaysia, Perkeso, Isuzu.
Spark/Grip
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Freelance spark/grip on TVCs and films for various production houses.
Best Boy Gaffer
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Freelance Best Boy Gaffer on TVCs and films.
Gaffer
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Freelance Gaffer on TVCs.
Gaffer and Director of Photography
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Freelance Gaffer and Director of Photography on TVCs and online platforms.
Director of Photography, Director and AI Video Designer
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance DOP, Director and AI Video designer for production agency clients including Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Yamaha Malaysia, Perkeso, and Isuzu.
Grip / Spark at Various TVCs and Films
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Freelance crew across TV commercials and films, contributing to lighting, grip, and on-set support.
Best Boy Gaffer at TVCs and Films
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Gaffer on television commercials and films, responsible for lighting design and execution.
Gaffer at TVCs and Films (Film Base, Carrot Film, Independent Pictures, Superwonderful Film, Black Box Pictures, Motion Rom, and more)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Gaffer across multiple TVCs and film projects, coordinating lighting setups and on-set lighting strategies.
Gaffer and Director of Photography at Independent Pictures, Carrot Films, Chili Pepper Films, Reservoir Worlds, Superwonderful Film, Flytone Productions, Spice Pictures, Mateam Studio and more
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2020
Led lighting and camera departments; served as DP on TVCs and online content, delivering cohesive visual language.
Director of Photography, Director, AI Video Designer at Reservoir World Sdn Bhd (Malaysian operations) / Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance DP, director, and AI video designer providing AI-assisted production services; worked with high-profile clients including Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Yamaha Malaysia, Perkeso, and Isuzu. Collaborated with foreign directors and international productions to deliver high-quality visuals and AI-enhanced workflows.
Crew Spark/Grip at TVCs and Films (Freelance)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Freelance crew including spark/grip work for TVCs and films; worked with B&W Production, Film Base, Carrot Film, Axis Film, Tiny Pictures, Mojo Film, Oxygen Channel, Motion Rom, and others.
Best Boy Gaffer at TVCs and Films (Freelance)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Freelance Best Boy Gaffer for TVCs and films; collaborated with multiple production houses.
Gaffer at TVCs and Films
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Freelance Gaffer for TVCs; worked with Film Base, Carrot Film, Independent Pictures, Superwonderful Film, Black Box Pictures, Motion Rom, and others.
Director of Photography, Director and AI Video Designer at PRODUCTION AGENCY
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance work for high-profile clients including Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Yamaha Malaysia, Perkeso, and Isuzu; collaborated with international productions; integrated AI video production.

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