Dzul Iskandar Shamsol
Also known as Dani Iskandar, is a filmmaker and a cinematographer from Brunei Darussalam.
He represented for his country Brunei Darussalam for the ASEAN Republic of Korea Film Leaders Incubator 2019. His shortfilm 'Gelombang' (2019) was selected internationally for the Philippines BINISAYA Film Festival in 2020.
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| Native name | Dzul |
| Born | Dzul Iskandar 1995/10/31 Brunei Darussalam |
| 🏡 Residence | Brunei |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Bruneian |
| Other names | Dani Iskandar |
| 🏫 Education | University Brunei Darussalam |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Design Creative Industries |
| 💼 Occupation | Cinematographer in Brunei |
| 📆 Years active | 2016 |
| Known for | producing films and selected to represent his country as a cinematographer internationally for film festivals |
| Works | Shortfilms |
| 🏅 Awards | Philippines BINISAYA Film Festivals 2020 |
| Honors | Best Lighting and cinematography for Brunei Content Film Festival 2022 |
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| Daniiiskandar | |
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Early Life[edit]
In 2019, he produced two shortfilms, 'Hutang'
These shortfilms help Dani Iskandar to won his spot to represent Brunei Darussalam for the FLY 2019 which was host by Busan Film Commision.
Career[edit]
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 the year 2019, he was majorly involve in producing a film called 'Gelombang'. It was produced by selected filmmakers each ASEAN countries that won their spot to represent their nation. From Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, LaosMalaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and South Korea form one group to produce a film. Gelombang was 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.
Hutang (2019) and Life from there (2019)
These shortfilms help Dani Iskandar to won his spot to represent Brunei Darussalam for the FLY 2019 which was host by Busan Film Commision.
Tabooka (2022)
Continuing to build on his success, 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.
Nilai Part 1 (2023)
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. Dzul Iskandar's film was followed by a commenting session facilitated by esteemed media experts, including A'aqiil Ahmad and Azeez Danial, both renowned Bruneian filmmakers. Additionally, "Nilai Part 1" has been submitted for consideration at the UBD Prism Festival, highlighting Dzul Iskandar's commitment to pushing boundaries and sharing his unique perspective through his filmmaking.
