Jakarta Film Week is an international film festival held in Jakarta, Indonesia. It was initiated by the Tourism and Creative Economy Department of Jakarta in 2021, aimed to support the revival of the film industry post the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia.
In addition to film screenings and awards, the festival also features talk programs, masterclasses, a short film production funding called Jakarta Film Fund, and a producer's lab.
The inaugural edition of Jakarta Film Week was held on 18 to 21 November 2021, took place at the CGV Grand Indonesia, Metropole XXI, and Ashley Hotel.
History
Programs Film screening sections The Jakarta Film Week is organised in various sections: Global Feature: A competition section for international feature films. Official Selection: A non-competition section for international feature films. Global Short: A competition section for international short films. Official Selection – Short: A non-competition section for international short films. Jakarta Film Fund: A competition section for short films by aspiring Indonesian filmmakers, produced through the Jakarta Film Fund initiative. Fantasea: A showcase of fantasy and other genre films from around the world. Herstory: A showcase of films about women and/or directed by women from around the world. Layar Indonesiana: A showcase of short films from the Layar Indonesiana program, initiated by Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology.
Fringe events Other programs are held in addition to film screenings, including: Road to Jakarta Film Week: Prior festival events, including online short film screenings through streaming service Vidio and talks. Jakarta Film Fund: A short film production fund program. The chosen film proposals are supported by the Tourism and Creative Economy Department of Jakarta, through the grant of technical assistance, production resources, and mentorship by professionals. Masterclass: A class or session led by the experts in the film industry. Community: A public discussion featuring various innovative and experienced panelists, addressing topics related to the film industry. Producer's Lab: A program that guides film producers in equipping themselves with feature film production management, financing, and distribution. Three winners will get the opportunity to attend the Platform Busan as a partnership with Busan International Film Festival. JFW Net: A networking program for international filmmakers.
Awards A number of awards are handed out each year, including: Global Feature Award The Global Feature Award is presented to the best international feature film screened during the Global Feature program. YearFilmDirector(s)Country/Region2021 Petite Maman Céline Sciamma France Money Has Four Legs Maung Sun Myanmar2022 Before, Now & Then Kamila Andini Indonesia Huesera: The Bone Woman Michelle Garza Cervera Mexico, Peru2023 Tótem Lila Avilés Mexico, Denmark, France2024 Memories of a Burning Body Antonella Sudassasi Fruniss Costa Rica, Spain2025 The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) Ernesto Martínez Bucio Mexico
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Global Short Award The Global Short Award is presented to the best international short film screened during the Global Short program.
YearFilmDirector(s)Country/Region2021 The Girls Are Alright Gwai Lou Malaysia Diary of Cattle Lidia Afrilita, David Darmadi Indonesia2022 Nauha Pratham Khurana India2023 Things Unheard Of Ramazan Kılıç Turkey2024 An Orphanage of Memories Rayit Hashmat Qazi India2025 A Very Straight Neck Neo Sora Japan, China Workers' Wings Ilir Hasanaj Kosovo
Global Animation Award The Global Animation Award is presented to the best animation short film screened during the Global Animation program. YearFilmDirector(s)Country/Region2022 Tankboy Novella Lian Singapore Bro Dragon, The City is Under Attack! Fajar Martha Santosa Indonesia2023 Mortelli, A Hopeless Case Ben Fernández Spain2024 It Shouldn't Rain Tomorrow Maria Trigo Teixeira Portugal, Germany2025 And Granny Would Dance Maryam Mohajer United Kingdom
Direction Award The Direction Award is presented to the best Indonesian feature film screened during the festival. YearFilmDirector(s)2021 Tale of Time Agni Tirta Death Knot Cornelio Sunny2022 Stealing Raden Saleh Angga Dwimas Sasongko2023 Women from Rote Island Jeremias Nyangoen2024 Yohanna Razka Robby Ertanto Suzzanna: Queen of Black Magic David Gregory2025 Crocodile Tears Tumpal Tampubolon
Jakarta Film Fund Award The Jakarta Film Fund Award is presented to the best short film produced during the Jakarta Film Fund program. YearFilmDirector(s)2021 Ring Road Andrew Kose One Night in Chinatown William Adiguna2022 Bukan Anak Meriam Nehemia Pareang2023 Happy Wednesday Candra Aditya2024 If You're Happy, I'm Happy Mauliya Maila2025 Cream Bath Aftermath Tahlia Motik
Series of the Year The Series of the Year award is presented to the best series produced and screened during the year. YearSeriesDirector(s)Network2022 What We Lose to Love Yandy Laurens Disney+ Hotstar2023 Blood Curse Kimo Stamboel Disney+ Hotstar2024 Cinta Pertama Ayah Hadrah Daeng Ratu Vidio
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