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SHORTS UP 2025

Powered by Minikino and the Purin Film Fund with the support of the National Talent Management for Arts and Culture

The Indonesian film industry has grown significantly over the past 20 years, yet many filmmakers still face skill and knowledge gaps. Founded in 2024, SHORTS UP was created to bridge this divide by supporting emerging talents who lack access to opportunities, resources, and information to make their short films.

SHORTS UP nurtures fresh perspectives, enhances industry diversity, and strengthens Southeast Asia’s cinematic landscape. SHORTS UP helps bring regional stories to a global audience by empowering new voices.

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The four selected production teams for Shorts Up 2025:

MENTOR

PUTU KUSUMA WIJAYA
Indonesia

Putu graduated from the Netherlands Film Academy in Amsterdam in 1994, then worked for several years at a private television station in Jakarta before deciding to return to his hometown in Singaraja, Bali. Several of his documentaries have been screened at international festivals such as IDFA Amsterdam (The North Wind), Rotterdam Film Festival, Shanghai Film Festival, and the Taiwan Documentary Film Festival (On Mother’s Head).

MARCUS MẠNH CƯỜNG VŨ
Vietnam

Marcus holds degrees in Economics and Statistics from Berlin, Germany and Paris, France. He began his career as a film journalist for Vietnamese media at major international film festivals. From 2010 to 2014, he served as the president of the Yxine Film Fest (YxineFF), a pioneering international short film festival incorporating an online format. Since 2015, he has been actively involved in the Vietnamese film industry in various roles: screenwriter, producer, director, and curator.

FRANSISKA PRIHADI
Indonesia

Cika is an architect and co-founder of the art-house cinema MASH Denpasar. She served as guest programmer, preselection committee & jury for various national and international short film festivals, with experience as facilitator and mentor for short film programming and film critics workshops.

 

GUEST CONSULTANT

BENG RAHADIAN
Indonesia

Beng Rahadian resides in Jakarta and teaches illustration at Jakarta Arts Institute. Since 2004 he has worked in the comics industry and art community, published cartoon books, exhibited his works in Germany, Belgium and Poland.

His comics have received awards as Best Comic and Best Story. Since 2017 he has been working as curator in Jakarta, for National Gallery, Bentara Budaya, and Salihara Arts Center.

He co-founded Indonesian Illustrator Profession Association and Jakarta Food Sketchers. He published “Searching for Aceh Coffee” comic (2016) and illustration book on Jakarta street food (2023)

SHOKO TAKEGASA
Japan

After working in finance, she joined the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA). In 2016 she became the programming manager and has participated in screenings and markets at international film festivals to promote the festival as well as the Japanese short films. She has also been involved in public relations for the SSFF & ASIA, including radio appearances and contributing articles about the festival to film magazines.

From February 2021, she began working as Festival Director at SSFF & ASIA. She also worked for the Tribeca Film Festival as a short film screener, and participated in several festivals including Teheran International Short Film Festival, an Oscar qualified film festival as a member of the jury.

MARY STEPHEN
France

Based in Paris, Mary was born in Hong Kong and graduated from Communications Arts at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. She was French New Wave director Eric Rohmer’s film editor and music co-composer, collaborating from ‘The Aviator’s Wife’ to his last feature ‘The Romance of Astrea and Celadon’. She worked extensively, in English, French, Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese, with fiction and documentary filmmakers from several continents as editor, script advisor or associate producer, including Yoïchiro Okutani’s ‘Nude at Heart’ (Doc NYC Kaleidoscape Award); Ann Hui’s ‘Love After Love’ (Venice Biennale 2020); Nicole Shafer’s ‘Buddha In Africa’ (NHK Award); Tiffany Hsiung’s ‘The Apology’ (Peabody Award); and many more. See Full List on IMDB.

Mary regularly does coaching at training workshops, consults for Rough Cut Service, guest-teaches at film institutions. Her directorial films include ‘The Memory of Water’ (short fiction) and ‘Vision From The Edge: Breyten Breytenbach Painting The Lines”(documentary). She has just completed work on her new film co coproduced with Hong Kong, Taiwan and Arte in France: “Palimpsest: the Story of a Name”. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences, and was awarded the honor of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture.
SELECTED PARTICIPANTS

Congratulations to the Selected Participants!

We’re happy to share that this project has been chosen by the mentor!

Big thanks and congrats to all the teams who put their heart into their projects — it was inspiring to see everyone’s efforts.

Keep up the great work, and well done to all who made it through!

