He learnt filmmaking from watching films. His passion in making a film does not come from the need for prestige; instead it is rooted deeply from his need to tell a story. He also enjoys writing and photography. Both his writings and the photos he taken are important mediums in revealing the stories he longs to tell. His first feature documentary “The Land Beneath the Fog won numerous awards, including Special Jury Prize from Dubai International Film Festival 2011. In 2013, Rolling Stones Indonesia magazine include 'The Land Beneath the Fog' as one of the best Indonesian films of the decade.