The inaugural edition of JAFF Market became a new platform for Asian filmmakers to network and collaborate, strengthening the Indonesian film ecosystem.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The 19th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) this year introduced JAFF Market, a new initiative that will take place on December 3-5, 2024 in Yogyakarta. The event is presented as a networking medium for the Indonesian film ecosystem.

A New Medium for Indonesian Cinema

Linda Gozali, Director of JAFF Market, revealed that JAFF Market is a special momentum for the film world in the country. “We want there to be a lot of interaction. So the opportunity to connect with each other is very wide and open,” she told Tempo, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

Linda emphasized that the focus of JAFF Market is not only on filmmakers or production houses, but also on the distinctiveness and identity of local filmmakers. For this reason, film communities from Yogyakarta also get space to appear. “There are around 70-80 communities in Jogja itself. There will also be a showcase,” he said.

Showcasing the New Generation of Film

JAFF Market seeks to embrace all elements in the film industry. One of them is by holding a Talent Day sponsored by Netflix. The program is designed to showcase new talent in various fields, including special effects, sound design, and post-production management.

“There are those who we have curated, have been in the industry, but are not well known. So we are introducing the rising stars that are coming, hopefully,” he said.

The 19th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF), which carries the theme ‘Metanoia’, will be held from November 30 to December 7, 2024. This theme reflects the continuous transformation of Asian cinema in facing global challenges. This year, JAFF presents 180 films from 25 Asia Pacific countries in competition and non-competition programs.

There are 12 feature films competing in the Main Competition for the Golden and Silver Hanoman Awards, including Viet and Nam by director Truong Minh Quy from Vietnam and In the Land of Brothers by Raha Amirfazli and Alireza Ghasemi.

Additionally, in the Light of Asia category, 18 short films competed for the Blencong Awards. Another competition is the JAFF Indonesian Screen Awards. Not only that, 6 Indonesian films will also compete in the JAFF Indonesian Screen Awards program for the Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenwriter, Best Cast, and Best Cinematography awards.

Source By Tempo