Production Team
Producer
Writer
Residence
Monday Club Studio
Kathleen Tio
Aaron Pratama
DKI Jakarta
Manguni House
Angelia Putri Leanartha
Garry Christian Djawoto
Banten & DKI Jakarta
Asaloka Team
Utari Hanif Assyuri
Muhammad Raflie Maulana
D.I.Yogyakarta
Bloom Pictures
Sukhadharmi Padmalauwaty
William
Banten & DKI Jakarta
ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

The selection process for Shorts Up 2025 was organized by Minikino, with a strong focus on identifying promising short film projects and dedicated production teams.

A total of 67 production teams submitted their applications, which were carefully reviewed internally by the Minikino team. Each applicant was evaluated based on their portfolio, proposed project, and motivational statement.

Following this initial review, 15 teams were selected for interviews. Based on these interviews, we are proud to announce the 6 shortlisted teams.

These teams will now move forward to the final selection stage, where they will be discussed with the program mentor. From this, four teams will be selected to officially take part in the Shorts Up 2025 program, which will be held during Minikino Film Week. The final announcement will be on May 23, 2024.

The two remaining shortlisted teams will also benefit from the program by receiving a dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring session with the Shorts Up 2025 mentor during Minikino Film Week 11, Bali International Short Film Festival.

Congratulations to all shortlisted teams, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who submitted their inspiring projects!

Production Team
Producer
Writer
Residence
Monday Club Studio
Kathleen Tio
Aaron Pratama
DKI Jakarta
Mama Ocon Animation
Ryan Revardi Akbar
Agung Prasetiarso
Jawa Barat
Manguni House
Angelia Putri Leanartha
Garry Christian Djawoto
Banten & DKI Jakarta
Satu Frekuensi Films
I Wayan Medy Mahasena
Sukron Madani Dwi Prasetyo
Bali
Asaloka Team
Utari Hanif Assyuri
Muhammad Raflie Maulana
D.I.Yogyakarta
Bloom Pictures
Sukhadharmi Padmalauwaty
William
Banten & DKI Jakarta
GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

Registration is open exclusively for Indonesian filmmakers, starting Wednesday, 9 April 2025, and closing on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 at 12:00 PM (noon) WITA.

Registration link: minikino.org/fm_ShortsUp2025

Participants whose documents pass the initial evaluation will be invited to participate in the interview process.

A total of four production teams will be selected.

PROVISIONS for the selected projects:

  • Includes webinar and 1on1 mentoring to develop your script and plan your production.
  • Includes travel cost subsidy up to Rp 1.000.000 per team to attend MFW11
  • Accommodation in Denpasar for five nights during MFW11 (one room per team)
  • Daily per diems for local transportation @Rp150.000 per day per team for five days and meal vouchers during MFW11
  • Pitching at Shorts Up 2025 showcase – MFW11
  • All other incidents, local travel, internet and living expenses should be covered at own cost.
  • We ask Minikino and Purin Pictures to be acknowledged in the credits of the work developed during Shorts Up 2025.
  • Minikino and Purin Pictures have the right to use, without payment of any fee, the name, image, and voice in photographs, recordings, and interviews of the filmmaker during Shorts Up 2025 for non-commercial purposes.

TIMELINE:

Activity Dates Remarks
Webinar:Introduction Shorts Up 2025 Friday, 11 April 202520:00 – 20:45 Central Indonesian Time (WITA) open with registration:http://minikino.org/fm_webinar-ShortsUp2025
Selected Participants Announcement Friday, 23 May 2025  
SHORTS UP Dosis 2 Friday, 6 June 2025 –Sunday, 8 June 2025 online mentoring and webinar
SHORTS UP – Booster 1 Thursday, 3 July 2025 –Friday, 4 July 2025 online mentoring and webinar
SHORTS UP – Booster 2 Thursday, 7 August –Friday, 8 August 2025 online mentoring and webinar
SHORTS UP at MFW11 Friday, 12 September –Friday, 19 September 2025 Minikino Film Week 11 – Bali Short Film Festival(Attending in person)
SHORTS UP – Booster 3 Thursday, 6 November –Friday, 7 November 2025 online mentoring and webinar

WHO CAN APPLY:

This program is open to short film production teams that meet the following criteria:

General Eligibility

  • Indonesian Citizenship: Applicants must be Indonesian citizens with valid proof (KTP or passport).
  • Past Work: Must have completed at least one short film that has been publicly screened.
  • Production Plan: Must have a clear plan to produce a short film in 2025-2026.
  • Age Requirements: Producer and writer must between 21 – 40 years old.

