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Documentary “Sampai Mati” (Until Death), which explores the aftermath of the 2002 Bali bombings through the perspectives of Australian survivors and Balinese locals, is being presented at the inaugural JAFF Market in Yogyakarta.

The project, helmed by Australian director Ben Golotta and produced by Morgan Wright, brings a personal connection to the tragic events, as Golotta lost his cousin Angela in the attacks that claimed 202 lives.

“The story of the Bali Bombings is an incredibly significant part of my family’s past,” says Golotta. “This film will attempt to unravel the complex tapestry of emotions, memories and transformations that have shaped Bali and Australia in the aftermath of the 2002 tragedy.” The director aims to create a memorial to his cousin Angela and the other victims while ensuring the next generation understands the tragedy’s impact on both nations.

The documentary, currently in early development at Repeater Productions (Australia), pairs Golotta with Indonesian writer Putu Juli Sastrawan to capture both Australian and Indonesian perspectives on healing and resilience following the tragedy.

Producer Wright sees potential for international distribution. “At the JAFF market, I hope to connect with international distributors, industry professionals, and potential collaborators who share an interest in emotionally powerful, culturally rich documentaries,” notes Wright. The producer believes the film’s themes of recovery and resilience will resonate with global audiences.

Golotta views Indonesian co-production as key to the project’s development. “Partnering with Indonesian talent allows us to blend our cultures and create narratives that resonate deeply with both Australian and Indonesian viewers,” he says, citing Indonesia’s growing market as an opportunity for broader audience reach. The director emphasizes that cross-cultural storytelling can lead to innovative approaches that reflect shared experiences between the two nations.

The JAFF Market runs alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival from Dec. 3-5. “Sampai Mati” is at the market’s Future Project platform.

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By Naman Ramachandran

Film distribution strategies are changing with the times, according to panelists at Indonesia’s inaugural JAFF Market, with experts presenting contrasting approaches to reaching audiences.

Alternativa Film Projects, which launched in September 2023, approaches distribution through community screenings and discussions. “Film is a good starting point for change,” said Masha Shcherbakova, impact and community manager of the international non-profit organization. Their goal is to provide international recognition for filmmakers whose work can inspire social change.

“Sometimes the impact [they choose to take] after would be the reason they decide to watch a film,” Shcherbakova said, emphasizing community power in developing local film industries. She noted that viewers often find personal connections with films they watch, adding “There’s always still time […] to make the issues relevant.”

However, John Badalu, programming team member at Busan International Film Festival and producer of “Ave Maryam” and “What They Don’t Talk About When They Talk About Love,” presented a different view of Indonesian filmmakers’ reality.

“It’s a little bit too late,” Badalu said regarding filmmakers’ delayed distribution planning. “Some countries get the funding and it ensures the distribution of [more] films. If you think you want a proper distribution, you’ll need a film sales agent.” He noted that in Indonesia, cinemas typically control screen numbers and release dates.

Supporting this position, Sebastien Chesneau, founder and CEO of Dubai-based sales agent Cercamon, advocated for using film sales agents. “[Often] first time filmmakers are encouraged to do the distribution themselves. [They] should research sales agents to ease their distribution process. Once you’re ready, you’ll know who to reach. Prepare a list of the 5-6 agents you wish to work with,” he said.

The JAFF Market takes place alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) in Yogyakarta (Jogja) from Dec. 3-5.

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By Felicia Melody

Leading Indonesian studio Magma Entertainment presented its upcoming slate and premiered new content at the ongoing Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) and JAFF Market, marking an expansion across multiple genres from 2025 through 2028.

The company screened nine minutes from “Qodrat 2,” the sequel to its hit 2022 film, with director Charles Gozali, producer Linda Gozali, editor Teguh Raharjo and newly-joined executive producer Dian Sastrowardoyo in attendance at the sold-out JAFF event.

Magma is also world premiering horror film “The Damnation” (“Tumbal Darah”), its first co-production with Wahana Kreator and Sinemaku Pictures, at JAFF. The film stars Martino Lio and Shallum Ratu Ke. Producer Salman Aristo cited Magma’s openness to “authentic stories” and creative freedom in the horror space.

