What happens when someone grows up seeing discrimination and injustice in their community?

Acung Memilih Bersuara (Acung Chooses to Speak)

Film Details

  • Duration: 10min 27sec

  • Format: HD, 25fps, Stereo

  • Type: Animated documentary

  • Production Co.: Tala Media and Two Islands Digital

Synopsis

Born in Pasuruan, Acung never thought of becoming an activist. However, he grew up witnessing the hatred that his ethnic Chinese descent continues to receive. In the end, he chose not to remain silent even though the price paid was his freedom.

Film Team

  • Writer/Director: Amelia Hapsari

  • Producers: Nick Calpakdjian & Mark Olsen

  • Executive Producers: Darmawan Triwibowo & Mandy Marahimin

  • Art Director / Illustrator: Alam Taslim

  • Animation Director: Astu Prasidya

  • Animators: Galih W. Soebagjo & Achmad Hasbiansyah

  • Sound Recording: Sound Camp Studios, Bambang Iswanto

  • Sound Design & Composers: Soundlit Studio, Sambung Penumbra, Pandu Prasasya & Krido Tido

  • Sound Engineer & Mix: Pahlevi Indra C. Santoso

  • Research: Betharia Nurhadist

Festivals & Awards

  • Festival Film Indonesia (2023) - Short List, Best Indonesian Short Animation

  • Minikino (2023) - Honourable Mention, Indonesia

  • Show Me The Shorts - Official Competition, New Zealand

  • Festival Entretodos - Honourable Mention, Brazil

  • ReelOzInd! - Official Selection, Australia Indonesia Short Film Competition and Festival

Broadcasts

  • TBC

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