An Interview with Writer/Director Albert Acosta
We sat down with Writer/Director Albert Acosta to discuss his debut short film, (ha-ha), Acosta's foray into narrative cinema, and how his personal experiences have shaped his filmmaking philosophy.

Between the blurred lines of the seen and the unseen, Melati brings her American boyfriend, Sam, on a homecoming trip to Bali. When Melati starts wailing in her sleep, the Island of the Gods responds by revealing Sam’s true colors. Their relationship is put to the test as his sunburn worsens and she believes him to be possessed.
We sat down with Writer/Director Albert Acosta to discuss his debut short film, (ha-ha), Acosta's foray into narrative cinema, and how his personal experiences have shaped his filmmaking philosophy.
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