Ephraim Ryan Pranata

This documentary explores how familiar formulas, particularly in the horror genre, continue to dominate Indonesian cinema, raising questions about originality, diversity, and the future of storytelling in a culturally rich nation.

A short made by Ephraim Ryan as a one-man short for the 2021 MPC Short Film Festival following the theme of 'Everyday Life'. 'Between Days' won 1st place at the MPC Film Festival.

A young woman teaches her dementia-stricken mother to play the piano.

A young woman teaches her dementia-stricken mother to play the piano.

A young woman teaches her dementia-stricken mother to play the piano.

A short made by Ephraim Ryan as a one-man short for the 2021 MPC Short Film Festival following the theme of 'Everyday Life'. 'Between Days' won 1st place at the MPC Film Festival.

A short made by Ephraim Ryan as a one-man short for the 2021 MPC Short Film Festival following the theme of 'Everyday Life'. 'Between Days' won 1st place at the MPC Film Festival.

Set against the backdrop of Indonesia’s recent turmoil, Arka, an ambitious young documentarian, sets out to create a social documentary. As he follows two contrasting young voices, an idealistic activist and a wealthy DJ who treats activism as image making, Arka becomes increasingly consumed by the blurred line between truth, performance, and exploitation in his pursuit of a powerful story.

A sister tries to convince her reluctant brother to join her on a journey to explore Vietnam and Indonesia by getting him to try the cuisine of these countries.

A young man finds fleeting freedom and self-expression through the one thing that makes him feel alive—dance.

A young man finds fleeting freedom and self-expression through the one thing that makes him feel alive—dance.