Brainchild Pictures

23/09/2025

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/09/1278978/sun-bear-documentary-shine-spotlight-sandakan-wildlife-gateway

KOTA KINABALU: A new documentary about sun bears, slated for release by year end, could boost Sandakan’s profile as a gateway to wildlife and nature.

23/09/2025

📢 Exciting news from Sandakan!

ITAM: A Sun Bear Story 🐻🌿—Malaysia’s first big screen wildlife documentary—has just been featured by The Borneo Post! 🎬✨

Filmed at the world-renowned Sepilok in Sabah, the film tells the inspiring journey of Itam, a rescued Bornean sun bear, from rehabilitation to her release back into the rainforest. Her story shines a light on Sandakan’s unique wildlife appeal and the urgent need for conservation.

Why sun bears? 🌳💚
They are the world’s least-studied bears, yet they play a vital role as “forest doctors,” helping the rainforest thrive. Protecting them means protecting biodiversity and our future.

👉 Full article here: The Borneo Post (https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/09/22/new-sun-bear-documentary-to-promote-sandakans-wildlife-appeal/)

🎥 Premiering soon in Singapore and Malaysia!

23/09/2025

📢 Exciting news from Sandakan!

ITAM: A Sun Bear Story 🐻🌿—Malaysia’s first big screen wildlife documentary—has just been featured by The Borneo Post! 🎬✨

Filmed at the world-renowned Sepilok in Sabah, the film tells the inspiring journey of Itam, a rescued Bornean sun bear, from rehabilitation to her release back into the rainforest. Her story shines a light on Sandakan’s unique wildlife appeal and the urgent need for conservation.

Why sun bears? 🌳💚
They are the world’s least-studied bears, yet they play a vital role as “forest doctors,” helping the rainforest thrive. Protecting them means protecting biodiversity and our future.

👉 Full article here: The Borneo Post (https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/09/22/new-sun-bear-documentary-to-promote-sandakans-wildlife-appeal/)

🎥 Premiering soon in Singapore and Malaysia!

KOTA KINABALU (Sept 22): Sabah’s push to promote Sandakan as a gateway to wildlife and nature is set to be complemented by Itam, a new documentary about sun bears slated for release by year end. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister cm Sabah Tourism Board (STB) Chairman Datuk Jonis...

13/09/2025

Grateful to share Itam: A Sun Bear Story at Jewel Changi!

A huge thank you to Borneo Wildlife Cruise and STTOS for the kind invitation. What an incredible venue and an even more incredible community.

We truly hope the documentary and the conservation discussion made your Saturday afternoon meaningful.

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17/08/2025

What a day at Sabah Fest 2025! 🐻🌿
We introduced ITAM: A Sun Bear Story on the main stage and shared scenes from Sepilok, Sandakan and Tabin Wildlife Reserve—with Sabah’s cultural performances bringing the rainforest spirit to life.

🎬 Watch the trailer – https://youtu.be/v0upQE8MsQc?si=ekN0OtJ4yPMdkwa9
📅 Premieres in cinemas this December.
🎒 Schools & partners: DM us for roadshows and screenings.

Thank you to our Sabah friends and everyone who came by to support sun bear conservation. Let’s keep Malaysia’s wildlife on the big screen.

16/08/2025

We brought trailer to Sabah Fest 2025 and the response was incredible. 🐻🌿

This big-screen wildlife documentary celebrates Malaysia’s rainforests and the people protecting them.

🎬 Watch the trailer now - https://youtu.be/v0upQE8MsQc?si=ekN0OtJ4yPMdkwa9

📅 Premiering in cinemas this December
💚 Join us in raising awareness for sun bear conservation

Tag your friends, schools and eco-clubs who should see this, and help us spread the word before the premiere.

10/06/2025

Grateful to see Itam: A Sun Bear Story featured by China Press today. From rescue to release, Itam’s journey reminds us that every life, no matter how small, deserves a second chance. Thank you for the article.






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https://www.chinapress.com.my/?p=4449021

#中国报 #十分副刊 #学习 #马来熊 #太阳熊 #纪录片 #陈睿翰

18/05/2025

| A Powerful Glimpse into the Wild
We’re incredibly proud that Itam: A Sun Bear Story, the documentary we’re currently filming, is featured in NST.

This unforgettable scene captures Itam — a rescued Malayan sun bear — being flown into Sabah’s Tabin Wildlife Reserve. As the cage opens, she dashes into the forest… then pauses. A moment that reflects the emotional weight of freedom and the fragile hope behind every conservation effort.

The full story of Itam’s journey from captivity to rewilding will air at the end of this year. Stay tuned.

Read more via NST: https://bit.ly/4jVkQgI

THE rhythmic thump of the helicopter blades echoes through the forest canopy — a steady, pulsing heartbeat in the stillness of the wild. As it hovers above the trees, the roar of the engine cuts through the silence, signalling both an end and a beginning.

16/05/2025

“This isn’t just a story about a bear — it’s about all of us.”
The official trailer is here! 🎬 Witness the inspiring true journey of a rescued sun bear returning to the wild — a powerful call to protect what’s left of our rainforests.
Coming to the big screen soon! Don’t miss Malaysia’s first big-screen animal documentary.
A huge thank you to our amazing supporters, sponsors & friends:
💡 Solarvest
🌱 Baba Gardening
🎓 Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation - APU
📚 Sense Perfect International College
📷 RED Digital Cinema
🎞️ Blackmagic Design
🐾 Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC)
💛 For sponsorship details, please contact:

𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬
📞 +6011-2666 2105 (https://wa.link/9nblhl)
📩 [email protected]
🌐 https://brainchildpictures.com/

16/05/2025

Big thanks to New Straits Times for the feature! 🐻💚

Read the full article here:
https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2025/05/1217046/showbiz%C2%A0sun-bear-itams-story-survival-and-hope

A TINY bear with an extraordinary story is set to capture hearts across Malaysia.

16/05/2025

🐻🌞 Happy International Sun Bear Day!
Small bear, big impact. Let’s protect these forest heroes before they disappear.

16/05/2025

The wait is almost over!
🎬 Official teaser drops today — get ready for Malaysia’s first animal documentary on the big screen!
A huge thank you to our amazing supporters, sponsors & friends:
💡 Solarvest
🌱 Baba Gardening
🎓 Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation - APU
📚 Sense Perfect International College
📷 RED Digital Cinema
🎞️ Blackmagic Design
🐾 Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC)

For details, please contact:

𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬
📞 +6011-2666 2105 (https://wa.link/9nblhl)
📩 [email protected]
🌐 https://brainchildpictures.com/
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