Discover Top Freelancers in Indonesia

Freelance journalist based in Jakarta.

• Reporter / Journalist

Muhammad Fadilah Ikhwan, known as Mufai, is a creative professional with over 5 years of experience as a Director, Cinematographer, Editor, and Writer in the film and multimedia industry. With a hands-on background that includes documentary and multimedia production for prominent organizations such as the Indonesia Nature Film Society and International Animal Rescue, Mufai has demonstrated exceptional ability in managing large-scale projects with global impact. Despite lacking formal higher education, Mufai is actively involved in training, human resource development, and exploring local film projects in Aceh Tamiang through his community, Merakinoia. He encourages and inspires local youth to collaborate on works that have a positive impact. His expertise and dedication to the arts, along with his creative innovation, make him an ideal candidate for projects that demand technical skills and social commitment.

• Graphic Designer
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Assistant
• Digital Content Creator
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Senior Editor
• Art Director
• On-Camera Talent

Hello, I'm Kyo Umareta from Indonesia. I have always been captivated by the power of videos as a medium to tell stories and make a lasting impact on audiences. I strongly believe that there are countless inspiring stories waiting to be shared with the world. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with organizations such as WHO Indonesia, Oxfam in Indonesia, and Oxfam Australia. Through their projects, I have been able to unfold the remarkable stories of resilient individuals who possess the drive to make a difference or overcome challenges. In addition to my work with these impactful organizations, I have also ventured into creating videos for private resorts in remote areas of Indonesia, such as Seed Resorts in Rote and Cove Eco Resorts in Raja Ampat. Every shot I capture in my work is purposeful, aiming to shape and deliver compelling stories. I firmly believe that a strong narrative lies at the heart of what people yearn for when they watch a video.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Corporate Videographer

Justin J Robertson, a Career that spans 15years in both Film and Television, Starting out in live Sports in the UK and later moving into Television programming and Comedy. In 2000 Justin joined NHK Japan Broadcasting in Westminster as a DOP and subsequently travelled the world covering everything from concords crash in Paris to interviews with the President of the United States. Justin moved to Berlin to join the Reuters news agency where his diverse skills as a DOP could really shine. In 2004 Justin made the move to Malaysia where he worked with the BBC. The demand for Justin’s work took him to live in China and Singapore and spending time in Korea and the Philippines. Justin soon made the natural transition into Directing, taking on TV commercials, Feature Documentary and Online works. Justin has extensive experience in shooting all over the world and brings not just his skills as a Cinematographer but his editorial knowledge in broadcast programming and his natural storytelling

• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

French citizen (at least the passeport) Independant filmmaker and photographer living in Indonesia since 21 years with the full authorization for shooting all over Indonesia. Interested by a lot of subjects (we have just to open our eyes and listen) but maybe more by Humans (including tribes) and animals. I collaborated with several companies and also making promotional movies for Guerlain (with Michelle Yeoh), Christian Dior and others ... If it's about video or pictures ... I am immediatly interested :-)) and open minded. You can see my websites : - http://Reportage4You.com for reportage/magazine (*New: partnership production) - http://wallacea-films.com for documentary and fixing/scouting in Indonesia and East-Timor - http://Footage-Indonesia.com for video footage and pictures An amazing thing is that I started 4 months ago Reportage4You.com with the idea to share and collaborate for productions .... and today I found your website with the same spirit. And we have so many subjects here ! OK ! so many things to say that better to stop ! The best Alain Today in post-production "The Legend of Raja Ampat" teaser at : http://wallacea-films.com/VOD/TL-index.php

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

Nefria Indradona (News Camera Person)/freelancer +62 85284700234 - x www.linkedin.com/in/nefria-indradona-3271b2103 Experiences National tvOne News Camera Person (2008 – 2021) filming hard news,magazine,investigative news,documentary,sport,tvc,tv multicam production,profile,special interview. Quick Channel (QTV) Video Editor (2007 – 2007) News video editor. Milestones Interviewed Gus Dur at PBNU Jakarta,”Internal PKB Party conflict”. (2008) Live broadcast of Umar Patek trial (Al-Qaeda Terrorist), (2012). Interviewed Ali Imron (Jemaah Islamiyah related to 2012 Bali bombing). Human trafficking& homicide case, coverage at Kelantan,Malaysia (2013). Sumatera Elephant’s ivory tusk poacher,coverage with WWF in Riau (2014). Aceh Separatist Freedom Movement (GAM) coverage in Aceh (2015). Central Sulawesi,Poso terrorist Jamaah Ansaruut Tauhid (JAT),coverage (2016). Side projects NHK(Cameraman),DW,Fair Planet(Photographer),Youtube,Driver,Fixer Shutterstock photo contributor

