Jakarta Film Week


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.

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.
YearFilmDirectorCountry/Region
2021Petite MamanCéline SciammaFrance
2021Money Has Four LegsMaung SunMyanmar
2022Before, Now & ThenKamila AndiniIndonesia
2022Huesera: The Bone WomanMichelle Garza CerveraMexico, Peru
2023TótemLila AvilésMexico, Denmark, France
2024Memories of a Burning BodyAntonella Sudassasi FrunissCosta Rica, Spain
2025The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)Ernesto Martínez BucioMexico

  • Global Short Award
The Global Short Award is presented to the best international short film screened during the Global Short program.
YearFilmDirectorCountry/Region
2021The Girls Are AlrightGwai LouMalaysia
2021Diary of CattleLidia Afrilita, David DarmadiIndonesia
2022NauhaPratham KhuranaIndia
2023Things Unheard OfRamazan KılıçTurkey
2024An Orphanage of MemoriesRayit Hashmat QaziIndia
2025A Very Straight NeckNeo SoraJapan, China
2025Workers' WingsIlir HasanajKosovo

  • Global Animation Award
The Global Animation Award is presented to the best animation short film screened during the Global Animation program.
YearFilmDirectorCountry/Region
2022TankboyNovella LianSingapore
2022Bro Dragon, The City is Under Attack!Fajar Martha SantosaIndonesia
2023Mortelli, A Hopeless CaseBen FernándezSpain
2024It Shouldn't Rain TomorrowMaria Trigo TeixeiraPortugal, Germany
2025And Granny Would DanceMaryam MohajerUnited Kingdom

  • Direction Award
The Direction Award is presented to the best Indonesian feature film screened during the festival.
YearFilmDirector
2021Tale of TimeAgni Tirta
2021Death KnotCornelio Sunny
2022Stealing Raden SalehAngga Dwimas Sasongko
2023Women from Rote IslandJeremias Nyangoen
2024YohannaRazka Robby Ertanto
2024Suzzanna: Queen of Black MagicDavid Gregory
2025Crocodile TearsTumpal 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
2021Ring RoadAndrew Kose
2021One Night in ChinatownWilliam Adiguna
2022Bukan Anak MeriamNehemia Pareang
2023Happy WednesdayCandra Aditya
2024If You're Happy, I'm HappyMauliya Malia
2025Cream Bath AftermathTahlia Motik

  • Series of the Year
The Series of the Year award is presented to the best series produced and screened during the year.
YearSeriesDirectorNetwork
2022What We Lose to LoveYandy LaurensDisney+ Hotstar
2023Blood CurseKimo StamboelDisney+ Hotstar
2024Cinta Pertama AyahHadrah Daeng RatuVidio