Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) is encouraging aspiring Indonesian filmmakers to build strong and lasting connections with the global film industry by registering for the JAFF Market program.

In a statement confirmed in Jakarta on Tuesday, JAFF Market Director Linda Gozali said that these opportunities for connection are provided through initiatives such as the JAFF Future Project and the JAFF Content Market.

Through these two programs, JAFF Market plays a role in strategically synergizing with filmmakers by providing a platform that fosters the growth of the film industry in the Asia-Pacific region in general, including Indonesia.

The JAFF Market program not only offers connections for creative development, but also strengthens pathways for distribution, partnerships, and cross-sector innovation.

As the Secretary General of the Indonesian Film Producers Association (Aprofi), Linda emphasized that JAFF Market is committed to showcasing the best narratives from Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region on the world stage.

She noted that during its inaugural edition in 2024, JAFF Market successfully supported a number of Indonesian filmmakers and film projects in reaching the Marché du Film (MdF) at the Cannes Film Festival in France.

One such project was Pangku (On Your Lap), the directorial debut of actor Reza Rahadian, which gained recognition through the JAFF Future Project 2024.

The film went on to win the White Light Post-Production Award and was featured at the Cannes International Film Festival 2025 as part of the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) “Goes to Cannes” program.

In addition, at Cannes, JAFF Market also brought three original intellectual properties (IPs) from the JAFF Content Market 2024 to the “Spotlight Asia” program.

For its second edition, the JAFF Future Project is collaborating with the Adelaide Film Festival (AFF). This partnership expands opportunities for filmmakers to present or pitch their story ideas directly to international investors.

The opportunity is also open to film projects that have already entered early production stages, whether still in development, pre-production, or currently in progress.

JAFF Market Head of Program Gita Fara added that selected applicants will be granted exclusive access to opportunities such as pitching in front of producers, buyers, and decision-makers from across Asia and around the globe.

They will also gain access to one-on-one sessions with potential partners, promotional and publicity exposure through JAFF Market’s official materials, and full access to the entire series of JAFF Market events.

Submissions, whether film projects or original IPs, can be made from August 1 to September 1, 2025, through the online application available at www.jaff-market.com.