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Grace Tan-Johannes, also credited Grace Susetyo, is an Indonesian independent journalist and documentary writer, researcher, director and producer. Currently an associate producer for the Jakarta based Studio Amarana, Grace has worked with Our Better World, VICE Asia, MBDC Media, Visi8, Wikimedia Indonesia, South China Morning Post, CIFOR (Landscape News and Forests News) and the Jakarta Globe. Grace has over 12 years experience telling stories about travel, culture, food, music, art, history, activism, social enterprise and inspiring people with noteworthy contributions to the world. Grace is passionate about representing Indonesia in stories for a global audience, where she amplifies the stories of minorities, indigenous communities, those directly affected by climate change and changemakers who are making good happen in their communities. Grace's talents are far and wide, but she primarily identifies as a writer and a voice of her own. Having prior training in broadcasting, Grace's career started in the Jakarta Globe/Berita Satu newsroom where she had been both a magazine reporter and a television news reporter. Grace has subsequently branched out to writing, directing and producing documentaries and multimedia productions, as well as appearing as a talent in video productions, audiobooks and podcasts. Grace has a master's degree in Development Studies from the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Grace is an associate of the British humanitarian consultancy United Edge, which provides Justice Based Approach trainings to NGOs around the world. When not working, Grace enjoys boxing, biking, swimming, cooking, baking, listening to podcasts and curating exceptional Spotify playlists. An avid Indonesian handmade textile collector, Grace volunteers in Indonesian craft collectives such as Meet The Makers and Kain Kita. Grace has performed in community theatre before and has a soft spot for all things music and art. Her dream is to produce personal documentary series about remaking her Rotinese ancestors heirloom ikat, about the indigenous food revivals and fusion cuisine innovation in Eastern Indonesia, and about sailing the Malay Realm in traditional Indonesian vessels.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Translator
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Content Strategist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Digital Content Creator
• Podcast Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• On-Camera Talent

Muhammad Fadilah Ikhwan, commonly called Mufai is a Director, Cinematographer, Editor, and Writer who likes art in the creative industry. Has 4 years of experience in the Film & Creative Industry (2018-present) producing audiovisual content, branded advertisements, short fiction, and documentaries. Mufai only graduated from Vocational High School. It's not that Mufai doesn't have the desire to go to college, but for one reason or another Mufai hasn't been able to go to college until now. Mufai has a 2.5-year background in Documentary Film Production & Multimedia Specialist, experience working at the NGO Rekam Nusantara Foundation-Indonesia Nature Film Society (2019-2021), and some time working at International Animal Rescue & PEREMPUAN AMAN. Currently, Mufai is in the process of establishing Merakinoai Pictures, which in the future will be used as a film production house & audio-visual content creation that is aware of & appreciates every process. Merakinoia Pictures is here, with progressive ideas from young individuals who uphold the value of equality in creating audio-visual products with soul, creativity, and love. Mufai is a dedicated lifelong learner & social worker. Mufai was once an audiovisual content editor at the COVID-19 Task Force formed by the National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB). Then, contribute to an international scale project (The Measurable Action for Haze-Free Sustainable Land Management in Southeast Asia), a program designed and implemented by a consortium of ASEC, IFAD, CIFOR, and GEC, working in close coordination with the ASEAN Member States. Mufai has also been a speaker in several Student Activity Units and was a mentor in Digital Media Training for indigenous women.

