Erwin Arnada
Erwin Arnada | |
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Born | Jakarta, Indonesia | 17 October 1963
Alma mater | University of Indonesia |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, filmmaker |
Years active | 1986 – present |
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Erwin Arnada (born 17 October 1963) is an Indonesian journalist and filmmaker. Born to a devout Muslim family in Jakarta, Arnada became interested in journalism in 1984, and, after a time as a photographer, he interned at the weekly Editor. Beginning in 1990 he took editorial roles in various print media, including the controversial tabloid Monitor. Arnada entered cinema in 2000, producing several films for Rexinema.
After establishing Playboy Indonesia in 2006 Arnada became the center of controversy, as Islamic groups such as the Islamic Defenders Front protested the magazine as indecent – despite it not featuring any nudity. After an extended series of trials Arnada was convicted by the Supreme Court of Indonesia and sentenced to two years in prison, beginning in October 2010. He was released the following June, when the court reversed its decision. In 2012 Arnada was nominated for a Citra Award for Best Director for his film Rumah di Seribu Ombak, based on a novel he had written in prison.
Early life and career
Erwin Arnada was born on 17 October 1963 to Amin Ismail, a
Arnada attended the
Journalism
Beginning in 1989 Arnada began an internship with the weekly Editor. He used the position as a learning experience.[1][2] Arnada served as an editor of the Jakarta-based tabloid Monitor between 1990 and 1991. The publication was shut down after it published a controversial poll of readers' most respected figures;[4] the poll showed the Islamic prophet Muhammad at number 10, below the dangdut singer Rhoma Irama.[1]
By the mid-1990s Arnada had begun working for Bintang Indonesia, owned by the Ciputra family. He left the newspaper in 1999 as he considered the publication to devote too little space to music. He established Bintang Milenia that year, but by 2002 it had been shut down.[1] During this time he worked extensively with MTV Indonesia and various start-ups.[2]
After the closing of Bintang Milenia, Arnada began working with Indonesian filmmakers Rizal Mantovani, Jose Poernomo and Dimas Djayadiningrat to establish the production company Rexinema.[1] The company's first production was Jelangkung in 2001;[5] Arnada first received credit for Tusuk Jelangkung in 2002, which he wrote and produced.[6] He worked on a further six films with the company between 2003 and 2007.[5][6]
Playboy Indonesia
Arnada began plans to establish
The magazine was, however, highly controversial. Before publication Muslim groups had expressed opposition.[1] After publication began the Playboy Indonesia offices were attacked, as were various printers. In one instance the Islamic Defenders Front attacked the Playboy Indonesia offices in South Jakarta, leading to the building being evacuated. By May 2006 the continuous protests had left the magazine without an office.[1] The bad publicity led advertisers to abandon the magazine. Ultimately the magazine was shut down after releasing ten issues,[7] having moved to the predominantly Hindu island Bali since its second issue, in June 2006.[8]
For his role in Playboy Indonesia's publication Arnada came under investigation. Investigators cited his publication of "pornographic" materials,
Arnada was released in June 2011,
Post-imprisonment
Arnada released his novel Rumah di Seribu Ombak in early 2012;[7] it had been written while he was in prison.[2] Set in Singaraja, Bali, the novel followed the friendship of two young boys from different cultural backgrounds.[7] He adapted the novel later that year, serving as director and producer.[6] The film was a critical success and nominated for nine Citra Awards at the 2012 Indonesian Film Festival, including Citra Award for Best Director for Arnada. It won four, including Best Editing and Best Screenplay;[10] Arnada lost the Best Director award to Herwin Novianto of Tanah Surga... Katanya (Land of Heaven... They Say).[11]
As of 2013[update] Arnada is married to Hevie Ursulla Arnada, with whom he lives in Bali. He has expressed interest in continuing his career as a novelist, ignoring journalism as it offers "nothing new, nothing different."
Filmography
As of 2013[update] Arnada has been involved with nine feature films, mostly as producer.[1][6]
- Tusuk Jelangkung (2002) – executive producer, story
- 30 Hari Mencari Cinta (2003) – producer,
- Catatan Akhir Sekolah (2004) – producer
- Cinta Silver (2004) – producer, story
- Alexandria (2005) – producer, story
- Jelangkung 3 (2007) – producer, screenwriter
- Jakarta Undercover (2007) – producer, story
- Asmara Dua Diana (2009) – producer
- Rumah di Seribu Ombak (2012) – director, producer, story
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Taufiqurrahman 2006, Erwin Arnada.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i The Jakarta Globe 2011, Erwin Arnada.
- ^ a b c Ginting 2011, Erwin Arnada.
- ^ The Jakarta Post 2003, Arnada excels.
- ^ a b Filmindonesia.or.id, Rexinema.
- ^ a b c d Filmindonesia.or.id, Erwin Arnada.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j The Jakarta Post 2013, Erwin Arnada.
- ^ Juniartha 2006, 'Playboy' magazine's relocation.
- ^ a b c d The Jakarta Post 2013, Former 'Playboy' editor.
- ^ Filmindonesia.or.id, Rumah di Seribu Ombak.
- ^ Filmindonesia.or.id, Tanah Surga.
Works cited
- "Erwin Arnada | Filmografi" [Erwin Arnada | Filmography]. filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Konfiden Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- "Former 'Playboy' editor walks free on historical ruling". The Jakarta Post. 25 June 2011. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- Ginting, Alfred Pasifico (8 August 2011). "Erwin Arnada: I'm Not a Hero Nor a Victim. I'm Just Another Version of History". Rolling Stone Indonesia (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- Juniartha, I Wayan (15 June 2006). "'Playboy' magazine's relocation stirs up fresh controversy". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- Mahditama, Iman (25 January 2013). "Erwin Arnada: Having the time of his life". The Jakarta Post. p. 28. Archived from the original on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- Mardiyati, Ade (3 November 2011). "Erwin Arnada: A Free Man With No Time to Play". Jakarta Globe. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- "Rexinema Multimedia Pratama". filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Konfiden Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- "Rumah di Seribu Ombak". filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Konfiden Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- Ryanto, Tony (19 April 2003). "Arnada excels in digital flicks". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- "Tanah Surga... Katanya". filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Konfiden Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- Taufiqurrahman, M. (5 May 2006). "Erwin Arnada: 'Playboy' editor in the eye of the storm". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
External links
- Erwin Arnada at IMDb