Rewild

The film is part of the Splash and Burn activist art campaign within a new forest restoration site on the borders of the Leuser Ecosystem, and reveals a Rewind symbol carved into a palm oil plantation in Sumatra, Indonesia.   The narrative runs in reverse, rewinding the clock on deforestation to undo the damage caused by the unsustainable production of one of the world's most versatile commodities. Beyond the industrialisation of the land, we end at the beginning, a thriving ecosystem alive with wildlife.   The concept mirrors the real world action of the NGOs Sumatran Orangutan Society and their partners in reclaiming land on the borders of the Leuser rainforests to rewild them with indigenous trees, expanding the boundaries of one of the most biodiverse places on earth.

Director: Ernest Zacharevic, Nicholas Chin
Length: 04:03
Country: Malaysia
Language: No Dialog
Year: 2019

Additional Info

Director Biography: Nicholas Chin is a filmmaker and cinematographer who travels the world shooting music videos and branded content on the craziest locations, whether if it’s deep inside the crater of an active volcano or under temperatures of -40º C degrees in Northern Siberia, Nick does not shy away from a challenge. “Rewild” is his second short film as a director, after “Save Our Souls” (2018).   Ernest Zacharevic is an artist incorporating culture and community in public art interventions. Ernests primary interest is in the relationship between art and the urban landscape, with concepts often evolving as part of a spontaneous response to the immediate environment. “Rewild” is his first short film as a (co-)director.

Director Statement: This film is part of the Splash and Burn activist art campaign within a new forest restoration site on the borders of the Leuser Ecosystem, and reveals a Rewind symbol carved into a palm oil plantation in Sumatra, Indonesia. The narrative runs in reverse, rewinding the clock on deforestation to undo the damage caused by the unsustainable production of one of the world’s most versatile commodities. Beyond the industrialisation of the land, we end at the beginning, a thriving eco-system alive with wildlife. The concept mirrors the real world action of the NGOs Sumatran Orangutan Society and their partners in reclaiming land on the borders of the Leuser rainforests to rewild them with indigenous trees, expanding the boundaries of one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

Producer: Sean Lin