In the end, I believe that cinematography for every culture is a way to look into different stories and narrative methods of delivery.
Dzul Iskandar is a filmmaker and cinematographer hailing from Brunei Darussalam. With a passion for visual storytelling, he has made a significant mark in the film industry, both in his home country and beyond.
In 2019, Dzul Iskandar's exceptional skills as a cinematographer were recognized when he was chosen as one of the Top 2 Young Filmmakers of the year to represent Brunei Darussalam at the ASEAN ROK Film Leaders 2019. During this prestigious occasion, he had the opportunity to work closely with acclaimed film directors and certified cinematographers from Korea, further honing his craft.
One of Dzul Iskandar's notable works is the short film titled "Gelombang," which premiered at the Empire Times Cineplex. This film not only showcased his artistic vision but also caught the attention of the Philippines BINISAYA Film Festival in 2020, where it was selected for screening, gaining recognition beyond the borders of Brunei.
Continuing to build on his success, Dzul Iskandar has contributed to several other remarkable projects. In 2019, he worked on the films "Hutang" and "Life from There," further establishing his reputation as a talented filmmaker. His commitment to excellence in cinematography was recognized when his work on the film "Tabooka" earned a nomination for Best Lighting and Cinematography at the Brunei Content Film Festival in 2022.
Dzul Iskandar's dedication to his craft led to the selection of his latest work, "Nilai Part 1," for the UBD Fass term screening. The film garnered further recognition as it was chosen for the 5th UBD Fass term screening, a three-hour event featuring the best works from aspiring filmmakers.
"Nilai Part 1" won the best short film open category under IHL at Brunei Content Festival 2023 out of all 96 film that was short listed in the festival.
Upcoming short films status;
Love's Detour: from crush to crash (Released)
How NOT to get away with Murder ( coming soon)
The Loop (Post-Production)
College
University Brunei Darussalam
Design Creative Industries
2021Present
Birth Date
October 31, 1995
Nickname
Dani Iskandar
Birth City
Bandar Seri Begawan
Current City
Bandar Seri Begawan
Hometown
Kg. Bunut
Gender
Male
In the end, I believe that cinematography for every culture is a way to look into different stories and narrative methods of delivery.
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