Brilio.net - Multitalented artist Maudy Ayunda is trying a new experience in the world of acting. If so far he has always been an actor in a film, this time the artist who made his debut in the world of acting through films through the film Untuk Rena (2005) will act as a producer.
Not half-hearted, Maudy will produce the biopic "Father of Indonesian Education" Ki Hajar Dewantara (KHD). The film, which will be produced by Wahana Kreator Nusantara in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Culture, will tell the story of KHD's thoughts, which of course will be narrated by the educational figure's life journey so that it can be an inspiration for the current generation, especially Gen-Z.
This film will tell the story of modern thoughts about education. There are many values that he (KHD) brings and it feels like they need to be told, need to be conveyed. "We believe in the power of this film's story," said Maudy during a press conference at the Ministry of Education and Culture Office in Senayan, Jakarta, Monday (06/05/2024).
Currently, the initial process begins with research on the figure of KHD, supported by data from the Ministry of Education and Culture, for writing the scenario. Research will also be carried out by visiting the Netherlands where KHD was once exiled in the Land of Windmills.
It started with a chat
So Maudy's involvement in producing this film is also unique. After completing his studies abroad, Maudy had a chance to chat with Gina S Noer, the director of KHD. At first they talked normally, but their conversation became more intensive, including discussing the figure of KHD.
Feeling that they had the same thoughts about the figure of KHD, Maudy and Gina finally agreed to embody their conversation through KHD's film work. "From that conversation, it finally got deeper and finally arrived at today," said Maudy.
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So how did you prepare for making this film? Maudy admitted that apart from discussing, he also learned a lot from a number of producers at Wahana Kreator. " I'm a newbie here for the first time too, so actually my approach here was full of curiosity and asked a lot of questions to the team at Wahana Kreator and of course Mbak Gina too," continued Maudy, who was once on the Forbes Asia 30 list. Under 30 in 2021.
To enrich this film, Maudy admitted that he had to talk to the KHD family. According to him, research and development of this film's story will require quite in-depth and long time and process.
We need as many partners and experts as possible in building good and appropriate stories. "Therefore, the first priority is to find partners and have the right conversations before finally starting to develop the story," explained Maudy.
From reading books to Nicholas Saputra
Meanwhile, Gina, as the director, admitted that the KHD film she was going to work on was a long process of contemplation regarding KHD's thoughts that she had gotten from reading books.
As a screenwriter, producer and director, Gina admitted that the KHD film was also her debut as a historical film director. According to him, every time he makes a film is something new. "For me personally, every film project is a learning process again," said Gina.
Gina also revealed that the plan is that this film will highlight KHD's life and thoughts, especially thoughts about consistency, continuity and convergence. This film is planned to be like a biopic in general but will have more new colors.
When asked about the criteria for who the actors would be involved in this film, Gina did not want to reveal it. It's just that he gave criteria. The character who will play the character KHD must have mature thinking. What is clear is that the actors in this film have to go through a casting process. It's even possible that Maudy will also be involved as an actor. When asked about Nicholas Saputra who might be involved in this film, Gina could only smile. "We pray that Nicholas Saputra will play," said Gina.
The KHD film is planned to be shown in cinemas in May 2026.