Batang Garing

In Bornean mystical forest, there lived a tree of life called Batang Garing. One day, the forest was on fire caused by land clearing by irresponsible people. The wildfire harmed the existence of Batang Garing as the source of villagers in the mystical forest, including Dayak Ngaju tribe that lives in there. Karuhei, the son of Dayak Ngaju village chief, desired to save the forest from fire with Burung Enggang's instruction, the Father of the Sky. Unfortunately, because of one thing, Karuhei is not believed by his father and the whole tribe.

  • Ivana Sari
    Director
    Inkarna
  • Popi Mitaya
    Writer
  • Ivana Sari
    Writer
    Inkarna
  • Popi Mitaya
    Producer
    Pamali
  • Steven
    Key Cast
    "Karuhei, Sky Father"
    Inkarna
  • Deorama Prasetio
    Key Cast
    "Mantikei, Businessman"
  • Ivana Sari
    Screenplay
  • George Christian
    Cinematography
  • Vesianne Chandra
    Production Designer
  • Jundi Davva
    Music
  • George Christian
    Key Frame Animator
    Inkarna
  • Ivana Sari
    Key Frame Animator
    Inkarna
  • Vesianne Chandra
    Key Frame Animator
  • George Christian
    In-Between Animator
    Inkarna
  • Ivana Sari
    In-Between Animator
    Inkarna
  • Ivana Sari
    Costume Designer
    Inkarna
  • Popi Mitaya
    Environment Artist
  • Ivana Sari
    3D Artist
    Inkarna
  • Ivana Sari
    Visual Effect Artist
    Inkarna
  • George Christian
    Visual Effect Artist
  • Popi Mitaya
    Visual Effect Artist
  • Ivana Sari
    Editor
  • George Christian
    Editor
    Inkarna
  • Merphilina Valencia
    Graphic Designer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Batang Garing (Tree of Life)
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Fantasy, Family, Culture, Folklore
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 7, 2017
  • Country of Origin:
    Indonesia
  • Country of Filming:
    Indonesia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    1080p HD Widescreen
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Cardiff International Film Festival (CIFF)
    Cardiff
    United Kingdom
    October 27, 2017
    United Kingdom Premiere
    Official Selection
  • 21 Islands International Short Film Festival
    New York City
    United States
    December 8, 2017
    North America Premire
    Official Selection
  • UMN Animation and Film Festival (UCIFEST) 2017
    Tangerang Selatan
    Indonesia
    November 22, 2017
    Official Selection
  • Indonesian Short Film Film Festival (ISFF) SCTV 2018

    Indonesia
    February 28, 2018
    Indonesia Premiere
    Top 50 Finalist
  • Asian Youth Indie Film Festival (AYIFF) 2018

    Malaysia
    April 10, 2018
    Shortlisted
  • Art All Night - Trenton: 6th Annual Film Festival
    New Jersey
    United States
    June 16, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Anim!Arte - International Student Animation Festival of Brazil
    Rio de Janeiro
    Brazil
    September 24, 2018
    South America Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Animakini - Animasi Cikini
    Jakarta
    Indonesia
    September 21, 2018
    Jakarta Premiere
    Nomination
Distribution Information
  • Multimedia Nusantara University (UMN)
    Country: Indonesia
Director Biography - Ivana Sari

Ivana Sari studies animation at Multimedia Nusantara University (UMN) in Indonesia.

'Inkarna' is her debut of 3D animation film with her teammates from Candramawa Production. It has won 'The Best Story' award in UMN Screening Day and has been nominated for AFI, ISFF, Hellofest, and TFF Award in the 'Best Short Animation' category.

Curently, she has finished her study and produced a short 2D animation film, 'Batang Garing', for the final project with her teammates from Myopia Production. The film has been selected in several festivals such as CIFF, 21 Islands International Short Film Fest, UCIFEST, AYIFF, and top 50 finalist in ISFF SCTV 2018.

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Director Statement

Indonesia is a country with various tribes and races. One of the largest tribes is the Dayak on Borneo (Kalimantan) island. The Dayak tribe have several sub-tribes and with variety different cultures but yet similar. One of Dayak sub-tribes is Dayak Ngaju that dominates in Central Kalimantan.

Central Kalimantan is one of the provinces in Indonesia, which until 2015 is the region with the highest wildfires’ fire points. As a result, not only many plants and animals species are threatened, but also the Dayak tribe.

Therefore, my team and I created an animation used Dayak’s culture and wildfires problems in Kalimantan. One of the Dayak’s folklore that we used is Batang Garing, the tree of life in Dayak version. The irresponsible outsiders caused wildfires that makes Batang Garing, which is the source of life of Dayaks and its surrounding, is threatened. Not only that, in our film we tell about the father and son relationship as a plot to bring the audience into the main issues of the story.