The Asian Jogja-NETPAC Film Festival in Indonesia (JAFF) will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of its founding with an expanded publication on November 29. 6, in Yogiakarta. The festival will continue its Jaff Market component for the second year, which will continue on November 29. 1.
The 2024 version in the market demonstrated success, as it hosted 151 booths and attracted 6723 participants, including producers, distributors, investors and broadcasting platforms. The main festival attracted 24,462 visitors over eight days.
“There are major moments that make Jaff of special importance this year: celebrating the twentieth edition of the festival and the continuation of the second edition of Jaf Market after its wonderful success in its opening year. We will move to these moments to increase the strengthening of Jaff’s position in supporting the culture and films industry in Indonesia. IFA ISFANSYAH said, The director of the Jaff and Charist of Jaf Market, we are preparing a great celebration of the 20 -year festival’s journey, while this year Jaff this year will provide more space for exhibitors and players in the international movie industry.
This advertisement comes at a time when Indonesian cinema reaches new altitudes, as local films have obtained a 65 % market share and the total acceptance of the box office that exceeds 80 million in 2024. The movie “Fieter and 7 brothers” for 2024 appeared, “brother And 7 siblings, “as a box at the box office.
JAFF has attracted personalities in the major industry over the years, including Attaur Tsai Ming-Liang, founder of the Busan Kim Dong-Ho Festival, and the technical director of managers, Julien Rejl, and director of BFI Film Festival Kristy Matheson.
The market component has already gained international attention. The Indonesian cinema has captured for years. One of the focuses of Barunson E & A is cooperation with the partners who share our vision to bring in unusual Indonesian films to both local and global markets. “Jaff Market provides an integrated platform that brings the main players in the industry in one place, as it offers excellent programs to understand the direction of business and the market for Indonesian cinema,” said Choi Yunihi, CEO of Korean Sales and Production Company.
Director Anthony Chen, who served in the jury of the 2024 festival and attended the market, pointed to the capabilities of the region: “I worked as a participant producer in many Indonesian films and I noticed from a distant the amazing energy outside this country. For this reason I was excited to experience the Indonesian films from the perspective of a local audience And discovering new talents from an area that appears to be boundless.
Jaffnes distinguishes itself as the only cinema festival in Indonesia unites the main industry players including Netflix, Vidio, MD Entertainment, Miles Films and Visinema. The festival also maintains partnerships that include more than 100 films at the base level throughout the archipelago of Indonesia.
Film presentations of the twentieth edition of Jaff on March 1, with a market booth registered from July 17.
