Small Story Big Impact (SSBI) is an incubator programme to boost the creation of factual content and documentaries of nature, environment, culture, heritage and people.
The programme aims to develop talents and encourage content creators to engage with their surroundings and capture the many untold stories around their community.
Each year, around 8 – 10 selected filmmakers will receive a grant and mentorship to produce a short documentary according to aspecific chosen theme.
All SSBI documentaries will be premiered and judged at theannual Walk The Doc Festival and one documentary will be awarded SSBI Outstanding Documentary.
roadshow
The roadshow will travel to six locations covering four states e.g. KL/Selangor, Pahang and Pulau Pinang, giving opportunities for content creators to learn and connect with other creatives as well as industry professionals.
The roadshow programme will take place over a two-day period in each location.
First Day:
Masterclasses, Workshop, Documentary Screenings, Q&A Session
Second Day:
Story Pitching Session for Mentorship Programme (pre-registered)
MEntorship Programme
The Mentorship Programme is open to all content creators. Participants only need to register and pitch their story to be selected. Selected participants will receive RM 5000 funding and 1.5 months to complete their micro-documentary. They will also need to attend a 3-day Documentary Production Workshop in Kuala Lumpur.
The best documentary will receive ‘Outstanding Video Award’ at Walk The Doc International Documentary Festival 2023 in Langkawi from 1 – 3 August 2023. All completed micro-documentaries will also be screened at the festival and aired on Walkabout Asia.
