Raditya Dika

Raditya Dika

Author, Filmmaker, Stand-Up Comedian & Digital Content Creator

Pioneer of Indonesian personal blogging, web series, and digital comedy storytelling

About

Author, director, stand-up comedian, and digital strategist with over 15 years of experience in content creation, film production, and digital publishing. Recognized as a pioneer in modern Indonesian pop-culture literature and YouTube web series production. Passionate about storytelling across multiple media formats, personal finance education, and creative industry mentorship.

Pendidikan: Master — Social and Political Sciences - Universitas Indonesia / Finance - University of Adelaide

Experience

  • Film Director, Screenwriter & Acto — Self-Employed / Rapi Films / Starvision

    2013 - Present

    Directed and written over 10 feature films adapted from bestselling books and original screenplays (including Cinta Brontosaurus, Single, Hangout, and Koala Kumal). Achieved box-office success with millions of viewers and earned various national film awards.

  • Digital Content Creator & Showrunner — YouTube Channel / Raditya Dika Production

    2012 - Present

    Created and produced landmark digital content including Malam Minggu Miko, PJS (Perang Makanan), podcasts, and personal finance series. Built a subscriber base of over 10 million followers with multi-billion total views.

  • Author & Editor-in-Chief / Advisor — GagasMedia

    2005 - 2015

    Authored multiple national bestseller comedy books starting from Kambing Jantan (2005). Spearheaded new comedy writer talent discovery and helped shape modern Indonesian youth literature.

Skills

  • Screenwriting
  • Stand Up Comedy
  • Storytelling
  • Content Creation
  • , Public Speaking.

Projects

  • Web Series "Malam Minggu Miko

    Web Series, Comedy, Production

    Kompas TV

    Creator, Writer, Director, Lead Actor

    In 2012, Indonesian television was heavily saturated with traditional soap operas, leaving a gap for mockumentary-style sitcoms tailored for youth on digital platforms.

    Developed a low-budget, single-camera mockumentary format uploaded directly to YouTube, focusing on relatable dating struggles of urban youth.

    Became a cultural phenomenon, garnering tens of millions of views, transitioning to broadcast television (Kompas TV), and eventually adapting into a feature film in 2014.

    Tools: YouTube Studio, Final Draft

  • Hangout - Comedy Thriller Feature Film

    Feature Film, Directing, Screenwriting

    Rapi Films

    Film Director, Screenwriter, Lead Actor

    Combining comedy and murder mystery genres was rarely attempted in Indonesian mainstream cinema, posing a challenge in balancing suspense with humor.

    Cast famous public figures playing fictionalized versions of themselves stranded on an isolated island, using tight script pacing and character-driven humor.

    Attracted over 2.6 million viewers in theaters, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indonesian films of 2016 and receiving FFI nominations.

  • The Guys

  • Single & Cinta Dalam Kardus

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