Founded by siblings Charles and Linda Gozali, the children of pioneering Garuda Films producer, the late Hendrick Gozali, Magma was founded in 2003. The slate announcement detailed expansion of the “Qodrat” universe with “Qodrat 3” and “The Devil’s Lair” franchise. A partnership was signed with Komet Production for horror film “Dance of the Damned,” which will be a “Qodrat” spinoff.

New horror titles also include “Jump Scare” and Garuda Films remake “Sumpah Pocong.” The action category features “Perang Tanding,” “Death Trap,” “Luck” and Korean co-production “Kampung Kubur” with producer Choi Yoon.

Additional Garuda Films remakes are planned – “Lady in a Trap” (“Perempuan Dalam Pasungan”), “The Wedding” (“Ranjang Pengantin”) and “November Boys.”

The company acquired rights to folklore tale “Timun Mas” from Studio Caravan, with producer Linda Gozali noting its potential for international appeal.

Magma also hosted an action masterclass featuring Cecep Ruhian, Jonathan and Teguh Raharjo.

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By Naman Ramachandran

Netflix is building on its 2023 Series Pitch Lab success by conducting the Reel Life Film Camp in partnership with the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF). The initiative, backed by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, marks an expansion into Indonesia following its earlier run in Thailand.

The program selected 75 participants from over 600 applicants across Indonesia for online training in various film industry roles, including production assistance, accounting, post-production, sound design, special effects, and acting. Among these, 24 participants advanced to in-person sessions in Yogyakarta from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2 during JAFF, followed by networking opportunities at the JAFF Market‘s Talent Day.

“The goal of Reel Life Film Camp is to drive the development of high-quality talent in the Indonesian film industry,” said Ruben Hattari, Netflix’s director of public policy for Southeast Asia. Top performers in production, accounting, and post-production assistance roles will gain work experience on Netflix Indonesia productions

Program participants received insights from “The Shadow Strays” creative team, including director Timo Tjahjanto, who shared his perspective on the film’s production: “Our vision was always to craft ‘The Shadow Strays’ with a cinematic approach. However, with the film available on Netflix, cinematic experiences are no longer limited to the big screen but can be enjoyed in diverse ways by audiences around the world.”

The initiative comes as Indonesia’s screen industry anticipates significant growth. PwC reports the sector currently employs 387,000 people, with projections showing an additional 616,000 jobs by 2027.

Producer Tia Hasibuan of Come and See Pictures praised the program’s structure: “The Reel Life Film Camp program is a long-awaited opportunity to attract fresh, talented individuals to the Indonesian film industry. The blend of online, offline, and on-the-job training made it exceptionally accessible for us to identify and bring in promising talent to contribute to our future productions.”

The program is part of Netflix’s broader commitment to creative equity, which has invested over $41 million globally, supporting more than 13,000 people through 200-plus programs across 50 countries. The company reports that over 450 program participants have secured positions on Netflix productions in various roles.

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By Naman Ramachandran

The Netherlands and Indonesia signed an audiovisual co-production agreement at the inaugural JAFF Market on Wednesday.

The treaty was signed by Indonesian Deputy Minister of Culture Giring Ganesha Djumaryo and Barbera Wolfensberger, Director-General of Culture and Media at the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science for the Netherlands, with Dutch and Indonesian dignitaries present.

The bilateral treaty recognizes qualifying co-productions as national productions in both countries, opening access to subsidies including support from the Netherlands Film Fund and a potential 35% cash rebate through the Netherlands Film Production Incentive. It aims to foster creative partnerships between Dutch and Indonesian film professionals while preserving cultural identities of both nations. It provides legal clarity on co-production status and financial contributions, with mechanisms for artistic and technical collaboration between professionals from both countries.

The agreement establishes a framework for joint production of films, documentaries, animations and digital content between the two countries. It arrives as Indonesia positions itself as a key player in Southeast Asia’s expanding film market.

The agreement emerged from growing demand for collaboration between independent filmmakers in both nations, leveraging their shared colonial history and combining Indonesia’s expanding film sector with Dutch production expertise.

“This joint production not only strengthens cultural ties between the two countries but also provides broader opportunities for our filmmakers to access global resources, including funding and international distribution,” Djumaryo said at the signing ceremony. “Through this collaboration, we hope Indonesian filmmakers’ works will gain more recognition on the world stage.”

