Indonesia’s Mandela Pictures Unveils Three-Film Slate, Launches Horror-Focused Genre Studio BN13 (EXCLUSIVE)

VarietySaturday, November 29, 2025 at 9:00:00 AM
Indonesia’s Mandela Pictures Unveils Three-Film Slate, Launches Horror-Focused Genre Studio BN13 (EXCLUSIVE)
  • Indonesian production company Mandela Pictures has announced a new film slate and launched BN13, a genre studio focused on horror and genre content inspired by Indonesian folklore and mythology. The Jakarta-based company revealed three feature projects set for release over the next two years: 'Bisikan Desa Gringsing — Whisper of Fatimah,' 'Rumah Singgah,' and another untitled project.
  • This development signifies a strategic expansion for Mandela Pictures into the horror genre, potentially tapping into a growing market for culturally rooted narratives and enhancing the visibility of Indonesian cinema on a global scale.
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