Mandela Pictures and Oceanus Media International have launched first stills from “Bisikan Desa Gringsing: Whispers of Fatimah” on the Cannes Film Market, marking the worldwide debut of what’s billed because the one of many first Indonesian horror options to be shot utilizing digital manufacturing expertise.
Directed by Ivander Tedjasukmana, the thriller horror is a three-way co-production between Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.
The movie follows Hesti, performed by Aghniny Haque, a girl trying to find her lacking father whose path leads her to the cursed village of Desa Gringsing, the place she turns into enmeshed within the terror of a stressed spirit named Fatimah, portrayed by Fatmah Nahdi. The ensemble forged additionally consists of Surya Saputra, Kiki Narendra, Iskak Khivano, Hesti Putri, Nina Tamam, Iyang Darmawan, Akun Gege and Mian Tiara.
“Whispers of Fatimah”
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Manufacturing passed off on OMG Studios’ LED volumetric stage at Iskandar Malaysia Studios in Johor, Malaysia, the place performers work earlier than massive high-resolution LED partitions working photorealistic environments in actual time. The challenge drew authorities assist from Singapore’s Infocomm Media Improvement Authority, Malaysia’s Studios Movie Workplace by way of its FIMI+ incentive program and Indonesia’s Ministry of Tradition.
“Whispers of Fatimah”
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“We are delighted to have the support of our partner, Nick Tan and team at OMG Studios, and we hope that the spirit of collaboration behind this project will also be felt by audiences when the film reaches theatres,” stated Manoj Samtani, producer at Mandela Photos.
“Virtual production is not just a technology – it is a new creative language for Southeast Asian storytelling, and we are proud to be pioneering its use in Indonesian cinema alongside our partners,” added Nick GC Tan, CEO of OMG Studios.
“Whispers of Fatimah”
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World gross sales are being dealt with straight by Mandela Photos, which is assembly with worldwide distributors on the market. The movie, at present in post-production, is about for theatrical launch in Indonesia later this yr, adopted by Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey and Azerbaijan.
The challenge had beforehand been unveiled by Selection as part of Mandela Pictures’ slate at Jogja-Netpac Asian Movie Competition Market 2025 and Asia TV Discussion board 2025. It’s the first title from BN13, Mandela Photos’ new label targeted on Indonesian horror and folklore IP.
“Whispers of Fatimah”
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