
Al Ridwan
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Biography
Al Ridwan (born August 19, 2004) is an Indonesian filmmaker, mostly working as a producer and a composer. He is currently studying film and television at Indonesian Institute of the Arts, Yogyakarta. His debut documentary, 'Are We Still Friends?', which started as a final term project for his class, was selected and won Special Mention at the 12th QCinema International Film Festival, Philippines, among others.
Known For

Ria is a third grade student and she got a writing assignment about her holiday. But, she writes about her story with her mom instead.
Holiday Story

In a world where humans only communicate telepathically, Nima searches for a butterfly. Her encounter with a black cat leads her to an apathetic old man, putting her in questions about the world she lives in.
Kontapati

A group of friends goes on a trip to Malino, a well-known region in South Sulawesi. Through fragmented scenes that blur between fiction and reality, they recall moments of their friendship by listening to recordings from their previous trip to the same place.
Malino Recordings

Three boys are asked to call a friend they haven't seen or contacted in a long time. Their conversations reflect on childhood memories, feelings, and the meaning of friendship.
Are We Still Friends?

Daru is an orphan who keeps having the same dream where he becomes a tree being struck by lightning. Between trying to fix the troubles he made at school and maintaining his relationship with his hard-pressed aunt, Daru discovers the meaning behind his dreams.
The Boy Who Dreamed of Lightning

A poor girl tries to take care of his father during the COVID-19 pandemic by participating in a poetry competition.
Healed

Two teenagers, Anne and Dante, try to reconnect after hooking up.
Envelast

A homeless man explores the bustling city after receiving a fragmented mirror piece from a mysterious, odd-looking figure.
The Invisibles

A woman is found lying down in different circumstances and locations, revealing a dark truth for women in Spain.
Bodies of Mary

A short documentary around a kindergarten teacher at Kuncup Harapan, Yogyakarta.
New Hope

Jecio and Mitha, a pair of students who are involved in a love scene, have to complete a KKN (Community Service Program) activity that they are doing half-heartedly
Heart-Hearted Trip

A man tells a journalist about the photos and memories from his childhood in home and village that will soon disappear for the new national capital city. With his brother, he returns to the places they once played, taking pictures and recreating stories as if the land was still the same.
Erased from the Map

ARA, IAN, and KANA, three admins of a gore shitpost account, must face a serial killer whose victims they have used as meme material.
A Safe Guide to Internet

Izza has to wear hijab to fit in with her friends during Islamic Education class, but her lack of confidence and her boyfriend stand in her way.
Iradat

After receiving a warning from the school about his hair, Jojo (8), a child of Chinese-Indonesian descent, has no other choice but to cut his long beloved hair. During the trip to the barbershop, Jojo, accompanied by his father, Afung (30), tried to face his fears and anxieties, because he felt more confident with long hair.