Private Project

Saka

Step into the excitement and the energy of Nyepi festival, a completely unique event held annually on the island of gods, Bali! Meet Kedux and Gusman, two artists creating never before seen ogoh-ogoh and be guided by cultural expert Marlow Bandem.

  • James D Bowen
    Director
  • Kassie Bowen
    Producer
  • Gusman
    Key Cast
  • Kedux
    Key Cast
  • Marlow Bandem
    Key Cast
  • Stephen Effendy
    camera operator
  • Muhamad Reyhan Fauzi
    camera operator
  • Abdi Jaya
    camera operator
  • Sherpa Joseph
    drone operator
  • Ngakan Putu Modiana
    Sound departament
  • Agus Putra Kedek Sedana
    Additional Crew
  • Max Komang Celagi
    Additional Crew
  • Mayang Irsan
    Additional Crew
  • Sasan Kaveh
    Additional Crew
  • Martin East
    Additional Crew
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Documentary, culture
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    Indonesia
  • Language:
    Indonesian
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - James D Bowen

James D Bowen, accomplished film director and director of photography. James serves as the creative force and guiding visionary at Overcrank Media, a prominent production house based in Bali. Originating from England, he cultivated his passion for filmmaking during his tenure with leading advertising agencies in Europe.

Over his career, he has developed an eclectic portfolio of work and has lent his expertise to renowned global brands. James has worked internationally with renowned brands like Porsche, Red Bull, and Arsenal FC, creating impactful online advertisements and short documentaries. Later working on longer form documentaries for Vice and CNN, as well as host of privately funded documentary films. James established his own Bali-based media production company, PT. Overcrank Media Production in 2020. Overcrank Media specializes in documentary and commercial films. They have also filmed several short fictional narratives and are working on a feature film set to be played in Indonesian cinemas in 2025.

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