Asian Premiere
Deadline
13 minutes | 2026 | Indonesia | Drama - Horror | Indonesian
SYNOPSIS
Bobby, a creative worker who has been laid off several times, takes on an overnight deadline to keep his job. Even while haunted by Randy, a former Creative Director who died from overwork, Bobby keeps pushing himself because losing his job feels more terrifying than any ghost. As his boss’s pressure intensifies, Bobby is forced to choose between holding on to his job and saving himself.
SCHEDULE
Thu, 3 Dec 2026 | 19:45 | EMPIRE XXI | STUDIO 3
CREDIT
| Production Company | Amerta Creative Collective |
| Producer | Sanhaji, Deny Triyono, Syaifurizal Adisage |
| Director | Mecca Al Shamal |
| Scriptwriter | Mecca Al Shamal, Addam Zein |
| Cinematographer | Petir, Rosandy Zain Ilmi |
| Production Designer | Muhammad Rezza |
| Editor | Virya Hendriyah |
| Main Cast | Tubagus Ali, Nagra Pakusadewo, Lembu Wiworo Jati, Adinegoro Natsir |
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| Notable Achievement | - |
| Contact | meccaalshamal@gmail.com |
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Mecca Al Shamal
The story begins with a young Mecca dreaming of one day working with long hair. Fifteen years later, that dream became a reality. Mecca grew up to become a creative in the advertising industry, still with his signature long hair. Now, the story enters a new chapter. Mecca is taking his first step into directing with his debut short film.
