Asmat has natural and cultural treasures that await exploration.

A dream will not become an innovation if there is no realization.

Indonesia was colonized for 350 years. We lost our mind-set for entrepreneurship. We only become workers.

Since I was a kid, I liked construction.

The concept of commercialism in the fashion and art world is looked down upon. You know, just to think, 'What amount of creativity does it take to make something that masses of people like?' And, 'How does creativity apply across the board?'

I think one of the most important things for creativity is boredom.

In music, what is very important is temporality of space and length, based on the breathing space the director gives the music within the film, by separating the music from various elements of reality, like noises, dialogues... That's how you treat music properly, but it doesn't always happen this way. Music is often blamed, but it's not its fault.

I am happy film stars are singing in their films. I hope to work as a music director for a film where actors will sing all the songs.