Janssen Ewaldo is a director, screenwriter, and editor from Pontianak, Indonesia. His short film, Once Upon A Cloudy Day, was an official selection at the UI Film Festival and Taylor’s University Film Festival. His follow-up film, Birth Date, was officially selected by the Hasanuddin Film Festival, Airlangga Cinema Festival and Beijing International Short Film Festival. His work often explores themes of cultural identity as a Chinese-Indonesian. He views film as a powerful medium for sharing diverse human perspectives, fostering understanding, and encouraging reflection on our own lives.