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