
Matta Cinema Production (MCP) is an independent film production company dedicated to developing artistic cinema while creating works with the potential to reach both local and international audiences.
The company was established as part of a broader creative ecosystem that includes Ruang Basbeth Bercerita and Bosan Berisik Lab, a non-profit foundation that supports the development of experimental films and artistic cinematic works.
MCP was founded by ismailBASBETH, a multidisciplinary filmmaker from Wonosobo, Central Java, Indonesia. In addition to his work as a director, producer, and screenwriter, he is also active as a singer and songwriter.
His filmmaking career began through a self-taught path in 2005, producing a number of experimental short films. His professional development was further enriched through participation in the Berlinale Talent Campus in Germany and the Asian Film Academy in South Korea, as well as receiving scholarships from BFC & SHOCS.
MCP emerged from Hide Project Film, a creative collective that played a significant role in fostering a new generation of Indonesian filmmakers, including Charlie Meliala and Satria Kurnianto. Officially established in 2017, MCP was founded with the ambition of creating a bridge between mainstream cinema and auteur-driven filmmaking.
The company seeks to contribute to a sustainable film ecosystem in Indonesia by channeling the success of commercially oriented productions into the development and financing of independent films that are bold, experimental, and artistically ambitious. This cross-subsidy approach allows MCP to balance audience engagement with creative freedom while supporting the growth of diverse cinematic voices.
Get to know the people behind Matta Cinema. Our team is made up of passionate professionals from diverse backgrounds, working together to craft meaningful stories and bring each film to life with care, integrity, and creativity.

Founder & Executive Producer
ismailBASBETH is an Indonesian filmmaker, artist, writer, and singer-songwriter born in Wonosobo, Central Java, in 1985. A self-taught filmmaker, he has been actively making films since 2005, directing a wide range of short and feature-length works that have received recognition at numerous national and international film festivals.
His artistic journey has been further enriched through his participation in the Berlinale Talent Campus in Germany and the Asian Film Academy in South Korea, where he received the BFC & SHOCS Scholarship Fund. In addition to directing, he is actively involved as a producer and developer of independent film projects in Indonesia.
As one of the founders of Matta Cinema Production, ismailBASBETH focuses on developing and producing artistically driven films that bridge creative vision with broader audience engagement. He is also the co-founder of Bosan Berisik Lab, an interdisciplinary arts laboratory dedicated to supporting experimental artistic practices, and the founder of Ruang Basbeth Bercerita, a creative platform for writing, storytelling, and cross-media artistic exploration.
For My Own Last Supper (Rencana Besar untuk Mati dengan Tenang), he serves as the Director, Adaptation Screenwriter, and Executive Producer.

CEO & Producer
Nugroho Dewanto is an Indonesian journalist, writer, and film producer with more than three decades of experience in media, publishing, and cultural production.
A graduate of Sociology from the University of Indonesia, he began his journalism career at the business and economics publication KONTAN before joining the Tempo Media Group. Throughout his career at Tempo, he held various senior editorial positions and most recently served as Managing Editor for Economics and Business across Tempo magazine, Koran Tempo, and Tempo.co.
Beyond journalism, Dewanto has written and edited numerous books and research publications, including biographies of prominent Indonesian figures and corporate histories of leading national companies. He has also contributed to the acclaimed TEMPO Book Series, which explores influential historical figures whose ideas continue to shape Indonesia's political, social, and intellectual landscape.
Expanding his engagement with visual storytelling, Dewanto has also been involved in documentary filmmaking and feature film production.
Since 2025, he has served as Chief Executive Officer and Producer at Matta Cinema Production, overseeing the development and production of the company's feature film slate, including My Own Last Supper (Rencana Besar untuk Mati dengan Tenang) and The Longest Night (Malam Alia), the latter produced in collaboration with Pal 8 Pictures, a subsidiary of Tempo Media Group.

Head of Production & Producer
Imran Hasibuan was born and raised in Medan and pursued his higher education at the National University of Jakarta.
For more than two decades, he built his career as a journalist, working for various media organizations, including Forum Keadilan and D&R Weekly under the Tempo Media Group. He was also one of the founders of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) and participated in numerous media research and development initiatives with LP3ES (Institute for Economic and Social Research, Education, and Information) and the Institute for the Study of the Free Flow of Information (ISAI).
Beyond journalism, Imran has worked as an editor, author, and media consultant, contributing to approximately 45 published books, most of them biographies of prominent Indonesian public figures.
In recent years, he has expanded his focus to film and performing arts production. He initiated and produced Panembahan Reso (2020), a landmark stage adaptation of W.S. Rendra's acclaimed work, and has been involved in the production of several films, including TAUFIQ: Lelaki yang Menantang Badai (2019), Terima Kasih Emak, Terima Kasih Abah (2020), and Kilometer 50 (2022), produced in collaboration with Tempo Media Group.
Imran also serves as a Producer of My Own Last Supper (Rencana Besar untuk Mati dengan Tenang). Since 2023, he has been Head of Producer at Matta Cinema Production, overseeing the development and production of the company's film slate.

