Nizam Razak
Mohd Nizam Abdul Razak is a Malaysian animator. He is best known as the creator and director of Malaysian animated series, BoBoiBoy and its franchise. He is one of the co-founders and Managing Director of Animonsta Studios, which is based in Cyberjaya.
Also recorded as Mohd Nizam bin Abdul Razak · Mohd Nizam Abdul Razak
Nizam Razak
- Name
- Nizam Razak
- Birthplace
- Muar, Johor, Malaysia
- Birth Name
- Mohd Nizam bin Abdul Razak
- Education
- Mass Communication
- Occupation
- Animator, co-founder & Managing Director of Animonsta Studios
- Born
- 1983 · Muar.
- Nationality
- Malaysia
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Biography
Biography
He is a graduate of Multimedia University, majoring in Film and Animation.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Nizam Razak • Birthplace — Muar, Johor, Malaysia • Birth Name — Mohd Nizam bin Abdul Razak • Education — Mass Communication • Alma Mater — Multimedia University • Occupation — Animator, co-founder & Managing Director of Animonsta Studios • Years Active — 2005–present • Children — 3
2005–2009: Misi Mustahak and early career with Les' Copaque
2005–2009: Misi Mustahak and early career with Les' Copaque
On his final year project, Nizam, along with his close friends, Usamah Zaid Yasin, Safwan Karim and Nazrul Hadi Nazlan created Misi Mustahak, a short film about three old folks role-playing as spies. Nizam revealed that their project was tremendously well-received by their classmates. After graduating from Multimedia University, Nizam's talent was recognized by Burhanuddin Md Radzi who previously worked at oil rig. Together, Burhanuddin with his wife, Ainon Ariff established Les' Copaque Production (named after a Malay phrase, Last Kopek) together with Usamah and himself with Safwan and Nazrul joined the studio later on. He later took his role as the director of Upin & Ipin series. After three seasons, Nizam directed Malaysia's first 3D animated film, Geng: The Adventure Begins and co-written the story with Anas Abdul Aziz and Ainon Ariff. The film receives positive reviews and also receives Special Jury Award in Malaysia Film Festival.
2009–2016: Animonsta Studios and breakthrough with BoBoiBoy
2009–2016: Animonsta Studios and breakthrough with BoBoiBoy
Nizam together with Safwan, Anas and Kee Yong Pin left Les' Copaque and established their own animation studio Animonsta Studios; better knows as MONSTA; where Nizam serves as the chief executive officer. In 2011, Nizam created the series BoBoiBoy with Anas Abdul Aziz as his co-creator, Safwan as art director and Yong Pin as production director. The show became a big hit and gained massive popularity, both domestically and internationally in 44 different countries, among them being Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. In 2016, MONSTA released their first film BoBoiBoy: The Movie in theatres which aired on the 3rd of March, competing with big-name films such as Zootopia and Kung Fu Panda 3. Despite the competition, Boboiboy: The Movie successfully gained a box office of RM15.7 million domestically and RM20 million internationally. The film also won 'Best Animated Film' at the Malaysia Film Festival in 2018. Boboiboy the series officially ended in 2016 after running for 3 seasons. The franchise later than continued with a sequel series titled and rebranded as 'Boboiboy Galaxy' which was officially released in 2017.
2017–2019: BoBoiBoy Galaxy, second BoBoiBoy movie and Papa Pipi
2017–2019: BoBoiBoy Galaxy, second BoBoiBoy movie and Papa Pipi
BoBoiBoy Galaxy was created to continue BoBoiBoy's journey to find new elemental powers. As the series in production, Nizam and MONSTA announced second film was also in production. Teaser was released early in 2019 with Astro Shaw distributed the film for Malaysia and Brunei region who are known for their box-office franchise such as Polis Evo. The film hit the box-office for collecting RM30 million in 5 countries and award raining nominations such from New York Animation Film Awards, Florence Film Awards for best poster designer nomination and many more. Besides the success of both of the series and film, Nizam creating Papa Pipi based on characters from BoBoiBoy series whose voiced by Nizam himself for Papa Zola character. The series told about Papa Zola's family in lives and made public service announcement to teach the audience what's right and what's wrong.
2020–present: Mechamato and continued success
2020–present: Mechamato and continued success
Nizam creating Mechamato for making people imagine to mechanize things. The series was announced early in 2020 in MONSTA's announcement of their new era; thus creating Power Sphera Universe. It was originated to be started as a film but was delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic. The series was released in December 2021 with Nizam appointed as writer with MONSTA's writers' room. The series received huge positive reaction for being creative and managed to distributed over 60 countries including Japan, South Korea and Portugal. The series later won Anime Fan Award in Tokyo Anime Award Festival to become the first foreign to win the award. The film based on characters, Mechamato Movie co-produced by MONSTA and Astro Shaw; written and directed by Nizam released in 2022; 2 years after COVID-19 pandemic delay and enormous series popularity. The film received huge positive reaction either from Malaysia, Indonesia or Japan and huge box-office hit by collected RM35.88 million. The film was the first ever Malaysia animated film to screen in Japan's biggest cinema chain, Aeon Entertainment also was highlighted as one of Malaysian Buddy Duo films alongside Polis Evo 3 and Songlap.
