Leading Indonesian studio Magma Entertainment presented its upcoming slate and premiered new content at the ongoing Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) and JAFF Market, marking an expansion across multiple genres from 2025 through 2028.
The company screened nine minutes from “Qodrat 2,” the sequel to its hit 2022 film, with director Charles Gozali, producer Linda Gozali, editor Teguh Raharjo and newly-joined executive producer Dian Sastrowardoyo in attendance at the sold-out JAFF event.
Magma is also world premiering horror film “The Damnation” (“Tumbal Darah”), its first co-production with Wahana Kreator and Sinemaku Pictures, at JAFF. The film stars Martino Lio and Shallum Ratu Ke. Producer Salman Aristo cited Magma’s openness to “authentic stories” and creative freedom in the horror space.
Founded by siblings Charles and Linda Gozali, the children of pioneering Garuda Films producer, the late Hendrick Gozali, Magma was founded in 2003. The slate announcement detailed expansion of the “Qodrat” universe with “Qodrat 3” and “The Devil’s Lair” franchise. A partnership was signed with Komet Production for horror film “Dance of the Damned,” which will be a “Qodrat” spinoff.
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New horror titles also include “Jump Scare” and Garuda Films remake “Sumpah Pocong.” The action category features “Perang Tanding,” “Death Trap,” “Luck” and Korean co-production “Kampung Kubur” with producer Choi Yoon.
Additional Garuda Films remakes are planned – “Lady in a Trap” (“Perempuan Dalam Pasungan”), “The Wedding” (“Ranjang Pengantin”) and “November Boys.”
The company acquired rights to folklore tale “Timun Mas” from Studio Caravan, with producer Linda Gozali noting its potential for international appeal.
Magma also hosted an action masterclass featuring Cecep Ruhian, Jonathan and Teguh Raharjo.