First Step

This film tells the story of Aldi, a quiet student who enjoys drawing but doubts his own abilities. When the school organizes a drawing competition, Aldi is torn between his desire to participate and his fear of failing. Mr. Wisnu, an art and culture teacher, and Mrs. Rini, a caring guidance counselor, help Aldi overcome his fears and achieve his goals.

  • Marshel Pradiska
    Director
    Echoes Of House, The Debt Solution, Bully | SMK TELKOM SIDOARJO
  • Ayunda Maharani
    Director Assistant
    Echoes Of House
  • Syahensyah Raiq El Fikri R
    Writer
  • Wildan Fanani Sujatmiko
    Producer
    Akar Absah, Echoes Of House
  • Milano Prawira Samudro
    Key Cast
    "Aldi"
  • Fauzan Faaza
    Key Cast
    "Reza"
  • Achmad Fachruddin Ibrahim, S.Pd, M.Pd
    Key Cast
    "Pak Wisnu (Mr. Wisnu)"
  • Dhia Kesuma Qatrunnada Rinaldi
    Key Cast
    "Bu Rini"
  • Irsyad Syarifuddin
    Cinematographer
    Echoes Of House, Mimpi Yang Tetunda
  • Fauzhan Bimo Soegianto
    Art Director
    Tak Searah Pulang, Echoes Of House
  • Aldyan Putra Yuniar
    Art Crew
  • Nidia Qonitatul Afifah
    Art Crew
  • Yusliha Syifani
    Art Crew
  • Wildan Fanani Sutjamiko
    Gaffer
  • Yusuf Baswedan
    Soundman
  • Muhammadiyah University Of Sidoarjo
    Support by
  • PPM. AN-NUR SIDOARJO
    Support by
  • Albarokah Media
    Support by
  • MC.V UMSIDA
    Support by
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Character Study, Inspirational, Motivation
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 25, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    95 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Indonesia
  • Country of Filming:
    Indonesia
  • Language:
    Indonesian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo
  • Porseni PTKIS International VI 2024
    Surakarta, Indonesia
    Indonesia
    September 4, 2024
    Youtube Premiere
    Honorable Mention Award 5
Director - Marshel Pradiska
Director Statement

As a Director, I wanted to bring up the idea of a young student attempting to embrace his drawing style or skills but being limited by insecurity and fear. Ultimately, "First Step" is a simple story that touches the heart of anyone who has ever doubted themselves.

It follows Aldi, a quiet student with a secret passion for art, as he takes a small but brave step toward self-belief by participating in his school's drawing competition. Aldi learns from supportive mentors and the courage to confront his fears that growth frequently begins with the first step into the unknown.

It was also interesting to learn about each mentor's role and unique mentoring style. Pak Wisnu focuses on building Aldi’s skills and self-assurance through guidance and constructive feedback, acting as a nurturing force for Aldi’s artistic abilities while Bu Rini focuses on developing Aldi’s emotional resilience, helping him understand that success comes from personal courage and self-acceptance.

This film is for anyone who has ever felt held back by self-doubt. It is a reminder that sometimes all it takes is one step forward to find out what you're truly capable of. I use a vibrant but naturalistic tone and warm visuals for the film to convey the sense of familiarity or hopefullness of taking a "First Step" based on the story.