Trinisha Erwin Aksa is a writer and director from Makassar, Indonesia, whose work explores the quiet complexities of human emotion through an empathetic and introspective lens. Her directorial journey began with Passing Time, created during the Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asian Schools 24-Hour Film Competition, where it became an official selection. Even in her earliest work, Trinisha demonstrated a sensitivity toward stories that preserve fleeting moments and unspoken feelings—an instinct that continues to define her filmmaking today.

Raised in Jakarta and now based in Los Angeles, Trinisha draws from her multicultural upbringing to craft narratives that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant. Her films often examine the tension between what is said and what is felt, using silence, memory, and atmosphere as storytelling tools. Through her direction, she aims to give voice to those who struggle to articulate their inner worlds, grounding each story in emotional truth and cultural authenticity.

For Trinisha, filmmaking is an act of empathy—a way to bridge distance, preserve emotion, and connect people across languages and landscapes. Her work invites audiences to see themselves reflected in the quiet corners of her characters’ lives, where vulnerability becomes both an offering and a form of understanding.