Manuel Alberto Maia or Abe, was born in Balibo, in 1989. Graduating his undergraduate degree in Universitas Nusa Cendana Kupang. Starting his career as a filmmaker, Abe founded Komunitas Film Kupang (Kupang Film Community) in 2012 which lead him to his first short documentary in 2013, titled Kaos Kupang. In 2016, Abe released his first long documentary film, titled Nokas that has been presented in some film festivals and various community screening rooms. Abe keep on going his activity and make his community bigger and solid.