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our why
impactful storytelling
Docathon trains and mentors students to create short films on pressing local issues — and provides opportunities to share their stories with the world.
It’s Time for Stories That Matter
We train and mentor young people to tell meaningful local stories via short documentary films, and share them on the global stage.
We partner with schools worldwide to
Inspire Global Citizenship
Build the skills students need to engage with the world - critical thinking, digital storytelling, and leadership.
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Showcase your school’s Values & Mission
Celebrate your students' voice while visibly demonstrating your school’s commitment to making a difference - locally and globally.
Bring the Curriculum to Life
Connect sustainability and global issues to core subjects—turning your curriculum goals into meaningful, student-led projects.
What's involved
Inspire Global Citizenship
Students create a 3–6 minute documentary about a real issue or changemaker in their community.
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Guided by a beginner-friendly filmmaking course
Supported by professional storytelling mentorship
Share It With the World
Students share their films beyond the classroom.
Selected films are showcased at live Docathon events
All students can join global film exchanges
Multiply the Impact
Standout students take their learning further and earn leadership credentials by:
Hosting a Docathon for their school or wider community
Hosting a Docathon for their school or wider community
KEY BENEFITS
Simple and ImpacTful
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Improved Teaching and Learning
Transfer academic skills to real-life applications through storytelling.
Global Citizenship
Students live out the school’s values and show leadership.
Engaging Content
Short films that communicate school values and activities to parents and other stakeholders effectively.
Enhanced Reputation
Demonstrate values visibly, improving the school’s reputation and competitiveness.
Improve student outcomes
High quality films lead to stronger career/university applications.
OUR PARTNERS
Backing the Next Generation of Storytellers
We have partnered with over 50 leading schools, universities, corporations and non-profit organisations to create and share impactful stories with the world.
Our partners include
TestIMOnIals
Students, teachers, and headmasters see the potential of Docathon and its effects on the students.
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“A truly inspiring film (Stepping Stones) that resonates with our core values and commitment to diversity.”
Martin van der Linde
Head of British School Manila
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MAD showed their professionalism from the start, creating high-quality educational videos that encourage action and relationships with schools.
Sukainah Osman
Senior Manager, Purpose (WorldClass)
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“MAD's engaging and interactive resources certainly surpassed our expectations! This is a really fun and engaging way to learn about storytelling, and then become more confident to positively influence our clients and partners in their own sustainability journeys.”
Kael Zialcita
Associate Director, Relationship Manager, Multinationals at HSBC
