Bali Bombings Documentary ‘Until Death’ Debuts at JAFF Market
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 […]
‘Ping Pong’ Serves Up High-Stakes Drama at JAFF Market
Former table tennis champion turned match-fixer finds redemption through the sport in family drama from emerging filmmaker Najam Yardo, being presented at the inaugural JAFF Market. The project, produced by Hannan Cinthya under the Kreasi Angkasa Semesta – Arungi Films banner, follows 50-year-old Emma, who faces mounting medical bills for her son’s lymph node tuberculosis treatment […]
Chinese-Indonesian Documentary Explores Identity Through Family Rituals at JAFF Market
A new documentary project, “Me, My Mother’s Favorite Monkey” (Aku, Monyet Kesayangan Ibuku), helmed by director Ivonne Kani, examines Chinese-Indonesian identity through the lens of intergenerational family dynamics at the inaugural JAFF Market in Yogyakarta. The film follows Kani’s year-long journey exploring her cultural heritage through traditional Chinese rituals including Chinese New Year, Tomb Sweeping Day (Qing […]
‘The East’ Outfits Base Entertainment, New Amsterdam Reunite on Series ‘Hemelrijk,’ Film ‘Pulang’ – JAFF Market
Indonesia’s Base Entertainment and Netherlands-based New Amsterdam have partnered on two projects, the companies revealed at the inaugural JAFF Market that takes place alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) in Yogyakarta (Jogja) from Dec. 3-5. The collaboration includes “Hemelrijk,” a limited series from writer-director Jim Taihuttu, who previously worked with both companies on “De Oost” (“The East”). The second project […]
Dutch-Indonesian Co-Production Treaty Opens New Chapter for Collaboration, Industry Leaders Discuss at JAFF Market
The newly signed co-production treaty between the Netherlands and Indonesia aims to strengthen bilateral film collaboration, providing filmmakers from both countries access to national funding schemes and production incentives, industry leaders revealed at the inaugural JAFF Market in Jogja, Indonesia during a panel. The inaugural JAFF Market takes place alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) in Yogyakarta from Dec. 3-5. The panel was moderated by […]
Indonesiana.TV Partners with JAFF Market to Boost Indonesian Film Distribution
Indonesiana.TV, the government-backed digital platform, is teaming up with the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival‘s new JAFF Market 2024 initiative to expand distribution channels for Indonesian filmmakers. The collaboration marks a strategic push to connect local content creators with international buyers and strengthen the country’s growing film ecosystem. “We aim to demonstrate that the latest media technology can serve as a […]
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JAFF Market Leaders Map Vision for Indonesia’s Film Future
As Indonesia’s film industry reaches new heights internationally, JAFF Market‘s leadership team is focused on building sustainable infrastructure to support the sector’s rapid growth. The market, which runs alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) in Yogyakarta, popularly known as Jogja, from Dec. 3-5, aims to address crucial industry needs while fostering new talent. Films from the country […]
JAFF Market Chief Eyes Hub Status for Indonesian Film Industry
Jogja’s inaugural JAFF Market is positioning itself as a connector between Indonesia’s diverse film ecosystem, from independent filmmakers to major studios, according to market chair, noted filmmaker Ifa Isfansyah. Running Dec. 3-5 alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF), the market aims to streamline access to Southeast Asia’s largest film industry. “We think Indonesia needs this hub. If you want […]
