Backstage is a 2021 musical drama film directed by Guntur Soeharjanto, from a screenplay written by Vera Varidia, Robert Ronny, Monty Tiwa, and Titien Wattimena. It stars real-life sisters Vanesha Prescilla and Sissy Priscillia.
It had its world premiere at the 16th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on 29 November 2021, and was released theatrically in Indonesia on 30 December 2021. This film received Citra Award and Maya Award for Best Theme Song for "Melangkah".
Premise Elsa, who dreams of becoming a popular star, lipsyncs to the voice of her older sister, Sandra. Elsa achieves overnight fame and meets her idol, Michael Nara. They fall in love, and Sandra begins to feel like she is losing her sister.
Cast Vanesha Prescilla as Elsa Sissy Priscillia as Sandra Karina Suwandi as Andini, Elsa and Sandra's mother Achmad Megantara as Michael Nara
Production The idea for Backstage was conceived by producer Robert Ronny in 2016 when he heard Sissy Priscillia singing on a trip to Fukuoka, Japan, where they were attending the Fukuoka International Film Festival with the cast of Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? 2. Principal photography wrapped in August 2020, after being postponed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Release Backstage was projected to release in June 2020, but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film had its world premiere at the 16th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on 29 November 2021 during the Indonesian Film Showcase section. The film was theatrically released in Indonesia on 30 December 2021. It garnered 138,258 admissions during its theatrical run. It was released in Malaysian theatres on 20 January 2022.
Amazon Prime Video acquired its distribution rights, releasing it on 1 August 2022.
Accolades Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Maya Awards24–26 March 2022 Best Feature Film Robert Ronny Best Director Guntur Soeharjanto Best Actress in a Leading Role Sissy Priscillia Best Original Screenplay Vera Varidia, Robert Ronny, Monty Tiwa, and Titien Wattimena Best Cinematography Hani Pradigya Best Art Direction Fauzi Best Editing Wawan I. Wibowo Best Visual Effects Orangeroom CS Best Sound Mohamad Ikhsan and Lexy F. Komansilan Best Score Andi Rianto Best Theme Song Andi Rianto and Monty Tiwa for "Melangkah" Indonesian Film Festival 22 November 2022 Best Theme Song Andi Rianto and Monty Tiwa for "Melangkah"
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