Personal life
Personal life
Nizam Razak born in Johor Bahru, Johor and raised in Duyung, Central Malacca, Malacca. He has a younger sister. Nizam married Ezdiani Ahmad Fauzi in 2004 and blessed with three children, two boys and a girl.
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Title — Creator — Director — Writer — Producer — Voice role(s) — Note(s) • 2007–2009 — Upin & Ipin — Season 1–3 • 2009 — Geng: The Adventure Begins — Story — Also as editor and special effect • 2011–2016 — BoBoiBoy — Papa Zola & Bago Go • 2016 — BoBoiBoy The Movie — Papa Zola — Also as editor • 2016–2025 — BoBoiBoy Galaxy — Papa Zola & Bago Go — Also screenplay and story • 2018–2022 — Fly With Yaya — Executive — Creator of Yaya's character • 2019 — BoBoiBoy Movie 2 — Papa Zola • 2019–present — Papa Pipi — Papa Zola • 2021–present — Mechamato: The Animated Series — Bula & Bago Go — Also as editor • 2022 — Mechamato Movie — Bula & Bago Go • 2025 — Papa Zola The Movie — Papa Zola • 2027 — BoBoiBoy Movie 3: Ghost of Gurlatan
Recognition
Recognition
In June 2023, Nizam receive recognition from Tatler Asia as "Gen.T (Malaysia)" for creating Malaysia's most beloved animation (BoBoiBoy and Mechamato).
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- 2.Rozana Sani (18 April 2016). Chasing the dream in animation New Straits Times. Dicapai pada 25 Mei 2017.
- 3.Misi Mustahak Pencetus Segalanya - The Patriots. 2019-09-07.
- 4.Asal usul misi mustahak.
- 5.Shim, Rikco. 6 Tough Lessons Shared By CEOs Who've Reached The Top Of The Local Creative Industry. Vulcan Post. 2019-11-04.
- 6.Movie: Geng Pengembaraan Bermula. Movie.
- 7.Geng: Pengembaraan Bermula filem animasi terbaik Malaysia - Hiburan mStar. www.mstar.com.my. 2009-02-26.
- 8.Animonsta in The Edge Malaysia - [email protected].
- 9.Animonsta overcomes challenges to grow. Digital News Asia. 2015-03-16.
- 10.Boboiboy Galaxy Teaser Released – Monsta News.
- 11.Monsta Reveals First Full-fledged 'BoBoiBoy Movie 2' Key Visual – Monsta News.
- 12.Monsta Unveils BoBoiBoy Movie 2 Teaser Trailer – Monsta News. 2019-03-03.
- 13.BoBoiBoy Movie 2 Menerima Pengiktirafan Menerusi Pelbagai Anugerah Antarabangsa – Monsta News.
- 14.Monsta 2020 – A New Era! – Monsta News.
- 15.Monsta, Astro Shaw to launch animation movie 'Mechamato' (VIDEO). Malay Mail. 2021-01-04.
- 16.Chua, Dennis. #Showbiz: 'Foreign animators had strong faith in Mechamato' - Animonsta Studios New Straits Times. NST Online. 2022-02-07.
- 17.Entertainment, N. S. T. #Showbiz: Mechamato goes global with broadcast rights in 65 countries New Straits Times. NST Online. 2022-09-01.
- 18.Monsta's latest animated series 'Mechamato' captivates audiences in 65 countries. Malay Mail. 2022-08-31.
- 19.ABDUL KARIM, MOHAMMAD AL FAIZAL. Mechamato menang anugerah di Jepun. Utusan Malaysia. 2023-03-18.
- 20.M'sia's Mechamato first non-Japanese animation to win Anime Fan Award in Tokyo. Borneo Post Online. 2023-03-14.
- 21.Rahim, Faida. Mechamato promosi budaya Malaysia, di pawagam mulai 8 Disember. www.astroawani.com.
- 22.KOSMO!. Penonton Jepun puji animasi Malaysia Mechamato Movie. Kosmo Digital. 2024-01-15.
- 23.‘Mechamato Movie’ earns RM33.8mil to become no.1 local animated film. The Star.
- 24.Animasi tempatan Mechamato Movie tembusi layar perak Jepun. www.astroawani.com.
- 25.Zulkifli, Shazwan. 5 of The Best Malaysian Buddy Duo Movies You Should Watch. gempak.com.
- 26.Teh Ooi, Sherene. BoBoiBoy creator Nizam Razak and his Malaysian superhero. Star2.com. 26 July 2017.
- 27.MOHD NIZAM ABDUL RAZAK. Tatler Asia.
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