Peaceland

Ekin Kee Charles is an Indigenous filmmaker from Sabah, Malaysia. She is a descendant of the Kimaragang tribe, a sub-tribe from the Kadazandusun Dayak umbrella. Ekin grew up in a closed community with family members who migrated from the inland mountain area to Kota Marudu, Sabah. Her works are often set around the community and lifestyle of the people in her hometown, frequently including them as cast and crew in her projects. Ekin has shared her passion for film through workshops conducted for indigenous communities in Sabah and other parts of Malaysia.