MFW10 BEST NATIONAL COMPETITION AWARD 2024
“It’s really an interesting National Competition of the 10th edition of Minikino Film Week because of not just the film themes, stories and the filmmaking quality, it represents Indonesian short film as its best. From the acceptance of the son’s new gender, breaking the tradition, bullying and the loss of something important, from memory, sanity to camera and land, this year’s National Competition offers you the feeling of what it is like to be Indonesian. In the midst of climate change, fast pace of urbanization and social judgment, you can still feel a little bit mystical.”
Lulu Ratna
National Jury Board 2024
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“This film stands out for its creative blend of fantasy and modern life, where the victim reclaims power through a unique superhero narrative. The mature directing and strong visuals enhance the classic “fight back” storyline, leaving a lasting impression with its powerful ending.”
Tsang Hing Weng Eric
National Jury Board 2024
SAMU THE TERRIBLE AND HIS SIN
[d][w] Dhiwangkara Seta / Indonesia / 2023 / Fiction / 18:00
A lonesome marine student receives strength from the freshwater realm to seek revenge against his rivals.
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Director’s Biography
Dhiwangkara Seta went through an unconventional path from graphic design to filmmaking through the music community. Growing up in Jakarta’s suburbs, Dhiwangkara’s life was deeply influenced by his keen awareness of socio-economic inequalities, class divisions, and stigmas of masculinity. This awareness ignited his passion for filmmaking as a means to address these crucial societal issues.
“Samu The Terrible and His Sin” is his debut short film, in which he unravels his concern about generational violence in the military academy. Meanwhile, recently he had been involved in Mouly Surya’s upcoming feature, “This City is A Battlefield”, with France and Singapore Co Production. Also, he is actively developing his inaugural feature film, “aLPa,” which gained exposure in the producer’s lab at Jakarta Film Week 2022 and Full Circle Lab Philippines 2023.