Biography

Rizal has a degree in architecture and pursued his career in film directing. His work has won him several awards, both domestic and international. To date, he has directed several feature films and numerous music videos in which he received an MTV 'Moon Man' for the the music video 'Sambutlah' by Denada.. 'Kuldesak' (1998) was his first feature film in which he co-directed with three other Indonesian directors, Mira Lesmana, Riri Riza and Nan T. Achnas. His second feature, in which he co-directed with director Jose Poernomo titled 'Jelangkung' became the biggest box office draw for 2001 in the country. His follow up, is the 'Kuntilanak Trilogy' produced by MVP Pictures was also well-received, in which 'Kuntilanak' became the biggest box office draw for 2006 and 'Kuntilanak 3' (the third film) won him the 'best director' award at 2008 the 'Bali Film Festival'. The Trilogy went on to become one of Indonesia's first 'Horror Universe'. The inspirational drama '5cm' won him the 2012 'Bandung Film Festival' / 'Festival Film Bandung' in the 'Best Film' and 'Best Director' category. '5cm' is Produced by Soraya Films with Sunil Soraya and Ram Soraya as the producers and is based on the best selling book by Donny Dhirgantoro. Kereta Berdarah' (Train of Death) produced by MVP Pictures premiered internationally at the Udine Far East Film Festival 26 in Udine, Italy.
- IMDb mini biography by: ghavin