Project Development Manager & Producer
Ary Aristo is an Indonesian filmmaker and documentarian with more than two decades of experience spanning documentary filmmaking, television journalism, television series, and narrative cinema.
A graduate of the Film Department at the Jakarta Institute of the Arts (IKJ), he currently teaches at his alma mater, as well as at Paramadina University and HelloMotion High School. Throughout his creative career, Aristo has been mentored by a diverse group of influential figures, including Hans Hylkema, Mark Freeman, Gerzon R. Ayawaila, Darwis Triadi, Haidar Bagir, Ismail Basbeth, Anne Milne, and Ki Soleh Ruslani.
His body of work includes the documentary The Pope's Quran (Quran Sang Paus), which received a nomination at the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI), and The First Step: Women for Peace, which was screened at the Jakarta International Film Festival. He also directed and produced Scene from the Unseen (Merupa), a collaborative project developed with the Scottish Documentary Institute, the British Council Indonesia, and In-Docs. In addition, he served as a producer for the television series Rahasia Punya Rahasia and contributed to the feature film Rumah Masa Depan.
Currently, Ary Aristo serves as Project Development Manager and Producer at Matta Cinema Production. He is also the Co-Producer and Post-Production Coordinator & Supervisor for My Own Last Supper (Rencana Besar untuk Mati dengan Tenang).

Sales & Distribution Manager, Producer
Chakalica Widyadipraja is an Indonesian film producer born in Yogyakarta in 1994. She holds a Master's degree in Management from Diponegoro University and a Bachelor's degree in Business from Bina Nusantara University.
Her professional experience spans various sectors of the creative economy, including serving as a Line Producer for the Wonderful Indonesia tourism campaign (Visit Central Java). Beyond production work, Chakalica has a strong interest in research on the creative industries. In 2023, she published two international studies examining intellectual property rights, talent development, and digital consumption within Indonesia's film ecosystem.
Outside the film industry, Chakalica also serves as Secretary of the Central Java Regional Board of Tunas Indonesia Raya (TIDAR).
Within the film industry, she is the Co-Producer of My Own Last Supper (Rencana Besar untuk Mati dengan Tenang), specializing in sales, promotion, and distribution. In 2025, she was selected to participate in Platform BUSAN, a networking and collaboration program for independent Asian filmmakers held as part of the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) and the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea.
Currently, Chakalica serves as Producer and Sales & Distribution Manager at Matta Cinema Production, where she focuses on market development, distribution strategy, and building industry partnerships at both the national and international levels.

Production Manager & Line Producer
Nugi is an Indonesian Line Producer, Co-Producer, screenwriter, and Assistant Director with experience across a wide range of narrative films and commercial video productions.
His career in the film industry began in 2015 as a Unit Production Manager for The Taste of Fences, a short film directed by Sinung Winahyoko. In 2017, he made his screenwriting debut with Perfect Dream, directed by Hestu Saputra.
Nugi's passion for cinema began during his university years after being inspired by Danny Boyle's Trainspotting. He further developed his expertise through self-directed learning in film production, screenwriting, and directing.
Currently, Nugi is developing a feature film that explores the legal and social complexities surrounding interfaith marriage in Indonesia. He also serves as Co-Producer and Line Producer for My Own Last Supper (Rencana Besar untuk Mati dengan Tenang).
In addition, Nugi works as a Line Producer at Matta Cinema Production, where he supports the development and execution of film projects intended for both domestic and international audiences.

Operations Manager & Associate Producer
Rosa Luxita Sari, born in Probolinggo in 1987, has a professional background in finance and operations management. She graduated from the Accounting Department at UPN Veteran Yogyakarta and began her career in the banking sector before spending five years at PT Dharmamulia Purna Karya, a subsidiary of PT Sari Husada.
In 2016, Rosa transitioned into entrepreneurship by establishing a food and beverage business. She later expanded her ventures into the children's literacy sector by managing a bookstore and organizing various educational programs.
Her career in the film industry began in 2019 as a Finance Production Assistant for Taufiq: Lelaki yang Menantang Badai. She later returned to the same role for Lakhadbaggha 2, a co-production project with First Ray Films. Rosa also served as Associate Producer and Production Accountant for My Own Last Supper (Rencana Besar untuk Mati dengan Tenang).
Since 2023, Rosa has been serving as the Operational Manager at Matta Cinema Production, where she oversees the company's operations, administration, and financial management.

Executive Assistant & Assistant Producer
Melita Nurhasanah is an Assistant Producer and screenwriter whose work focuses on developing Asian romance stories, particularly those inspired by Korean and Chinese dramas.
With experience in creative development, administration, and project coordination, she combines storytelling expertise with production management skills to support both the creative and operational aspects of filmmaking.
Since 2022, Melita has been actively developing a range of screenplay projects, including a Korea–Indonesia collaborative web drama and a children's musical feature film, both of which are currently in development.
Currently, Melita serves as an Assistant Producer at Matta Cinema Production, where she is responsible for script development, project coordination, production planning, and preparing presentation materials for investors. She also works as the Assistant Producer for My Own Last Supper (Rencana Besar untuk Mati dengan Tenang), supporting both the project's development and production coordination.
Through a combination of organizational skills, creative writing, and cross-department collaboration, Melita contributes to the development and production of various film and series projects currently being produced by Matta Cinema Production.
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