Roland Wiryawan (RoW) is an avid filmmaker and a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles, California, where he majored in Film Production. During his time at USC, he was a distinguished scholar, earning full scholarships from the USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association and the Norman Topping Student Aid Fund. He also founded and served as president of the USC Asian American Cinema Association, and later became president of USC ASIS (Association of Indonesian Students).
Due to his contributions in the areas of scholarship, leadership and service, he was one of the prestigious USC The Order of Troy recipients among his graduation class of 2012.
In recent years, Roland has worked extensively between Indonesia and the United States. He has produced and directed numerous commercial and advertising projects in both countries, and has created video features profiling notable Indonesian government leaders such as Jusuf Kalla, Mari Pangestu, and Rini M. Soemarno.
Roland is in the development process of his feature film, “Mrs Wei,” an ensemble film about human trafficking set against the backdrop of a Chinese family and American dream. He is also in development for another feature inspired by the real stories of the Yayasan Prima Unggul kids—three underprivileged teenagers from NTT, Lake Toba, and West Kalimantan who discover their talents through education and ultimately perform on an international stage in Seoul, South Korea. This project has a meaningful relationship with Korea, as their journey culminates in a cultural exchange program and a performance in Seoul, highlighting cross-cultural collaboration and youth empowerment through performance art and education.
Roland is currently developing two feature films. “Mrs. Wei,” is an ensemble drama exploring human trafficking, framed through the emotional landscape of a Chinese family and their pursuit of the American dream. His other film is inspired by the real stories of the Yayasan Prima Unggul students—three underprivileged teenagers from NTT, Lake Toba, and West Kalimantan who rise above adversity, discover their talents, and ultimately represent Indonesia on an international stage in Seoul, South Korea. The project carries a special connection to Korea, as the story culminates in a cultural exchange program and a performance there, emphasizing cross-cultural collaboration and the transformative power of education and the arts.
In his spare time, Roland devotes himself to culinary exploration and traveling—experiences that continually enrich his storytelling perspective.
Here's the news featuring his journey on national television in Indonesia, SCTV.
contact: roland@rowpictures.com