Chaka

CHAKA is a Dutch-Indonesian director known for her dynamic visual storytelling often juxtaposing
raw, expressionistic visuals with a fluid, dreamlike camera that seldom stands still. She crafts
narratives that balance the rawness of everyday life with the depth of subjective experience.
At the same time, her careful compositions evoke a sense of surreal alienation, driving the emotional
journey of her characters and stories forward.

Her fascination with long, unbroken takes contrasts sharply with the fast-paced, highly polished world
of commercial filmmaking, adding a surreal, ethereal quality to her work. Her subtle use of magical
realism further enhances her distinct cinematic voice, creating stories that resonate on multiple levels.

CHAKA has collaborated with notable brands such as Nike, JBL, and the Dutch Ministry of Defence, and her work
has been featured in Nowness, Directors Library, Freethework, The Daily Indie, Toronto Film Week,
IFFR Mind the Gap, and others. As she ventures into new commercial and narrative projects, CHAKA
remains dedicated to crafting stories that are personal, transcendent, and visually striking.