The Malaysian Development Lab for Fiction Feature Films (mylab) is an incubator programme for teams of scriptwriters, directors, producers to work on the script and project development with international experts in scriptwriting, directing, producing, distribution, and markets/festivals. Each project selected would be at the early stage of development with scriptwriter, filmmaker, producer attached with a feature film aimed at regional & global audiences.

Participants from mylab will be from Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines for 2022.

During mylab, participants are expected to enhance their knowledge, skills and project development plans under the guidance of notable script mentors, group leaders, film directors and other film industry experts through personalised meetings, lectures and case studies.

The participants of mylab will also develop skills to evaluate, feedback and support each other and work closely with their mentors and fellow participants to uplift the community and industry ties in Malaysia and beyond.

By the end of the program, each project should deliver a package of script, budget, financing plan, dossier, and pitch ready that is developed for the market.

The final in person session will take place alongside the Busan International Film Festival, in the city of Busan and is an official programme of the Asian Contents and Film Market (ACFM).

mylab is organized by the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) in partnership with Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)/ Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), Singapore Film Commission (SFC), Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA). The Korean Film Council supports mylab networking activities in Busan.