Jatiswara Mahardika
Sasak | Indonesia
Jatiswara Mahardika, also known as Jati, is an Indigenous documentary filmmaker focusing on environmental and cultural narratives from communities living around Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia. Active in documentary filmmaking since 2016, his work is deeply informed by his background working within the NGO sector, which has shaped his awareness of environmental, cultural, and social dynamics in the Rinjani region.
Between 2020 and 2024, Jati worked as a documentary filmmaker for Mount Rinjani National Park, producing films centered on conservation and community engagement. He has also collaborated with AMAN and Rekam Indonesia on the documentary Un-neglected Legacy (2019), contributing to visual storytelling that highlights Indigenous heritage and environmental stewardship.
Jatiswara Mahardika, akrab disapa Jati, adalah pembuat film dokumenter masyarakat adat yang berfokus pada isu lingkungan dan budaya di wilayah lingkar kaki Gunung Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia. Aktif berkarya sejak 2016, latar belakangnya dalam kerja-kerja NGO membentuk kepekaannya terhadap dinamika lingkungan, sosial, dan budaya, khususnya di Pulau Lombok.
Pada periode 2020–2024, Jati bekerja sebagai pembuat film dokumenter untuk Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani, menghasilkan karya yang berfokus pada isu konservasi dan keterlibatan komunitas. Ia juga pernah berkolaborasi dengan AMAN dan Rekam Indonesia dalam produksi film dokumenter Un-neglected Legacy (2019), yang mengangkat warisan masyarakat adat dan praktik penjagaan lingkungan.