

Startup: The Real Story
“Documentary on True Far East Entrepreneurial Grit”
Synopsis
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.
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Startup: The Real Story (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-24
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Production Budget
$32K
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Ridgway
- Screenplay & Story
- Zafirah Hanoum
- Original Title
- Startup: The Real Story
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Budget
- $32K
- Production Studios
- Ridgway Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Ridgway
Zafirah Hanoum
Sabri Mansoor
Andy Ridgway
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Andy Ridgway
Producer
Andy Ridgway
Director
Zafirah Hanoum
Writer
Sabri Mansoor
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What is Startup: The Real Story about?
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.
Who directed Startup: The Real Story?
Startup: The Real Story was directed by Andy Ridgway.
Who stars in Startup: The Real Story?
The principal cast of Startup: The Real Story includes Mahathir Mohamad, Maszlee Malik, Faiz Al-Shahab, Eliza Noordin, Norman Abdul Halim.
When was Startup: The Real Story released and how long is it?
Startup: The Real Story was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 47m.


















