The nineteenth Yogyakarta-Netpac Asian Movie Competition (JAFF) kicked off at Empire XXI Jogja over the weekend, attracting hundreds of spectators regardless of persistent rain.
The occasion is Indonesia’s oldest worldwide movie competition and brings collectively well-known Indonesian movie figures, together with administrators Yandy Laurens, Sidharta Tata, Tumpal Tampubolon and Timo Tjahjanto, in addition to actors Dian Sastrowardoyo, Sheila Dara, Hannah Al Rashid and Eva Celia.
This yr’s theme is “Metanoia,” which focuses on the transformation of Asian cinema amid international challenges. JAFF founder and filmmaker Garin Nugroho addressed the group, emphasizing the significance of group assist. “Belief, unity and collaboration are key parts in constructing a thriving movie ecosystem, whether or not in Indonesia, Asia or around the globe,” he stated.
Indonesian Minister of Tradition Dr. Fadli Zong highlighted the worldwide achievements of Indonesian movie producers and pledged to assist the event of the trade, particularly when it comes to worldwide distribution. The minister referred to as for joint efforts to strengthen the function of the movie ecosystem in cultural illustration and social change. “We will even work onerous to assist the distribution of those works in international markets,” he stated. “I invite everybody to work collectively to strengthen the movie ecosystem as a medium to convey common messages, introduce Indonesian tradition, and function a supply of inspiration and agent of change for future generations.”
Native band Lomba Sihir carried out on the opening ceremony. The competition honored producer Hendrick Gozali, Netpac founder the late Aruna Vasudev and Busan Worldwide Movie Competition founder Kim Dong-ho. Honorable Point out.
Nugroho’s black-and-white silent movie Samsara, the opening movie, received 4 awards on the 2024 Indonesian Movie Competition.
The nineteenth JAFF will finish on December 7 and can display screen 182 movies from 25 Asia-Pacific international locations. The primary JAFF Market will open on December third.
