Documentary
Production
in Sarawak, Malaysia
Motion Foundry produces documentary films and factual stories in Sarawak, Malaysia, documenting real people, heritage, communities, and meaningful work with care.
We shape each story through research, trust, and a deep respect for place and people.
Sarawak Origin: The Liberica Coffee Documentary Series
Motion Foundry produced this four-part Sarawak documentary series tracing the story of Sarawak Liberica, from forgotten bean to living heritage. Filmed across kopitiams, villages, farms, research spaces, and coffee communities, the series explores coffee as a story of identity, resilience, land, and memory.
Sarawak Origin: Chinese New Year 2026
Motion Foundry produced this Chinese New Year cultural story for Sarawak Origin, told through six dialects and the memories they carry. The film celebrates language, family, belonging, and the familiar pull of returning home during the festive season.
Gajah Olen: Traditional Malay Wedding Crown Documentary
Motion Foundry produced this Sarawak cultural documentary in collaboration with Borneo Cultures Museum, documenting the Gajah Olen, a traditional Malay bridal crown once worn during bersanding and berinai ceremonies. The film preserves heritage, memory, and intergenerational learning through quiet documentary storytelling. To learn more about the making of this documentary, read our behind-the-scenes article on filming the Gajah Olen in Kuching.
Sarawak Untold History Documentary Trailer
Motion Foundry worked on this Sarawak historical documentary series, covering the state’s journey from the last White Rajah era to independence. Filmed across Sri Aman, Sibu, Sarikei, and other locations, the project combines interviews, historical context, and documentary storytelling to preserve important voices and memories.
The Framemaker Documentary Short
Motion Foundry produced this documentary short about Ou Yang, a frame maker preserving a specialised old-world craft. The film captures a personal story of vocation, legacy, and quiet dedication, shaped through an observational documentary approach that began from an unexpected encounter.
Sarawak Energy Rural Electrification Documentary
Filmed in rural Sarawak for Sarawak Energy Berhad, this documentary follows efforts to bring solar power to communities without a steady electricity supply. The project captures the contrast between city life and village life, while showing how rural electrification changes everyday living.