“The treaty will open doors for Indonesian and Dutch filmmakers to collaborate on new and exciting projects, to combine their talents and expertise, and to bring to life stories that transcend borders and resonate with audiences around the globe,” Wolfensberger added.

The JAFF Market, Indonesia’s first major film marketplace, has drawn more than 100 production companies and distributors from both domestic and international markets. It takes place alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) in Yogyakarta (Jogja) from Dec. 3-5. The market represents Indonesia’s latest move to establish itself as a regional hub for film production and distribution.

The Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) is set to launch a new industry market to showcase the Indonesian film industry and encourage collaboration on both local and international levels.

The inaugural JAFF Market is scheduled to run from December 3-5 at the Jogja Expo Centre, with an estimated 150 booths from local production companies, content creators, service providers and institutions taking up a space of 10,000 sqm. Film producer Linda Gozali, a former secretary-general of the Indonesian Film Festival, will head the market.

“Since its inception in 2006, JAFF has consistently strengthened and stimulated the film ecosystem for the Indonesian film industry,” said Ifa Isfansyah, JAFF’s co-founder and festival director. “Many new filmmakers have emerged from the festival.”

He made the announcement of the new market today (May 16) during the latest meeting of the Asian Film Alliance Network (AFAN) at the Cannes market.

In addition to booths, the JAFF Market will run various programmes, including a project market that will serve as a platform for emerging filmmakers to connect with industry professionals. This programme will be led by Meiske Taurisia, producer of Locarno Golden Leopard winner Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash.

“Every year, many new talents emerge in the Indonesian film scene with potentially groundbreaking projects,” she said. “The project market at JAFF Market is designed to discover and support these projects, providing them with greater opportunities for realization.”

The project market team also comprises Yulia Evina Bhara, Muhammad Zaidy and Vivian Idris.

During last year’s JAFF, a focus group discussion was held among film industry stakeholders in Indonesia to explore the introduction of a JAFF market. The response was overwhelmingly positive, in line with the country’s rapid recovery from the Covid pandemic compared to other Asian countries.

In 2022, Indonesian films captured a 61% market share, outperforming foreign films and the industry fully rebounded in 2023.

The 19th JAFF is scheduled to run from November 30-December 7 in Yogyakarta (also known as Jogja). It was founded by renowned Indonesian filmmaker Garin Nugroho and is Indonesia’s largest film festival.

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Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF), held in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta, is launching an industry event that aims to showcase Indonesian content and connect the country’s fast-expanding film industry to international markets.

Scheduled to take place December 3-5 during this year’s edition of JAFF (November 30-December 7), the event will be held in the Jogja Expo Center with around 150 booths hosting production companies, content creators, service providers and institutions.

“Since its inception in 2006, JAFF has consistently strengthened and stimulated the film ecosystem for the Indonesian film industry. Many new filmmakers have begun to emerge from the festival,” said Ifa Isfansyah, festival director of JAFF
Indonesia’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology is collaborating with JAFF organisers on the event. “It is the government’s commitment to continuously support the development of the Indonesian film industry. JAFF’s initiative to create this event will facilitate easier access to the Indonesian film industry for the international community,” said Ahmad Mahendra, the Ministry’s Director of Film, Music and Media.

Linda Gozali, an experienced producer and former Secretary-General of the Indonesian Film Festival, will head JAFF Market. “I am honored to have this opportunity. With the introduction of JAFF Market, we look forward to creating new connections and opportunities for the Indonesian film industry, further nurturing its growth and success,” Gozali said.

Indonesia’s film industry had a rapid recovery from the pandemic. In 2022,
Indonesian films accounted for a 61% market share, slipping slightly in 2023, but still capturing a 48% market share. The country’s screen industry is projected to grow by 6.13% annually and create an additional 616,000 jobs by 2027.

However, despite being one of the biggest film markets in Southeast Asia, Indonesia does not currently have a film industry event.

In addition to the trade show, JAFF Market will feature a projects market and film lab, seminars, talent and company showcases and networking events. The projects market will be headed by producer Meiske Taurisia, who also co-organises LOCK Full Circle Lab, working with industry veterans Yulia Evina Bhara, Muhammad Zaidy and Vivian Idris.

