Joni Astin | World of Film by Sony Asia Pacific | Sony AP

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Whether it was an unforgettable movie watched as a kid or a hands-on film assignment in school, each Dreammaker probably has a humble origin story on how they became a filmmaker. Read their stories below and see how they were able to turn their passion into a profession.

How it all began for Joni Astin

Joni Astin

Film Director

Joni Astin Ariadi, a film director who has big dreams, he has learned to make films by himself since 2012 until now. He began his career by creating short movies and digital commercials. A few of these shorts have competed in and won awards at local and international film festivals. He has been working with numerous international and Indonesian brands as well.

A film made with Sony

Gone are the days where we know the world, it is now a time where humans make sacrifices to stay connected with one another.

Behind the scenes

Find out how Joni Astin shoots in low light conditions with the help of the FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens.

Featured gear

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Sony FX3 Full-frame Cinema Line Camera

Features

Full-frame performance with high sensitivity and wide dynamic range

High performance BIONZ XR image processing engine

4K (QFHD) high-frame-rate 120fps recording

Cinematic colour science with S-Cinetone™

Enhanced mobility for solo operation

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Explore the Sony Alpha 7S III Camera features.

Sony Alpha 7S III

Features

Exmor R Full-Frame Image Sensor with Fast Hybrid AF and enhanced Real-time Eye AF

Movie-making with 4K 120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 recording capability

Ultra-high sensitivity with ISO range expandable from 40 - 409,600

Learn more about Sony Alpha 7S III

Explore the Sony Alpha 7S III Camera features.

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Features

G Master series F1.2 standard prime lens

Three XA elements for high resolution throughout the image area

XD Linear Motors offering excellent response and fast, precise, quiet AF

Learn more about FE 50mm F1.2 GM

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