Pulling The Threads - Nak Mule Keto
Miss Universe Indonesia 2022, Laksmi De Neefe, embarks on a captivating journey to explore the intricate art of Grinsing, a rare and ancient weaving technique practised in only three locations worldwide: Japan, India and… Tenganan Pegringsingan, home to Bali's indigenous Bali Aga people. By pulling the threads that bind this unique society, Laksmi uncovers the resilience of a community determined to preserve its traditions and maintain balance amidst Bali's dynamic transformation.
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Joseph J.U. TaylorDirectorThe Whip Dancers of Waerebo (2025) (TV Documentary); The Path (2024) (Short Documentary); Indonesia's Best Ever Destinations (2021) (TV Special) - Director, Producer, Writer; Indonesia's Best Ever Eats (2021) (TV Special) ; Promoter in Paradise (2019) (Short)) - Director, Producer, Writer; Dark Waters (2018) (Short) - Producer, Writer; Whale Watching (2018) (Short) - Director, Producer, Writer.
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Joseph J.U. TaylorWriterThe Whip Dancers of Wearebo (2025) (ZDF ARTE TV Doc); o (2025); Cali Kid (2025) (ZDF/ARTE TV Doc); Indonesia's Best Ever Destinations (2021)(TV Special); Indonesia's Best Ever Eats (2021) (TV Special) ; Promoter in Paradise (2019) (Short); Dark Waters (2018) (TV Episode); Whale Watching (2018) (Short); Tina Arena: Reset Live - The Concert Film (2016) Unit Producer; Sport (2015) (Short); 3000 Hands (2013) (Short)
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Joe YaggiProducer
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Joseph J.U. TaylorProducerThe Whip Dancers of Wearebo (2025); Cali Kid (2025) (ZDF/ARTE TV Doc); (Amazon TV Doc); Das Traumschiff (2024) (TV Series); Lost in Paradise: Luchsinger and the Gods (2022); Indonesia's Best Ever Destinations (2021)(TV Special); Indonesia's Best Ever Eats (2021) (TV Special) ; Benefited (2019) - Associate Producer; Promoter in Paradise (2019) (Short); Dark Waters (2018) (TV Episode); Whale Watching (2018) (Short); Tina Arena: Reset Live - The Concert Film (2016) Unit Producer; Sport (2015) (Short); 3000 Hands (2013) (Short) .
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Laksmi De Neefe SuardanaProducer
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Laksmi De Neefe SuardanaKey Cast
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Runtime:20 minutes
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Completion Date:February 28, 2025
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Production Budget:20,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Indonesia
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Country of Filming:Indonesia
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Language:English, Indonesian
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Shooting Format:Digital Full Frame
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Not yet screened
Distribution Information
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No distributor attached.
Joseph’s life could be an adventure movie. Born in New Zealand, he spent over twenty-five years as a Biologist in some of the most remote islands of Indonesia. He married a Balinese warrior princess and then changed tack, sailing to Australia to launch a career in film.
After seven years of living on the boat and making movies, he returned to Southeast Asia to tell stories that matter with a cross-cultural focus and resides in Indonesia where he is a registered film director.
Joseph directed, wrote, and produced the television pilot SOULBEATS and two television specials - for Discovery Network. He produced the Swiss feature, “Luchsinger and the Gods” and the TV movie “Das Traumschif Nusantara” (ZDF, Germany) and in 2024 directed, produced and wrote the Documentary “The Whip Dancers of Waerebo” for ZDF and ARTE (France).
As a screenwriter, Joseph has received development funding from the New Zealand Film Commission, and New Zealand Writers Guild. As an actor, he has credits on Home and Away (7 Australia), The Singapore Grip (ITV), Strike Back (HBO), and Dev Patel’s Monkey Man (Bron).
Joseph is currently editing the documentary RIDER, the story of a female Wall of Death performer from Sumatra, Indonesia and in early pre-production for a feature film RIDER inspired by the same topic.