Startup: The Real Story(2021)
Documentary on True Far East Entrepreneurial Grit
Startup: The Real Story 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.
Startup: The Real Story (2021) is a documentary film directed by Andy Ridgway, released on October 4, 2021 with a runtime of 47m. It stars Mahathir Mohamad, Maszlee Malik, Faiz Al-Shahab and Eliza Noordin. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Andy Ridgway
- Writers:
- Zafirah Hanoum
- Producers:
- Andy Ridgway
- Cinematographer:
- Sabri Mansoor
- Production:
- Ridgway Films
- Budget:
- $32,000
- Status:
- Released
Startup: The Real Story (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Startup: The Real Story before you stream it.
Startup: The Real Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mahathir Mohamad
as Interviewee
- Maszlee Malik
Maszlee Malik
as Interviewee
- Faiz Al-Shahab
Faiz Al-Shahab
as Interviewee
- Eliza Noordin
Eliza Noordin
as Interviewee
- Norman Abdul Halim
Norman Abdul Halim
as Interviewee
- Azman Hood
Azman Hood
as Interviewee
- Ganesh Kumar
Ganesh Kumar
as Interviewee
- Warren Leow
Warren Leow
as Interviewee
- Helena Gustafsson
Helena Gustafsson
as Interviewee
- James Bryant
James Bryant
as Interviewee
- Irfan Al-Shahab
Irfan Al-Shahab
as Interviewee
Key crew
Directed by Andy Ridgway, written by Zafirah Hanoum, produced by Andy Ridgway.
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Startup: The Real Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Startup: The Real Story – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Startup: The Real Story?
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The main cast of Startup: The Real Story (2021) includes Mahathir Mohamad, Maszlee Malik, Faiz Al-Shahab, Eliza Noordin and Norman Abdul Halim. The film was directed by Andy Ridgway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Startup: The Real Story released?
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Startup: The Real Story was released on October 4, 2021 and runs for 47m.
Is Startup: The Real Story worth watching?
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Startup: The Real Story (2021) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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