• Documentary DP
• Graphic Designer
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP

"I appreciate that we live in a global community, where far more unites us than divides us." My name is Bud Wichers. Although I am based in the Netherlands and work as a freelance video journalist and photographer, I was born in one of the poorest slums in Indonesia. My birth parents sought to give me a better life than they had by putting me up for adoption in a hospital in the capital. Eventually, I landed in an orphanage just outside of Jakarta and was adopted by a lovely Dutch couple – my parents. They gave me the chance to grow and encouraged me to become anything I wanted. With the freedom and opportunity to decide on my own terms, in 1999 I became a photo and video journalist and documentary filmmaker. Since I learned first-hand what a difference it can make to be given opportunities, I strive to give others a platform to tell their stories. I appreciate that we live in a global community, where far more unites us than divides us. Our joys and sorrows are inextricably linked. That is why personal narratives are so powerful in shedding light on and humanizing events. My photos and videos for Agence France-Presse and Thomson Reuters Corporation have been featured on CNN, BBC, and Al Jazeera. I have worked in high-risk areas to capture stories that are of global significance, including Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan and I have also travelled to other hotspots, including Venezuela, Colombia, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Ukraine, Israel and the Palestinian territories (including Gaza). Whenever I travel to Indonesia, I volunteer for the Mijn Roots Foundation to help connect adopted children with their birth parents. This cause is very close to my heart. Mission Guided by my belief in the power of each individual to improve their broader community and create a better world, my mission is to connect people through sharing life experiences and stories. Using photos, I aim to foster understanding and bridge cultural and geographic divides. Are you are interested in viewing my portfolio? Then please visit my Instagram account at upclose_with_budi

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• On-Air Reporter / Host

I am a filmmaker at award-winning film production company Borneo Productions Intentional (BPI) based on the island of Borneo, Indonesia, 7 years. Clients include the BBC, Channel NewsAsia (CNA), United Nations, TVNZ, Greenpeace, Save the Orangutan, Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation, Care International, Indonesian government, Indonesian and international not-for-profit organizations, ... I am a photographer, cameraman, drone pilot, director, producer and writer who is more or less fluent in Bahasa Indonesia. As a local resident I am very familiar with the country of Indonesia and always looking to explore new and exciting facets of this extraordinary country. I am particularly interested in environmental and social themes and always keen to explore new ways of communicating complex ideas in a simplified way.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a researcher and filmmaker specializing in storytelling that explores social and cultural issues in Indonesia. A philosophy graduate from Gadjah Mada University, I combine academic expertise with hands-on experience, focusing on Indonesian culture, politics, and women’s issues. As an intern researcher, I honed skills in disseminating findings through social media, bridging academic insights and public engagement. My recent documentary, The Other Daughter, examines generational trauma in an Indonesian family, connecting personal narratives to broader questions of identity and history. I seek collaborations with international institutions and creatives to develop impactful projects. With expertise in Indonesian cinema and social issues, I aim to foster cross-cultural understanding through meaningful storytelling.

• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• On-Camera Talent
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Copywriter

Ridhwan E. Siregar is a freelance journalist based in Jakarta, Indonesia. With across multiple platforms experience, including television, internet, print and radio, Ridhwan have an extensive experience in media production. He specializes in reportage, portraiture, street photography, news coverage, and daily events. His work has been published in various media, Indonesia and international. Currently, Ridhwan works as an independent storyteller or visual reporter, by producing both still and motion pictures. He makes photographs and produces videos for various types of client. Some of his past clients are Facebook and Coca-Cola. He also have served several public relation/advertising agency as an embedded photographer or official photographer for their clients, and make documentary movies for news channels and NGOs. He is also stringer for Indonesian national news agency, ANTARA.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Translator
• Video Editor - News

Hello, my name is Hendra Eka. I am a photojournalist based in Jakarta, Indonesia. For 15 years, I have experience working as a documentary and story photographer in Asia. I am a contributor to one of the biggest newspapers in Indonesia and the Netherlands. I am used to creating high quality photos, flexible with various work areas and teams, and I also make videos and fly drones. I am a photo-journalist who has competency certification by the Indonesian Press Council. In 2020, I received an Erasmus Huis Fellowship to Netherlands, a private photojournalism mentoring program under the direction of NOOR Images and senior photographer Kadir van Lohuizen. In this project I photographed the stories of commercial sex workers in the Netherlands, which resulted in a book entitled "Lisette". I have complete work equipment and am ready to work with you at any time.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP

