Timo Tjahjanto

Timo Tjahjanto (also credited as Timothy Tjahjanto) is an Indonesian director, producer, and screenwriter best known for high-impact work in the horror and action space. Born on September 4, 1980, in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, he has built an international reputation for kinetic storytelling and bold genre filmmaking.

Beyond directing, Tjahjanto develops and produces many of his own projects and is associated with the production banner Merah Production. His career also includes early on-screen credits such as Bunian (as Andras Roomate), Quickie Express (as Teman Teddy), and The Forbidden Door (as Herosase Patrons 1), reflecting a hands-on path through the industry.

He is widely recognized as one half of The Mo Brothers, the filmmaking duo formed with Kimo Stamboel. Together, they earned a 2016 Citra Award nomination for Best Director for Headshot, underscoring their influence on modern Indonesian genre cinema.

As a solo filmmaker, Tjahjanto’s acclaim continued with a 2019 Maya Award win for Best Director for May the Devil Take You, cementing his status as a leading voice in contemporary horror and action.