THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE LEGEND
Every legend is carried by many hands.
Behind Bestiary is a collective of filmmakers, artists, and storytellers who assembled around a singular vision: to create something intimate, haunting, and profoundly human. These are the people who helped bring the Legend to life.
Julio Rionaldo
Writer | Director
Julio Rionaldo is an Indonesian-American writer, director, and producer whose work explores memory, grief, love, and the liminal spaces between reality and imagination. His films often blend grounded emotional experiences with elements of magical realism, inviting audiences to inhabit fleeting moments of wonder and transformation.
As the creator of Bestiary, Rionaldo conceived the film as an intimate exploration of artistic obsession and the relationship between ambition and identity. Drawing from years of personal reflection and independent development, he led the project from its earliest conception through production, shaping the film's distinctive tone and visual language.
Fadhil Abhimantra
Producer
Fadhil Abhimantra is an Indonesian producer whose work centers on nurturing ambitious independent cinema and fostering meaningful creative collaborations. Known for his calm leadership and pragmatic approach to production, he specializes in guiding projects from development to realization.
As producer of Bestiary, Abhimantra played a pivotal role in transforming an unconventional and deeply personal screenplay into a feature production, helping assemble the resources, partnerships, and creative environment that allowed the film to come to life.
Axel Azarya
Composer | Distributor
Axel Azarya is an Indonesian composer, entrepreneur, and film distributor whose work bridges artistic expression and audience engagement. His musical sensibilities often draw from atmospheric and emotionally driven compositions, while his distribution work champions emerging voices in independent cinema.
For Bestiary, Azarya composed the film's original score and contributed to its distribution strategy, helping shape both the sonic texture of the film and its journey toward audiences beyond its production.
Amarl Al Kautsar
Cinematographer
Amarl Al Kautsar is an Indonesian cinematographer raised in Qatar. Recognized for his naturalistic visual approach and sensitivity toward performance-driven storytelling. His work frequently explores the relationship between light, memory, and human connection.
As cinematographer of Bestiary, Amarl developed the film's visual language alongside director Julio Rionaldo, creating a world that feels both grounded and dreamlike, where intimate moments gradually give way to psychological unraveling.
Alya R. Kinanti
Key Hair & Make-up
Alya R. Kinanti is an Indonesian hair and make-up artist whose work emphasizes subtle character transformation and emotional authenticity. Her craft is rooted in understanding how physical appearance can quietly reveal inner being.
For Bestiary, Kinanti designed the looks of the film's characters, carefully charting their emotional and psychological journeys through understated yet meaningful visual details, particularly as the line between performance and reality begins to blur.
Farhan La Galigo
1st Assistant Director
Farhan La Galigo is an Indonesian filmmaker and assistant director with a passion for collaborative storytelling and independent productions. Known for his organizational precision and calm presence on set, he excels at balancing creative ambition with practical execution.
As First Assistant Director of Bestiary, Farhan was instrumental in coordinating the production's day-to-day operations, ensuring that an ambitious and emotionally demanding shoot could unfold with clarity and purpose.
Jasmine Salsabila
Production Designer
Jasmine Salsabila is an Indonesian production designer whose work is driven by atmosphere, texture, and the emotional possibilities of space. She believes that environments can become characters in their own right, carrying memory and meaning long after a scene has ended.
For Bestiary, Jasmine crafted the physical world of the film, designing spaces that subtly reflect the inner lives of its characters and reinforce the story's themes of longing, nostalgia, and psychological transformation.
Nisrina Izlachi
Costume Designer
Nisrina Izlachi is an Indonesian costume designer whose work is guided by character, texture, and the emotional lives hidden within clothing. Interested in the extraordinary within the ordinary, she approaches costume as an extension of storytelling rather than ornamentation.
For Bestiary, Izlachi developed the film's wardrobe with an emphasis according to the director's vision. She is the mastermind behind the titular beast's incarnation.
