Deryl Emuang

Awards

Malaysian Video Awards

Silver for Best Editing

2000 - VHQ Post

Asian Television Awards

Best Editing + Best Special Effects 2004 - VHQ Post

Citra Pariwara Indonesian Awards

Beverage & Drinks Category 2015

New York Festival Global Awards

Social Media 2018 - Laughing Buddha Vietnam

Enjoys blurring the lines between artistry, technology, and storytelling. He has embraced a hybrid approach to filmmaking, weaving together traditional techniques with AI-generated content and immersive media. His work spans across VR, AR, and digital branding, helping startups in Singapore and beyond crafting compelling visual identities. Never one to follow the crowd, Deryl’s work merges human intuition with machine intelligence, resulting in storytelling that is both striking and unexpected. Whether directing for big brands or pushing the limits of digital media, he thrives on challenging norms and finding fresh ways to engage an audience. In short? A visual storyteller, design thinker, and habitual tea drinker, constantly in pursuit of the next big creative challenge.

Industry tenure

Deryl’s career has been anything but ordinary. He started out in fashion design, dabbled in wardrobe styling, and then found his true calling in post-production, where he earned a reputation for meticulous editing and a sharp creative eye. With over a decade in post-production and VFX, he became known for his ability to see what others might miss—a skill that led him to roles such as: Head of Visual FX, VHQ POST Regional Leading concept development, shoot direction, and VFX supervision. Head of Editorial, VHQ POST Regional Overseeing the editorial and visual effects departments, ensuring things ran smoothly (or at least looked seamless). Head Editor A stint in London, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta, cutting everything from Benson & Hedges Golden Dreams to ESPN Extreme Games. As a Film Director, Deryl developed a signature style—sophisticated yet bold, polished yet playful—earning recognition for his sharp edits, strong visual language, and an ability to turn the ordinary into something cinematic. This naturally led him to explore VR, AR, and AI-driven content creation, always looking for new ways to tell stories in a visually compelling way.