Signal Flare creates cinematic films rooted in real lives—uncovering overlooked truths and turning them into stories that deepen understanding and spark meaningful change.
Led by two-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker Steve Chao,
our global team of directors, producers, and scriptwriters strive
to turn compelling narratives into visually stunning stories.
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Signal Flare aims to lead world-class production from its base in Southeast Asia,
working with partners across the region and beyond.
Located in the heart of Asia, our 25,000 sq. ft. rooftop studio sits in the centre
of bustling Kuala Lumpur. Equipped with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision suites,
16 state-of-the-art edit bays, a full filming studio, a dedicated podcast facility,
and a motion graphics and animation lab, we offer comprehensive end-to-end
film production services.
These achievements are more than milestones. They show the
passion and dedication our team of creatives bring to every project.
“101 East: Everest 60th Anniversary”
2013 Asian Television Awards
Silver Plaque - Travel Series
2013 Chicago International Television Awards
“Hip-Hoppin’ Asia”
Anugerah Skrin 2013 (Malaysian Screen Awards)
“Hip -Hoppin’ Asia”
Anugerah Skrin 2013 (Malaysian Screen Awards)
“Hip-Hoppin’ Asia”
Anugerah Skrin 2013 (Malaysian Screen Awards)
“101 East: Everest 60th Anniversary”
2014 New York Festivals® - Sports & Recreation
“Stray Bullets”
2015 International Emmy® Award for Best Current Affairs
“Return of the Lizard King”
2015 New York Festivals®
“Steve Chao”
2015 New York Festivals®
“Afghanistan’s Billion Dollar Drug War”
2015 Asian Television Awards
“Steve Chao”
2015 Asian Television Awards
“Malaysia’s Unwanted”
2016 New York Festivals® - Current Affairs
“Afghanistan’s Billion Dollar Drug War”
2016 New York Festivals® - Human Concerns
“Afghanistan’s Billion Dollar Drug War”
2016 New York Festivals®
“Steve Chao”
2016 New York Festivals®
“Steve Chao”
2016 Asian Television Awards
“Hip-Hoppin’ Asia: The Saga Continues”
Anugerah Seri Angkasa 2016
“Rodrigo Duterte: President’s Report Card”
2017 International Emmy® Award for Best Current Affairs
“Rodrigo Duterte: President’s Report Card”
2017 Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) Awards
“Steve Chao”
2017 Asian Television Awards
“Guns, Goons & the Presidency”
2017 New York Festivals® - Biography / Profiles
“Afghanistan: Taliban at the Gate”
2018 New York Festivals®
“Rodrigo Duterte: President’s Report Card”
2018 New York Festivals®
“Steve Chao”
2018 New York Festivals®
“Yo! MTV Raps”
2018 Asian Academy Creative Awards
“The End of China Inc?”
2018 New York Festivals® - Business & Finance
“Traffickers: Inside the Golden Triangle”
2021 Asian Academy Creative Awards
“The World’s Biggest Druglord: Tse Chi Lop”
2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards - Singapore
“Marketplace: Foodshock, Undercover Inside the Global Tomato Trade”
2022 National RTDNA Canada Awards of Excellence
“Orca: Black & White Gold”
2023 Jackson Wild Media Awards
Dignified: The Faisal Cup Story
2026 New York International Film Awards (NYIFA®)
Dignified: The Faisal Cup Story
2026 ORION International Film Festival
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