REBELTECH COLLECTIVE

The Defiant Origin
Rebeltech Collective is a pioneering team of Singapore-based content creators defined by raw passion and an unapologetic defiance of traditional pipelines. We didn't come from film schools or corporate ad agencies; we learned every aspect of filmmaking and IT from scratch, fueled by a rebellious spirit and a hunger to create something truly different.

Before cameras and scripts, we cut our teeth in the events, nightlife, and entertainment scene, building a name through unconventional marketing. We then pivoted to tech, running a successful business until we shut it all down to chase something bigger: storytelling without limits. No offices. No air-conditioned meetings. Just a team of partners huddled under the void decks of HDB blocks, dreaming up wild ideas that shouldn't work but do.

Our content doesn't follow trends—it defies them. We thrive on the unpredictable, from FPV drones screaming over active volcanoes to AI-generated shorts and tech adventures in places no one dares to film. We build worlds, push tech to its breaking point, and turn "what if?" into "watch this."

The Founding Partners
The collective is driven by its founding partners, representing a unique Singaporean-Indonesian partnership:

Budiyan (Core & Drive): The visionary founder and lead content strategist. His entire expertise, including deep IT knowledge, specialized background in marketing, sales, and negotiation, and mastery of FPV piloting, is entirely self-taught, positioning him as the strategic force behind the collective's technical and commercial success.

Hiswady (Co-Founder): Singapore's first Malay filmmaker to achieve this level of international recognition utilizing Artificial Intelligence, who creates his work while wheelchair-bound, and is the founder of the popular horror channel TACODE.

Amir (Partner): Essential creative and technical partner (Singapore). He specializes in FPV flying to compliment Budiyan’s skills, providing crucial aerial logistics and execution during cinematic drone shoots.

Okta (Partner - Indonesia): Crucial on-the-ground partner who guarantees the authenticity of our regional content, based locally in Lahat, South Sumatra.

Azhar (Collaborator - Gaming): A new member focused on the collective's gaming side channel "KIMICENA," known for his expertise in games like Pokémon Go.

Because why film a gadget unboxing in a studio when you could do it on the edge of a crater?

Rebeltech Collective: No Rules. Just Create.

At Rebeltech Collective, we’ve always been driven by the endless possibilities of technology. As tech content creators, our work is defined by a commitment to constant learning and adaptation, whether it's exploring the latest in AI or deconstructing complex systems for a wider audience. KOPI - The Human Journey Behind Your Coffee is our first foray into filmmaking, and it's a project that perfectly blends our passion for technology with our belief in the power of human stories.

This film is a documentary-AI hybrid, a creative experiment born from our desire to push the boundaries of traditional storytelling. We used AI not as a gimmick, but as an essential tool to visualize the data, processes, and interconnected systems that are often invisible to the average consumer. We believe that by marrying the cold logic of AI with the warm, rich narratives of coffee farmers, roasters, and baristas, we can reveal the full picture of what it takes to get coffee from farm to cup.

KOPI is a testament to the human journey behind a product many of us take for granted. It's about the grit, the precision, and the passion that define the coffee industry. Ultimately, this film is a reflection of our own journey as creators: a constant process of learning, adapting, and finding new ways to connect with our audience. We hope it inspires viewers to see the world and their morning coffee in a whole new light.