About Us
REKAM FILMS (PT. Rekam Sinema Indonesia) is a film company based in Depok, West Java. It was founded by Yuda Kurniawan in 2015. Our mission is to build a domestic film ecosystem that prioritizes creative independence and business professionalism. We are committed to producing works with diverse themes and genres that highlight local culture, authenticity, and Indonesian social realities while remaining universally relatable and relevant. The works we create are not only for entertainment, but also to spark discussion and generate new ideas for change and mutual progress.
The films we produce have been screened in cinemas and film festivals in various countries. One of the most phenomenal is the documentary film “Nyanyian Akar Rumput” (Songs of the Grassroots), which has won several awards, one of which is the Citra Award for Best Feature-Length Documentary at the 2018 Indonesian Film Festival. The film has also been screened at over 30 film festivals, one of the most prestigious being the 2019 Asia Pacific Screen Awards held in Brisbane, Australia.
In 2022, Rekam Films released “Roda-Roda Nada” (The Tone Wheels), which was nominated for Best Feature-Length Documentary at the 2022 Indonesian Film Festival, as well as several other awards, and a documentary titled “KH. Ahmad Dahlan, Sang Pembaharu” (KH. Ahmad Dahlan, The Reformer), which premiered at the 48th Muhammadiyah Congress in Surakarta. In 2024, Rekam Films released a feature film titled “Harmoni,” which won the Best Film Award at the My Name Is Climate Film Festival in England in 2025. In 2025, Rekam Films released two feature films titled “Menuju Pelaminan” (The Road to Marriage) and “Judheg.” (Worn Out).
VALUE STATEMENT
• The Cultural Mirror - “Capturing the Soul, Voicing Reality.”
For us, film is a cultural artifact (physical work, way of life & mindset). We are dedicated to portraying the true face of Indonesia. Through in-depth research and sensitivity, “We transform everyday reality into cinematic narratives that not only entertain, but also serve as a mirror for our society”.
• The Soulful Approach - “Local Voices, Meaningful Realities.”
We don't just make films, we record the pulse of life. In an industry full of polish, we choose to highlight authentic stories from local corners that are often forgotten—"We believe that the most honest stories are the ones that touch our hearts and are closest to us”.
• The Raw & Relevant - “Honest in Our Work, Authentic in Our Storytelling.”
We don't create artificial drama; we find it in family rooms, in market alleys, in the weary faces of urban dwellers, and in the quiet wisdom of villages. We believe that “The more local, the more global”—the more specific and authentic a story is crafted, the more universal its message becomes. We present work that is relevant, relatable, and trustworthy. Creating collective memories for the future.