I've covered Asia for over 15 years, primarily as a chief photographer with The Associated Press, and now as a freelance. During that time, I've covered many of the regions most critical situations from Afghanistan to Fiji; providing dramatic, and imaginative imagery ranging from armed conflict to the daily lives of ordinary people facing the pressures of life-altering change. I specialise in producing creative, compelling stories which look beyond the surface to the often hidden heart of the matter for a variety of media organizations on assignment or through the resale of longterm projects. I also provide dynamic, storytelling imagery to a select group of companies and aid organizations. My work has been featured in many of the world's most influential media including The New York Times, Time, Wall Street Journal and National Geographic

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Journalist and film maker duo based in Indonesia's crazy capital, Jakarta. With our combined talents we have produced both news videos and documentaries for a global market and have worked on notable commercial and non-government projects throughout the region. David Arnold is an award winning film maker who has worked as a director, cameraman and editor throughout the world. Based in Southeast Asia his past clients include Volcom, France 24, Hurley, USAID and I-D Magazine. Rebecca Lake has covered the Indonesian archipelago as a reporter and video journalist for the Jakarta Globe and cable news channel Berita Satu English. As a freelance journalist, based in Asia, Rebecca has been heard on ABC radio, Asia Calling and published by the Inter Press Service and ABC online.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

A self-taught Music Producer and DJ who works for audio post and music album production across film, entertainment and advertising industry. With his huge interest in world music and is based in Indonesia, Jefta's professional works have been around Indonesia, including his other music projects such as his electronic-ethno music or known as @akar.music . By emotionally and intentionally time-investing in every work, his immense care to detail is his key in creating real, organic and unique music production. Open for any collaborative works — be it foley, sound effects, film scoring, other music production and also educational classes. Feel free to consult your music needs and let's create a masterpiece work together! :)

• Music Composer
• Sound Designer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Award winning documentary visual journalist - multi roles (fixer, photographer, videographer) based in Jakarta. I have been working in the media industry since 1998 and have worked for some of the biggest media outlets as well as some big names who have won major awards such as Oscar, Emmy and Pulitzer winners, etc. From the Christmas Bomb tragedy in Jakarta in 2000, to the "natural disaster Aceh Tsunami 2004", a volcano erupted, liquefaction in Palu in 2018 to "man-made" disaster events such as deforestation, forest fires I have covered. One of the "unique" reports that I have covered and gone viral is a baby smoker from South Sumatra named Aldi Rizal and one of the best features I made is "Stone Aged - Whale Hunting from Indonesia.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Sound Mixer
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Line Producer / On-Location

Rodney Louis Vincent is renowned as a guy who will make it happen. He is an authority on the enigmatic art of making the impossible, possible. That may seem like it’s a pretty bold claim, but when you’ve worked with some of the world’s top tier talent from the likes of Quad, Anonymous Content, Hungry Man, Smuggler, ACNE and Motion Theory (amongst many others) and on some truly huge projects, you’re entitled to a little hyperbole. As part of the brain’s trust behind the inception of Seven Sunday’s Rodney has always aimed well above the mark, and it’s that willingness to push the boundaries while insisting on the highest possible standards that has made Seven Sunday Films into one of the leading production houses in the region.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Hilman Arioaji (Rio) is an independent filmmaker who has worked over 7 years in film and video production in both the commercial and non-profit worlds as mainly an videographer and video editor to support his passion in capturing social issues. Together with his coleagues, Rio produce a documentary called "REPDEMEN". It's a story about post tsunami aftermath in Mentawai, Indonesia. They have been struggling for a better situation in the last 6 years, the problems have not been solved yet. While they build a new survival strategy, the next earthquake and tsunami ambush in the dark to devestate their next life.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Suryo Wibowo is a visual storyteller currently based in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Suryo had worked with various brands and organizations such as UNICEF, FujiFilm, ATR Aircraft, TOTAL E&P Indonesie, Galeri Indonesia Kaya, Ministry of Health (Indonesia), Institute for Forest and Environment, Ministry of Public Works and Housing (Indonesia), Ministry of Education and Culture (Indonesia). He had also worked with various publications such as TEMPO magazine, the DestinAsian Magazine, National Geographic Traveller Indonesia, The Australian Newspaper, AFP, Reuters, Gatra Living magazine, the Sydney Morning Herald, Amnesty International, and the DC magazine for the EU.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Translator
• Portrait Photographer
• Video Editor - Documentary