In partnership with Yayasan Hasanah and supported by Perak State Park Corporation, MyDocs had the pleasure of crossing state borders to Gerik to organise a documentary filmmaking workshop with selected communities from Perak. The program consisted of 3 workshops held between July - September 2019 where participants learnt everything from pre-production, production and post-production. At the end of the course, each groups produced their very own short documentaries relating to issues within their communities. To view their work please head to: bit.ly/KantaKomunitiVideos

A film by the participants from Sungai Tiang, which follows the story of a dedicated group of villagers who work hard to keep a species of fish from going extinct. The Akekchep sanctuary is home to thousands of Ikan Kelah, an endangered fish that can fetch up to RM1,000 per kilo when sold. Residents of Sungai Tiang has made it a mission to protect the species by placing rangers who take turn to ward off poachers from illegally entering the area. KANTA KOMUNITI is a program designed by The Malaysian Documentary Association (MyDocs) to spread documentary filmmaking knowledge in Peninsular Malaysia beyond the urban walls of Kuala Lumpur. Through intensive workshops lead by industry-experts, the Kanta Komuniti participants are guided through the stages of pre-production, production & post-production over the course of three months. With the acquired skills, the participants then produce a short-documentary on chosen topics reflecting their individual communities. Follow MyDocs: Website [ https://www.mydocs.my/ ] Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/mydocs.my/ ] Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/mydocs.my/ ]

This film was produced by the participants from Kampung Bersia/Bongor who wanted to highlight the growing epidemic of fatal motorbike accidents involving minors in their area. Due to the secluded nature of the schools, students do not have access to public transportation and turn to motorbikes as a way to commute despite the proven inclining numbers of accidents amongst their peers. This short documentary explores the tragic side of those affected and what could be done to solve this issue in the future. KANTA KOMUNITI is a program designed by The Malaysian Documentary Association (MyDocs) to spread documentary filmmaking knowledge in Peninsular Malaysia beyond the urban walls of Kuala Lumpur. Through intensive workshops lead by industry-experts, the Kanta Komuniti participants are guided through the stages of pre-production, production & post-production over the course of three months. With the acquired skills, the participants then produce a short-documentary on chosen topics reflecting their individual communities. Follow MyDocs: Website [ https://www.mydocs.my/ ] Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/mydocs.my/ ] Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/mydocs.my/ ]

Here's a brief look at what our Kanta Komuniti participants were up to over the past 3 months! Join us in celebrating their efforts by attending the premiere of their short documentaries this 11th September 2019 at PJ Live Arts Jaya One at 8:00pm. To book your free ticket please head to: bit.ly/kantaxsuara