Mandela Pictures Unveils BN13 and a Three-Film Horror Slate in Jakarta

Jakarta-based Mandela Pictures has revealed a three-film slate and launched BN13, a horror-focused genre studio dedicated to developing content rooted in Indonesian folklore and mythology. The three feature projects are planned for release over the next two years, including Bisikan Desa Gringsing — Whisper of Fatimah and Rumah Singgah, with a third title not publicly named yet. The move marks the studio’s push to build a robust pipeline of genre cinema that blends local legends with contemporary storytelling techniques. BN13 aims to nurture Indonesian horror and genre narratives that can travel beyond borders while staying true to cultural roots. This initiative signals a broader commitment to expanding the domestic film ecosystem, offering new opportunities for Indonesian writers, directors, and producers to explore dark folklore and myth-inspired storytelling within a modern production framework. By prioritizing genre content anchored in folklore, Mandela Pictures seeks to create distinctive projects that can resonate with both local audiences and international festival and streaming audiences. The announcements come as Jakarta cements its position as a hub for innovative Indonesian cinema, with genre-focused efforts underscoring the country’s growing appetite for bold, culturally rooted storytelling.

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