Private Project

Turbulent Delights

A young rebellious Indonesian man defies his family
expectations of taking over the family business of
motorcycle parts, to pursue his dreams of becoming an
artist, and in the process becomes an award winning
Chef in Australia.

  • Achintya Nilsen
    Director
  • Sydney Film School
    Producer
  • Gunawan Wu
    Key Cast
    "Chef "
  • Mihir Bhasin
    Director of Photography
  • Axel Larsson
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Gerry Chandra
    Colorist
  • Ryan Nichols
    Sound Recordist
  • Erjon Sejdiu
    Grip/Gaffer
  • Envato Elements
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 25 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Sydney Film School
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Achintya Nilsen

My name is Achintya Nilsen, I’m an Indonesian-Norwegian filmmaker graduate of the Sydney Film School and Actors Studio Stockholm. As a Writer-Director with a background in acting, I have a passion for and understanding of both sides of the camera. Specifically as a Southeast Asian woman, it is important for me to tell stories that are inclusive, bringing forth under-represented voices and present that onto the screen.
Born in Bali, Indonesia with the influence of a Norwegian parent means being raised in two contrasting cultures. Growing up often confused as to where I belong, needing to fit myself into the box of one background or the other, I realised this dual culture was actually an advantage. I could observe both sides, from a perspective of someone who was deeply involved, yet also on the outskirts. This allowed me to feel like a bridge. Finding balance between the two.
This is the type of stories I aim to tell. Storytelling that finds a unique balance between a dual nature. Bringing in fresh, dynamic, and a nuanced perspective into the art.

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Director Statement

There are a few core messages that I wanted to convey with this documentary.

1) Going against the grain.
That sometimes, when passion and something greater calls to you, you have to go against what you have been told to do your whole life, or what is expected of you, to pursue the thing that gives you genuine drive.

2) Standing up for yourself.
That to achieve these ambitions, you have to be able to stand up for yourself and the things you believe in. There are a lot of times, especially as an Indonesian youth, that I believe we tend to get in our own way. At the first sign of bullying or harassment we tend to push ourselves down as a way of dealing with it, clouding ourselves from our highest potential. I want to convey that as Indonesians, we must be able to take courage and stand up for ourselves, and taking that stance can often lead you to a better place, with people or your goals.

3) Rise to success in pursuing your passions.
When pursuing your passions, success doesn’t always come in a day. It can take years, and it is about how we continue to persevere despite the challenges.

4) The Indonesian potential.
How much talent and potential there is in Indonesia, and as Indonesians. I believe there are many Indonesians from all walks of life who are extremely skilled and talented in their respective fields, and these skills and talents deserve praise, recognition and a global stage of presentation.