Everything is (Not) Fine

2023
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Topic

Disability

Origin

Aceh

Production House

GR Kreatif

Estimated Budget

IDR 287,924,000 (17,938 USD)

Project Initiator

Mukmin

Director

Arziqi Mahlil

Producer

Project Status

Research & Development
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Logline

A person with physical disabilities gains confidence to present themselves in the virtual world. However, when encountering love in the real world, he grapples with self-doubt in expressing their feelings.

Director's Statement

The theme of this film will revolve around social issues, specifically focusing on the topic of inclusion, which will be portrayed through the elements of friendship, love, and struggle. Individuals with physical disabilities often face the challenge of exerting extra efforts to fulfill their aspirations. This difficulty is harder for non-disabled individuals to comprehend because we frequently overlook the privileges that make our lives easier compared to our friends with disabilities.

 

We don’t feel what it’s like not to be accepted by the school, just because you’re physically different, like what Avi experienced when his parents enrolled him in elementary school. How does it feel to have to hide your feelings of love because you are haunted by feelings of inferiority, how does it feel to always be considered different, and also to always be treated special by the people around you.

 

In recent years, social media has developed rapidly, leading to the emergence of various negative stigmas towards it. However, for some people with physical disabilities, such as Avi, social media can actually be something positive. This is because individuals with disabilities can use social media to express their thoughts and emotions through content, fostering self-acceptance. In addition, content creation can also serve as a viable profession today, offering an alternative job for individuals with disabilities while exploring other job opportunities suitable for their needs.

 

Despite coming from a well-off family, Avi’s strong desire for financial independence through work and dedication to becoming a content creator is a unique aspect that influenced our choice of characters for this film.

Participant
Mukmin

Mukmin is a director and scriptwriter from Aceh Besar who has been involved in the production of dozens of fiction and documentary films. He was first exposed to the world of film in 2016 and has not stopped until now. Mukmin has previously participated in several film activities such as Akatara in 2018 and Akademi Arkipel in 2019. Currently, he is a member of Gotong Royong Kreatif community based in Aceh.

Participant
Arziqi Mahlil

Arziqi Mahlil is a producer, director, and scriptwriter from Banda Aceh. He has been familiar with the world of film since his student days until now. In 2017, Arziqi and several of his peers founded Gotong Royong Kreatif as a forum to continuously produce positive actions and works.

Everything is (Not) Fine

A person with physical disabilities gains confidence to present themselves in the virtual world. However, when encountering love in the real world, he grapples with self-doubt in expressing their feelings.