"Empowering Sabah’s communities, entrepreneurs, and innovators to build an inclusive, creative, and sustainable future."
SCENIC Creative Grant
The SCENIC Creative Grant is designed to stimulate the Sabahan creative and film industry by funding short films that highlight unique cultural, social, and innovative narratives. The grant supports emerging and established filmmakers in creating impactful content that strengthens Sabah’s creative identity.
What it can be used for?
Script/concept development and pre-production.
Production costs (equipment rental, 3rd party services with quotation/invoice).
Post-production (editing, sound, VFX, etc.).
Marketing, distribution, and festival submission fees.
What it cannot be used for?
Purchase of permanent equipment.
Personal/unrelated expenses.
Key Information
Applicant's Eligibility
Open to Sabah-based individuals, companies, or creative collectives.
Submit a complete application, including:
Profile & portfolio of applicant/team.
Script, story concept, or comic outline with synopsis.
Production plan and budget estimate.
Team roles and experience (if applicable).
Optional but encouraged: distribution/festival/commercialisation plan
Recipients must credit SCENIC in the final work (film, animation, or comic), ensure that the work is made available for local screening or exhibition, and participate in SCENIC’s promotional activities if awarded.
Application Requirements
Completed Application Form (Appendix B).
A script or story concept, accompanied by a written synopsis.
A detailed production plan and budget estimate outlining projected costs and resource allocation.
A team profile, specifying individual roles and relevant past experience or portfolio of work.
A distribution and/or festival submission plan, along with a commercialization plan, where applicable (optional but highly recommended).