“Every year, many new talents emerge in the Indonesian film scene with potentially groundbreaking projects. The Project Market at JAFF Market is designed to discover and support these projects, providing them with greater opportunities for realization,” Meiske said.

Source: DEADLINE

Autobio-Pamphlet, directed by India’s Ashish Avinash Bende, has been set as the opening film of this year’s Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival, which will close with the world premiere of Indonesian spy thriller 13 Bombs In Jakarta, directed by Indonesia’s Angga Dwimas Sasongko.

Set in 1990s India, Autobio-Pamphlet is a coming-of-age tale that had its world premiere in the Generation section of this year’s Berlinale. Visinema Pictures’ 13 Bombs In Jakarta (pictured) revolves around a group of terrorists who have planted bombs at strategic locations around the city of Jakarta.

This year’s JAFF, scheduled to take place November 25 to December 2, will screen 205 films from 25 countries across the Asia Pacific region. Major sections include Main Competition, Light Of Asia, Indonesian Screen Awards and Panorama (see full line-up below).

Sasongko, founder of Visinema and director of 13 Bombs In Jakarta, said: “Visinema is proud to support JAFF 2023 from various angles. Four Visinema productions will be screened at JAFF, including 13 Bombs In Jakarta, one of the biggest action films in Indonesia, which will be the closing film of this year’s JAFF.”

Ifa Isfansyah, director of Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival, said: “Asian cinemas are gaining popularity and prominence recently. Now is the time for the Asian film industry to be the light to inspire ourselves. Not only for the cinema, but also for its surroundings, especially our environment, which is what we are doing with this year’s edition of JAFF, to pay more attention to waste issues.”

JAFF Program Director Alexander Matius said: “We would like to present something fresh and different this year. As the opening film for this year’s edition, we choose something light-hearted, which is Autobio-Pamphlet from India. Its coming-of-age story will be perfect to set the festival’s spirited and entertaining mood.”

JAFF 2023 Main Competition:

Abang Adik – Jing Ong (Malaysia)

Dreaming & Dying – Nelson Yeo (Singapore)

Growing Apart – Long Lingyun (China)

Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell – Pham Thien An  (Vietnam)

Last Shadow At First Light – Nicole Midori Woodford (Singapore)

Monisme – Riar Rizal (Indonesia)

Oasis Of Now – Chia Chee Sum (Malaysia)

Tiger Stripes – Amanda Nell Eu (Malaysia)

Which Colour? – Shahrukhkhan Chavada (India)

Light Of Asia:

Angles – Yisen Jiang (China)

Basri And Salma In A Never-Ending Comedy – Khozy Rizal (Indonesia)

Chomp It! – Mark Chua & Lam Li Sheun (Malaysia)

Cross My Heart And Hope To Die – Sam Manacsa (Philippines)

Everybody’s Gotta Love Sometimes – Sein Lyan Tun (Myanmar)

First Draft – Nopawat Likitwong (Thailand)

Happy Land – Nour Khair Alanam (Syria)

Hito – Stephen Lopez (Philippines)

Is There A Pine On The Mountain – Chongyan Liu (China)

It Turns Blue – Shadi Karamroudi (Iran)

Luzonensis Osteoporosis – Glenn Barit (Philippines)

A Meat Story – Kholif Mundzir Aldry (Indonesia)

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes – Alvin Lee (Singapore)

The River That Never Ends – J.T. Trinidad (Philippines)

Indonesian Screen Awards:

Ali Topan – Sidharta Tata

Badrun & Laundry – Garin Nugroho

Jatuh Cinta Seperti Di Film-Film – Yandy Launres

Nisan Tak Terukir – Abdul Ghaniy Rosyidin

Tuhan, Izinkan Aku Berdosa – Hanung Bramantyo

Monster – Rako Prijanto

Onde Mande! – Paul Agusta

Sara – Ismail Basbeth

Setan Alas! – Yusron Fuadi

Sleep Call – Fajar Nugros

Women From Rote Island – Jeremias Yangoen

Panorama:

24 Hours With Gaspar – Yosep Anggi Noen (Indonesia)

All Ears – Liu Jiayin (China)

Evil Does Not Exist – Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Japan)

Fremont – Babak Jalali (Usa)

Monster – Hirokazu Kore-Eda (Japan)

