Indonesia Virtual Production Horror Film ‘Whispers of Fatimah’ Launches First Images at Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)
The Indonesian horror film 'Whispers of Fatimah' has launched its first images at the Cannes Film Market. Directed by Ivander Tedjasukmana, the film is a co-production between Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia, utilizing virtual production technology. It follows a woman named Hesti as she searches for her missing father in a cursed village, encountering a restless spirit along the way.
- ▪The film is one of the first Indonesian horror features shot using virtual production technology.
- ▪It features an ensemble cast including Aghniny Haque and Fatmah Nahdi.
- ▪The production took place at OMG Studios’ LED volumetric stage in Johor, Malaysia.
- ▪The film is set for theatrical release in Indonesia later this year, followed by other countries.
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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 19, 2026 1:00am PT Indonesia Virtual Production Horror Film ‘Whispers of Fatimah’ Launches First Images at Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Venice Winner Anuparna Roy Sets Sophomore Feature ‘Lovers in the Blue Night’ (EXCLUSIVE) 10 minutes ago Locarno Winners Reunite for Jesse Ball Adaptation ‘Silence Once Begun’ (EXCLUSIVE) 29 minutes ago Raindance Sets Full 34th Edition Lineup, Adds Best Horror Feature Prize as Festival Expands Competition Slate 1 day ago See All Mandela Pictures/Oceanus Media Global Mandela Pictures and Oceanus Media Global have launched first stills from “Bisikan Desa Gringsing: Whispers of Fatimah” at the Cannes Film Market, marking the international debut of what is billed as…
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