Communication Requirements:

  • English Proficiency: Applicants must be proficient in English and prepared to submit required documents in English (e.g., script, pitch deck).
  • Email Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively via email.
  • Internet Access: Must have stable internet access for regular communication and participation in online sessions.
  • Communication Skills: Strong communication skills will be considered during the selection process.

Responsibilities & Team Setup

  • Registration must be completed by the producer using the official form.
  • The producer will act as the main contact person and is responsible for all commitments if selected.
  • Each team must consist of two people:One producer and one writer.If the producer is also the writer, one other team member (in a different role) may join.

Required Documents (Before Applying)

  • Scanned ID (KTP) for both applicants.
  • Formal portrait photos of both applicants (clear and face visible).
  • Signed statement letter confirming commitment to the program.→ [Download Template]
  • Preview link to at least one completed short film, with accompanying metadata.
  • Project document outlining your short film production plan for 2025.→ [Download Template]

Film Project Requirements:

  • For fiction, animation, or experimental fiction films: Maximum duration of 15 minutes. The project must be in pre-production or post-production.
  • For documentary or experimental documentary films: Maximum duration of 15 minutes. Only eligible if it is a work in progress with footages available for preview.

For inquiries, contact: shortsup@minikino.org

WEBINAR INTRODUCTION SHORTS UP 2025

Webinar: Introduction SHORTS UP 2025

The Webinar: Introduction SHORTS UP 2025 is your first step to understanding what SHORTS UP is all about — and your next step toward applying.

What’s in the Webinar:

  • What is SHORTS UP?Learn about the goals of the program and how it supports Indonesian filmmakers in developing strong short film projects.
  • How does it work?We’ll walk you through the structure, timeline, and what to expect — including mentorships, workshops, and access to the 7th Short Film Market at Minikino Film Week 11 in Bali.
  • Who should apply?Find out if this opportunity is the right fit for you and your team.
  • Q&A SessionAddress any queries prospective participants may have about the program.

MTN SENI BUDAYA

 

Manajemen Talenta Nasional Seni Budaya (MTN Seni Budaya) or National Talent Management for Arts and Culture is a prestigious national priority program managed by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. MTN Seni Budaya is not just a program, but a national commitment to identify, develop, and promote Indonesian arts and culture talents in a structured and sustainable manner. Each talent, nurtured by MTN Seni Budaya, will be guided to grow optimally, from budding potential to outstanding, contributing to Indonesia and shining on the global stage.

PURIN PICTURES

Purin Film Fund is a Bangkok-based initiative supporting independent cinema in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2017 under the Purin Foundation, we support filmmakers and organizations doing essential work in a region with inadequate government support.

Our funds cover film production, post-production, and activities. Previously funded films have gone on to premiere at leading international festivals including Cannes, Berlin, and Venice, and on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Prime, and Disney – helping to bring Southeast Asian cinema to a wider international audience.

Supplementing our funding programs, we also organize the annual Short Film Camp to mentor young filmmakers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand.  The SFC serves a vital role in an area with less-developed film industries, discovering young talents and providing mentorship for them to begin their careers.

Finally, Purin Film Fund also works with partner organizations to create programs that align with our objective to support cinema in Southeast Asia.

https://www.purinpictures.org/

MINIKINO

Minikino is a short film festival organization. Founded in Bali, 2002, Minikino has been working for 22 years in this field. Through monthly, all year round short film screenings and discussion, Minikino puts forward its artistic achievements in contemporary short film production and exposes the latest cultural, aesthetic and social trends. It is the oldest short film festival in Indonesia and actively promotes inclusive cinema. We have a strong network with filmmakers, other national and international short film festivals.

In 2015, Minikino Film Week (MFW) initiated as the annual festival. MFW is a member of the Short Film Conference, an organization of the global short film conference since 2019, which is where we were first introduced to Glasgow Short Film Festival. Through film festivals, Minikino facilitates global intercultural meetings, believes that culture can only exist and develop with exchange, not isolation.

Minikino lives with its partners. International collaborations have taken place since 2002 with strong network of annual short film programme exchange that connect cities in Indonesia (Indonesia Raja), S-Express in South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam). We collaborate with other festivals in East Asia (Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China), Australia, New Zealand, Colombia, Canada, USA, the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Norwegia, Poland, Spain.

Minikino organized and work independently. The organization’s running cost is solely covered by private funding, collaborators, sponsors, and occasional government’s funding as per-project basis. Minikino (Yayasan Kino Media) is the receiver of Strategic Event Fund 2022-2025, supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, as well as the Education Fund Management Institution through the 2022-2024 Cultural Endowment Fund Utilization Program. A lot of in-kind support involved and supporting various organizational activities.

https://minikino.org/

 

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