Perfect Days – Wim Wenders (Japan)

Ryuichi Sakamoto I Opus – Neo Sora (Japan)

Shayda – Noora Niasari (Australia)

Sweet Dreams – Ena Sendijarević (Netherlands)

Terrestrial Verses – Ali Asgari & Alireza Khatami (Iran)

The Monk And The Gun – Pawo Choyning Dorji (Bhutan)

The Shadowless Tower – Lu Zhang (China)

Source : Streamlined

Makbul Mubarak’s Autobiography has won the top prize – the Golden Hanoman – at the closing night of Indonesia’s Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF). Lola Amaria’s documentary The Exiles (Eksil) picked up the best film prize from the Indonesian Screen Awards.

Indonesian drama Autobiography has been on a winning streak since its premiere in Venice’s Horizons sidebar. Mubarak’s debut feature has collected around 10 awards globally within three months, including best film honours from Tokyo Filmex, Adelaide and Singapore as well as best screenplay prizes from the Asia Pacific Screen Awards and Festival Film Indonesia.

At JAFF, which ran from November 26 to December 3, the film sold out within 15 minutes and a second screening was added. The main competition jury – Dutch film curator Gertjan Zuilhof, Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto and Screen’s senior correspondent for Asia, Silvia Wong – unanimously awarded Autobiography the top prize for the “unique vision of the director who dares to tackle a very complex subject that can be both specifically Indonesian and yet psychologically universal, with an ending that pays off powerfully”.

The jury for the Indonesian Screen Awards – Filipino filmmaker and curator Elvert Banares, Adelaide Film Festival CEO Mat Kesting and visual artist and historian Sandeep Ray – praised The Exiles as a “moving, tender and yet hopeful documentary that will help us and future generations to understand the events of the not-so-distant past, removed by barely one generation”.

The Indonesian documentary, which received its world premiere at JAFF, revisits Indonesians exiled from their homeland during mass killings and political upheavals in 1965, aimed at eliminating the Indonesian Communist Party.

Record audience

Held in the city of Yogyakarta (known as Jogja), JAFF is the largest film festival in Indonesia. This year’s edition drew more than 16,000 attendees, the highest number since the festival launched in 2006. A further feat was that no screenings were cancelled of the 146 films from 19 countries across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The eight-day festival included 71 Q&As, 279 festival guests and 23 talks and discussions.

JAFF opened on November 26 with Piknik Pesona, an anthology of 10 Indonesian short films set in 10 different cities and directed by 10 young Indonesian directors, produced by Vision Pictures and Palari Films.

“During the 17 years I have been with the festival, this year is the liveliest,” said co-founder and festival director Ifa Isfansyah. “This is a great energy for our film community.” Isfansyah is also a filmmaker, having produced his wife Kamila Andini’s Berlinale 2022 winner Before, Now & Then.

At the peak of the pandemic in 2020, JAFF moved online through local OTT platform KlikFilm. Around 22,000 online views were recorded nationwide over the five days it ran. Encouraged by the extensive audience reached online, the festival continues to run in a hybrid format.

This year, around 40 films from its line-up were also available online through KlikFilm, while physical screenings were held at the Empire XXI cinema.

JAFF was founded by renowned Indonesian filmmaker Garin Nugroho whose credits include Opera Jawa and Memories Of My Body. His latest film The Deadly Love Poetry marks his first horror film and had its world premiere at JAFF this year.

JAFF 2022 winners

Main Competition

Golden Hanoman Award: Autobiography

Silver Hanoman: Leonor Will Never Die

Special Mention: 24

Indonesian Screen Awards

Best Film: The Exiles

Best Directing: Adriyanto Dewo, Galang

Best Storytelling: Tumpal Tampubolon, Galang

Best Performance: Orsila Murib, Orpa

Best Performance: Rafli Anwar Mursadad, Sound From The Sea

Best Editing: Yuda Kurniawan, The Tone Wheels

Best Cinematography: Yudi Datau, Sound From The Sea

NETPAC Award: Let Me Hear It Barefoot

Blencong Award: The Intrusion

Blencong Award – Special Mention: Falling Day

Geber Award: Leonor Will Never Die

Source : Screendaily

Student Award: The Intrusion (dir. Eden Junjung)