BEGADANG8TAHUN FILMMAKING COMPETITION 2024 WINNER
“This film cleverly contrasts nature visuals with the unsettling sounds of the city, delivering a powerful message about the overwhelming intrusion of the outside world. Its consistent use of mismatched images and sound creates a haunting atmosphere without overdoing the concept.”
Lulu Ratna
National Jury Board 2024
THE CITY IS CALLING
[d] Syakir Mardhatillah / [w] Bintang Panglima dan Amar Haikal / Cibubur dan Bogor / 2024 / Fiction / 05:16
A man fled to nature, but there were voices of the city that haunted him.
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Film Director
Syakir Mardhatillah
Syakir Mardhatillah is a filmmaker based in Jakarta. He recently graduated from the Film School at the Jakarta Institute of Arts in 2023. Currently, he is actively writing and directing short films independently while working as an Assistant to Director in the advertising industry.
Filmography
Tetangga Baru, Short Film — Writer & Director | 2023
Sadfish, Short Film — Writer & Director | 2022