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Independent documentarian, digital content creator,
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Dian Rana (born 2 February 1988) is an Indonesian digital content creator and independent documentarian. He is known for documenting the construction of Indonesia's new capital city, Nusantara, in East Kalimantan. His work includes YouTube content, vlogs, and a book chronicling the social and physical transformation of Nusantara.[1]
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Dian Rana | |
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| Born | 2 February 1988 Bandung, West Java, Indonesia |
| Citizenship | Indonesia |
| Occupations | Digital content creator, independent documentarian |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Notable work | Di Balik Layar Nusantara: Langkah Kecil di Tengah Sejarah Besar |
Early Life and Career
Dian Rana was born in Bandung, West Java. He previously worked as an administrative supervisor in Balikpapan before leaving his corporate job in October 2023 to become a full-time content creator. He moved to Desa Wonosari, Kecamatan Sepaku, near the Nusantara construction site to focus on documenting the development of the new capital.[2]
Activities in Nusantara
Media coverage has reported Dian Rana’s involvement in documenting various aspects of the development of Nusantara, Indonesia’s new capital city. According to Kaltim Post, he conducted early documentation of construction activities between 2021 and 2022, capturing initial stages of development through audiovisual content.[3]
Coverage by Rest of World noted his inclusion among content creators documenting developments during President Joko Widodo’s visit to Nusantara in September 2023.[4]
In September 2025, tvOnenews.com reported his planned participation in a public dialogue on Nusantara following a challenge issued by the Regent of Penajam Paser Utara.[5]
He was also reported by VIVA.co.id to be involved in activities related to digital literacy campaigns held in Nusantara in October 2025.[6]
SINDOnews later highlighted his role in documenting activities during Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s visit to Nusantara at the end of 2025.[7]
Publications
In 2026, Dian Rana released the book Di Balik Layar Nusantara: Langkah Kecil di Tengah Sejarah Besar. It documents his observations and experiences from the early stages of Nusantara’s construction to its development into a government center. The book focuses on social changes, local community perspectives, and daily life around the construction site, rather than formal policy analysis.[8][9]
Awards
- 2024 – "Social Media Activist for Prioritizing National Language at IKN", East Kalimantan Language Office[10]
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