Eligibility
- Residents of Malaysia (Co-production is possible)
- Must be a local story
- Filmmakers with journalistic background or intending to collaborate with a researcher / journalist are encouraged
- Filmmakers with experience in producing feature length films.
Filmmakers must submit at least 2 recent and relevant works to exhibit capacity to undertake this project.
Selection Criteria
- Must have a strong investigative journalism component
- Thematic issues such as censorship, corruption, abuse of power
- Some basic research has been done about the issue
- The film will be accompanied by an impact campaign
Format & Production
- Minimum 45 minutes in duration
- Should be an investigative documentary
- Production period is between May 2022 to May 2024
- Will premiere at FreedomFilmFest 2024
Grant details
- Up to RM85,000 for 1 film
- Equipment & production support