‘The Silent Village’ Wins Big as Indonesia’s JAFF Market Closes
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Dec 2024
Ho Yuhang’s “The Silent Village” (Aman/Damai) emerged as the top winner at Indonesia’s inaugural JAFF Market, scoring both the Kongchak and BSM awards as the market wrapped its 2024 edition Thursday in Yogyakarta (Jogja).
The market took place alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) from Dec. 3-5. “The Silent Village,” a Malaysia-Indonesia co-production written by Prima Rusdi, and produced by Lorna Tee via Malaysia’s Paperheart, led the project market’s selection of 10 features.
Actor-turned-director Reza Rahadian also secured backing for his project “Love Unwanted” (Pangku) produced by Gambar Gerak Film, taking home the White Light Post-Production Award. The other BSM award went to documentary “Sampai Mati” (Until Death), helmed by Australian director Ben Golotta and produced by Morgan Wright.
The market’s project incubator, JAFF Future Project, reviewed 74 submissions before selecting its final slate of 10 projects – seven Indonesian, one Malaysian, and two Australian. The program facilitated 243 meetings across its run.
On the diplomatic front, the Indonesian Ministry of Culture strengthened ties with the Netherlands through an audiovisual co-production agreement. The pact, signed by Barbera Wolfensberger, Director-General of Culture and Media at the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science for the Netherlands, and Indonesian Deputy Minister of Culture Giring Ganesha Djumaryo, opens pathways for filmmakers from both nations to access government funding.
Leading Indonesian studio Magma Entertainment capitalized on the market’s momentum, inking fresh partnerships with Malaysia’s Komet Productions and Caravan Studio and unveiling a 2025-2028 slate.
“The high enthusiasm of film industry players in Indonesia was evident in the number of meetings recorded throughout the event,” said JAFF Market executive director Ajish Dibyo. “This is seen as a sign that the Indonesian film industry is open to collaboration, both within Indonesia and internationally.”
By Naman Ramachandran
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