1880 MASL
Synopsis
Merah Jemang is a village in Atu Lintang, Central Aceh. This village is a transmigration area that was established in 1997. After years of living in the village, the transmigrants eventually got tired of utilizing what was available with disproportionate results. They then looked for side jobs to cover their needs, which then forced them to pave new land in the forest.
Schedule
1st Screening
4 November 2024, 15:00 GMT+7
2nd Screening
9 November 2024, 15:00 GMT+7
Credits
Riyan Sigit Wiranto
Riyan Sigit Wiranto (Central Aceh, 1999). In 2017, he made a short documentary 1880 MDPL with his schoolmate, Miko, while studying at SMAN 5 Takengon Binaan Negeri Antara. Set against the backdrop of his home village, the film looks at the plight of people living in protected forest areas. Together with Aceh Documentary Foundation, the film successfully received recognition and awards from film festivals in Indonesia. Some time ago, Riyan completed his studies from the Communication Science program at Universitas Malikussaleh Lhokseumawe, Aceh. Now, he is looking forward to becoming a chili and coffee farmer.
Miko Soleh Budiman
Miko Soleh Budiman, also known as Mike, was born in March 1999 in Tekangon, Aceh. Coming from a small family in Central Aceh, Miko pursued his secondary education at SMAN 5 Takengon Binaan Negeri Antara. His hobby as a nature lover and audiovisual world led Miko to the creation of a short documentary film 1880 MDPL. The film, supported and mentored by the Aceh Documentary Foundation, was not only nominated as the best film in Aceh, but also represented Aceh at the 2016 Festival Film Indonesia (FFI) in the Short Documentary category.
Azhari
Born in Bireuen, Aceh, Azhari started his interest and adventure in documentary filmmaking when he was in college at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang. His interest in documentary films combined with his care for Aceh led him to the production of the Garamku Tak Asin Lagi (2010) which became the best film selected by the jury at Metro TV’s Eagle Awards. Since 2012 until now, Azhari has been actively involved as one of the founders and managers of Aceh Documentary Foundation.
Details
2016 Malang Film Festival | Short Documentary | Best Film
