Akbar de Wighar or also
known as Berydw, (born June 20, 1988) is an animation director,
entrepreneur and musician. He is known as one of three co-founder and
current CEO of the motion picture production, KARTENZ. He came to
prominence as the creator of virtual band, CHUCKILL. He introduced
several developments in the production of animation and Has co-created a
fashion line called MAJOR REBEL.
Life & Education
Akbar
de Wighar was born in Salatiga, small town in Central Java, Indonesia.
His father, Enggar Suwargadi was a camera operator. His mother, Endang
Sadewi, had a talent for making Cake & Cookies, whose father was
also The Indonesian National Armed Forces (Indonesian: Tentara Nasional
Indonesia,TNI formerly Angkatan Bersenjata Republik Indonesia, ABRI).
Akbar's creative abilities come from his parents and the spirit of hard
work exemplified by grandfather.
In
1992, Akbar's parents left Salatiga and start living in Jakarta. Early
2006, he continue studying at Jakarta Institute of The Arts
(Indonesian:Institut Kesenian Jakarta, IKJ), with his education
background he pursue a dreams to build an Animation Studios and then
develop his own Animated Character.
Career
Early
2010, after his father died with diabetes disease, Akbar focus to work
more than study in college, so he didn't finish his studies until
founded KARTENZ. Akbar known for his calm personality, but not fully
like that actually He is a dynamic person, study at college and work for
company in the same time. It hasn't held him back from pursuing his
dreams. He began his career as an employee in 2008, first job is drawing
instructor at Global Jaya International School. In 2010 working as
motion graphics designer for Antv, Indonesian television network based
in Jakarta. Now, He felt that he would be helpful if running his own
business.
Founder KARTENZ
Kartenz
Animation Studios is an animation studio which produced computer
animated feature films, short films, and television specials, based in
Santa Monica. Founded on March 3, 2012. The studio created a three
fictional character named Mr.B, Joke and Shinta that producing for
virtual band feature films with stage name, CHUCKILL . Originally was
founded by Akbar de Wighar and his brother in Jakarta, after he left his
post as Designer of television network company in early 2012. He set up
a studio at the beginning from his mother's kitchen, the studio was
production for advertising company until expanding to production own
animated character.
Now, Kartenz
Studios became a subsidiary of film division from KARTENZ Company.
KARTENZ brings family entertainment and media enterprise with three
business segments: Media Networks, Theme Parks and Studio Entertainment.
Althrough it was not easy to achieve what KARTENZ done so far, Akbar
found that doing business with worldwide market was not easy, especially
for business integrity and ability to read market trends played a
crucial role. KARTENZ vision to offer creative concept for future Theme
parks, resorts, TV program, characters, games, videos, music and more.
The Company is planning to build Kartenz Park, a new Theme park with
Kartenz's animation character for whole design, the concept was designed
by Kartenz Studios, despite the fact that its advertising campaign yet
launch, just a testament to the company for delivering a future life.
Personal life
Akbar
de Wighar dated fashion designer Chika Riznia from early 2009. They
lived together in Jakarta, it was a six-year relationship from mid-2009
to mid-2015. Chika Riznia and Akbar de Wighar met when they studied at
Jakarta Institute of Arts and have been together ever since. Thereafter
married on June 15, 2015. Which are taking place at lake deck.
Born
June 20, 1988. Salatiga, Central Java
Education
Jakarta Institute of Arts
Occupation
Co-founder KARTENZ, Animation director, producer & entrepreneur.
Spouse
Chika Riznia (m. 2015)
Parent(s)
Dr.(h.c) Enggar Suwargadi (b. 1960; d. 2010)
Endang Sadewi
Relatives
Halilintar Wighar P (Brother)
Religion
Monotheism
Website
http://kartenz.com/A-Message-From-Founder/
