Donny Dhirgantoro

His first novel, "5 cm", was published on May 21, 2005, and became a bestseller for two consecutive years. The novel tells the story of five friends embarking on a journey that teaches them about hope, dreams, determination, love, and friendship. By 2020, 5 cm had been reprinted 37 times, proving its enduring popularity. The success of the novel led to its adaptation into a film of the same title in 2012.

Besides writing novels, Donny is also active as a screenwriter. Some of the films he has written scripts for include "Tenggelamnya Kapal Van der Wijck" (2013), "Supernova" (2014), and "Single" (2015). His career as a writer has taken him to various universities, bookstores, and literary events across Indonesia to share his experiences about the writing world, from struggling to get published to maintaining a career as a writer in Indonesia.

Through his works, Donny Dhirgantoro has made a significant contribution to Indonesian literature and cinema, inspiring many with his stories that ignite passion and determination.