Cuckoo Creative Arts Foundation

CUCKOO believes that there is great potential for the art industry in Malaysia to thrive and flourish. With the hope to uncover impeccable hidden talents, CUCKOO has kickstarted the CUCKOO Creative Arts Foundation or ‘CCAF’ as a corporate social responsibility initiative. Through CCAF, CUCKOO will be collaborating with artists to create a variety of art forms including films, literatures, crafts, artistic performances and art-based education institutions activities.

This unique opportunity is envisioned to maximise and align every artist’s potential to produce impactful art creations for the mass public.

The following art projects are eligible for the benefits of CCAF:

Films

         

  • Short film
  • Documentary

Literatures   

   

  • Book series
  • Art and Lifestyle Magazine

Art, Craft and Interior Designs

 

  • Handicraft Activities
  • Art and Craft Performance

Art and Creative Performances

  • Dance, Drama and Experimental performance
  • Musical Performance
  • Cultural Activities

Education Institutions                  

  • Including school, colleges and universities
  • Art-based programme

 

Committee of CCAF

Nabil Ahmad

TV Host, Actor

Aanantha

TV & Radio Host, Actor

管启源

Managing Director

Super Fun Entertainment PLT

周若鹏

Writer, Poet, Magician and Owner of Publishing Academy

Queenie Goh

Marketing Director of CUCKOO International

Steven Tan

Assistant Marketing Manager of

CUCKOO International

Registration Requirements

  • Applicants must be Malaysian citizens
  • All participating companies should be based in Malaysia
  • Applicants are only allowed to register for funding from CCAF once a year
  • All registered titles must be original
  • Applicants must have sufficient resources for promotional activities
  • Art projects must be available to be viewed/experienced by the public
  • The art projects should positively impact the public
  • The CUCKOO brand name should be showcased in all art projects
  • The art projects must include words, videos and leave a long-lasting impression
  • Applicants must first gather 10% of the sponsorship request. (We highly encourage applicants to gather the fund from different sources to acquire different experiences. Simultaneously, this process allows us to recognise applicants who lack passion)

Type of Applications

Individual

Company/Organisation

Educational Institutions

Individual

  • Applicant’s proof of identification.
  • Past experience and supporting materials
  • Art project proposal
  • Supporting materials such as script, music demo and trailer
  • Promotional strategies
  • Budget outline

Company or Organisation

  • Company profile and information (official documents and proof of registration)
  • Main creator’s past experience and supporting materials
  • Applicant’s past experience and supporting materials
  • Art project proposal
  • Supporting materials such as script, music demo and trailer
  • Promotional strategies
  • Budget outline

Educational Institutions  

  • Including school, colleges and universities
  • School Approval Form
  • School Profile
  • Art project proposal
  • Promotional strategies
  • Budget outline

Application Process