Synthetic Cinema: Experiments in the Age of New Imagination
The use of technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) in film story development has become an increasingly relevant topic. AI technology is now being utilized in various stages of the creative process from generating story ideas and writing scripts to post-production. However, AI cannot simply replace human creativity, as technology lacks the ability to capture intuition, emotion, and lived experience.
There is a pressing need for discussion and the establishment of clear regulations to address these issues and prevent potential unfairness toward artists and creative workers. It is important to remember that the use of AI technology within corporations should not be driven solely by cost-efficiency. Instead, it must also consider and respect the irreplaceable aspects of human creativity.
Schedule
Jadwal
Venue: Edelweiss Room ARTOTEL Suites Bianti – Yogyakarta
Date: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Admission Fee: Free
Speaker:
Pembicara:
Akhmad Fesdi Anggoro
Indonesian Film Editors’ Association (INAFEd)
Akhmad Fesdi Anggoro, known as Mamad, is an editor and creative producer based in Yogyakarta. He co-founded Aftertake Post, a boutique post-production studio specializing in offline/online editing, VFX, and color grading, recognized for its collaborative culture and reliable delivery. Mamad also founded Penakawan, a genre-focused storytelling lab inspired by the philosophy of “global taste, local value.” Penakawan developed the series HITAM (mystery-thriller, 2021), Pertaruhan: The Series (action, since 2022, Vidio), and Zona Merah (zombie thriller, 2024, Vidio).
Within the professional community, he actively participates in the Research & Development Department of INAFEd. He strengthens Indonesia’s editing ecosystem by delivering professional development programs. In 2025, at the Festival Film Indonesia (FFI), Mamad earned a nomination for Best Picture Editor for Pangku (On Your Lap) by Reza Rahadian. He previously won the FFI Citra Award for Best Editing in 2022 for Before, Now & Then (Nana), and Best Editing at JAFF in 2024 for Queen of Witchcraft.
He achieved both festival acclaim and streaming success with his key works: Gadis Kretek (Netflix, released in 2023), 24 Jam Bersama Gaspar (premiered at Busan 2023; Netflix global release scheduled for 2024), and the international collaboration In the Belly of a Tiger (screened at Berlinale Forum, 2024).
Mamad specializes in dramatic structure and rhythm, excels in multi-timeline narratives, and integrates editorial, VFX, and color within a unified pipeline. He provides creative guidance from development to delivery. Through Aftertake Post and Penakawan, he shapes Indonesia's new genre storytelling by balancing artistic vision with precision, guiding films from festivals to theaters and streaming platforms without losing their narrative essence.
Salman Aristo
Writer & Director
Salman Aristo is a producer, screenwriter, director, and CEO of Wahana Kreator Nusantara. Known to the public through his influential works such as Laskar Pelangi (2008) and Garuda di Dadaku (2009). He received the Piala Citra in 2016 for Best Screenplay in Athirah. He is also the screenwriter of Bumi Manusia (2019), which won the award for Best Screenwriter for Feature Films at the 2020 Bandung Film Festival. He is the creator of the audio drama podcast Kisah Horor The Sacred Riana (2020) and Horor Pendek (2021). Some of Salman Aristo's latest works are The Aces (Prime Video, 2023), Menduda (Vidio, 2024), and Agen +62 (2025) as executive producer.
In addition, Salman Aristo wrote the book Kelas Skenario, compiled based on the teaching curriculum in his scriptwriting class since 2009, and the book Film Bisa Dieja in 2024.
Igak Satria Wibawa
Ambassador/Deputy Permanent Delegate of Indonesia to UNESCO
Satrya Wibawa is an academic and diplomat serving as the Ambassador / Deputy Permanent Delegate of Indonesia to UNESCO. He was the Education and Culture Attaché at the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore (2022-2024). A lecturer at Universitas Airlangga Surabaya, Indonesia, since 2000, he specializes in Digital Media, Film, and the Creative Industries, with a PhD in Film and Media Studies from Curtin University. As Director of the Center for Strategic & Creative Communications at Universitas Airlangga, Satrya focuses on cinema studies and Southeast Asian creative industries, contributing to academic discourse through research and initiatives that explore the region's cinematic and cultural dynamics.
Moderator:
Samanta Aditya
Heritage Enthusiast
Samantha Aditya Putri holds a Master’s degree in Anthropology from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) with a strong interest in community empowerment. She has experience in research, project management, and community-based event organizing. Her work focuses on developing events and public initiatives that connect nature, culture, and sustainable social development.
