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Startup: The Real Story (2021)

Documentary on True Far East Entrepreneurial Grit

Género : Documental

Tiempo de ejecución : 47M

Director : Andy Ridgway

Sinopsis

Over the years Malaysia as a country has invested millions into promoting tech startups, in an attempt to replicate Silicon Valley in the West. This documentary looks at a 10year journey of e-Sentral, an e-book tech company that began as a startup, and its journey going through the different phases of growth. The film interviews startup industry players in Malaysia; leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs sharing their perspectives and experiences on how it actually is, and not as how it has been typically portrayed. A must watch if you like the tech space as the film portrays a genuine feel for perseverance and grit.

Actores

Mahathir Mohamad
Mahathir Mohamad
Interviewee
Maszlee Malik
Maszlee Malik
Interviewee
Faiz Al-Shahab
Faiz Al-Shahab
Interviewee
Eliza Noordin
Eliza Noordin
Interviewee
Norman Abdul Halim
Norman Abdul Halim
Interviewee
Azman Hood
Azman Hood
Interviewee
Ganesh Kumar
Ganesh Kumar
Interviewee
Warren Leow
Warren Leow
Interviewee
Helena Gustafsson
Helena Gustafsson
Interviewee
James Bryant
James Bryant
Interviewee
Irfan Al-Shahab
Irfan Al-Shahab
Interviewee

Tripulaciones

Andy Ridgway
Andy Ridgway
Producer
Andy Ridgway
Andy Ridgway
Director
Zafirah Hanoum
Zafirah Hanoum
Writer
Sabri Mansoor
Sabri Mansoor
Director of Photography
Eleena Boon
Eleena Boon
Project Manager
Hakkim Aziz
Hakkim Aziz
Colorist

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