Short films are an integral part of the long history of cinema. Starting out in documentary formats to the more experimental formats which continue to be explored. Most, if not all, directors in the leading film industry, started their careers by making short films. It’s a highly versatile medium which can respond to a story with more intimacy. Short films also have potential to be distributed through a wide option of distribution schemes.
The idea of a Short Film Market section in Minikino Film Week formalized in 2019. Since then, every year the MFW Short Film Market programs promote networking, and aims to boost economic values by encouraging professional interaction in short film production and distribution.
Minikino Film Week 11 presents the Short Film Market:
Di tengah ketergantungan terhadap pariwisata yang kerap berada di ambang komodifikasi budaya, berbagai gerakan akar rumput di Bali terus menjaga bahasa, budaya, dan partisipasi warga melalui beragam medium dan inisiatif kreatif. Sesi ini mengundang kita untuk berbagi pandangan dan berdialog tentang bagaimana ruang-ruang hidup ini dapat terus tumbuh dan memberi makna bagi komunitas.
A dynamic look at how tradition and innovation intersect in today’s filmmaking landscape. In collaboration with Chung-Ang University, this two-part session begins with Professor Chang-Jae Lee “Filmmaking in the Age of AI: Production and Creative Planning” sharing insights into the creative and practical aspects of film production and planning. Meanwhile, Professor Jung-In Choi “Cinema in the Digital Age: AI, Creativity, and Technological Convergence” will explore the subject of AI-generated cinema, highlighting how emerging technologies are beginning to shape the future possibilities of storytelling.
Professor Chang-jae Lee (이창재)
Dean of the Graduate School of Advanced Imaging Science, Multimedia & Film at Chung-Ang University, Professor Lee is an acclaimed filmmaker known for directing documentaries such as Our President (2017) and This is the President (2023). His works have been showcased at major international film festivals and are celebrated for their insightful portrayal of modern Korean history and social issues, reflecting his commitment to socially engaged storytelling.
Professor Jung-in Choi (최정인)
With an extensive background in producing films and documentaries, Professor Choi specializes in screenwriting and adaptation. Her research focuses on narrative structures and the cultural significance of K-dramas, examining their influence on the global media industry and their intersection with new storytelling technologies such as AI.
Q&A Session: Jeongmin Lee (Interpreter)
BEGADANG 9 TAHUN OFFICIAL SELECTION
OPEN FOR PUBLIC
The Begadang Filmmaking Competition is a national short film competition. The competition challenges participants to produce and submit their short film to the festival in less than 34 hours.
There are compulsory elements were required tobe used in the film:
Each scene must include a compositional line that divides the screen.
Silence as the film’s sound concept
There is a connection between the character and the number 9.
The story starts from the end and moves toward the beginning.
This year, 53 production teams took on the challenge, and 43 of them successfully completed their films within the 34-hour deadline. Here are the eight films chosen for this year’s topselection.
SEPULUH
[d] Ivan Padak Demon / [w] Ivan Padak Demon, Anastasia Ratna Dewati
DKI Jakarta / 2025 / Fiction / 02:47
Titan’s 10th birthday is tomorrow. He wants to complete nine of his nine-year-old wishlists.
[ig] @ivanpdemon@anastasiard
PERIHAL JAM KOSONG
[d][w] Jevi Adi Nugraha
Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta / 2025 / Fiction / 03:29
September 9 at 09.00 was the most traumatic time for Nava, her period was late for more than three months.
[ig] @otofilseven
ARE WE OKAY?
[d] Dwi S, Kadarusman / [w] Agus Marwan
Jawa Barat / 2025 / Fiction / 03:51
Irul, a streamer, was affected after a live stream celebrating 190K subscribers.
[ig] @pengabdideadline
JUDECCA
[d] Laurent Sindhu / [w] Laurent Sindhu, Rae Fadillah
Banten / 2025 / Fiction / 05:41
In the vast, echoing ruin of an abandoned mall, a man is breaking.
[ig] @walrus.films
THE SECOND PLATE
[d] Fata Hayan / [w] Fata Hayan, Dimas Rahmaddika
Jawa Timur / 2025 / Fiction / 05:21
A father and son, trapped in illusion of love built on control. Caused by “NKKBS” ideology.
[ig] @kronikworks
THE FIRST 9 MONTHS OF LOVING YOU
[d][w] Azalia Muchransyah
Banten / 2025 / Fiction / 02:45
A journey through unseen moments of loving and becoming.
[ig] @azaliamuchransyah
IMAM AND HIS 9 FRIENDS
[d][w] Deru Ibnu Ghifari
Lampung / 2025 / Fiction / 03:20
A little boy who is risking his life for his 9 imaginary friends.
[ig] @pirkotproduction_
9ENTAYANG9AN
[d] Salman Maulana / [w] Jovan Ardiansyah
Jawa Tengah / 2025 / Fiction / 05:02
What if it’s not the dead who are wandering around? But the living who have been abandoned by all their loved ones.
[ig] @HailTheCube
OPEN FOR PUBLIC
CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH & BAHASA INDONESIA
Dialogue with this year’s youth juries about the MFW11 Youth Jury Award nominees, featuring films of a generation grappling with societal expectations, inherited realities, and inner turmoil. These works reflect how the younger generation is both shaped by—and pushing back against— the boundaries of their existence. They reveal resilience and a determination to question the nature of freedom, while showcasing how Gen-Z expresses themselves through diverse voices, styles, and forms.
Holly Márie Parnell is an Irish artist/filmmaker based in Glasgow, Scotland, working in film and expanded cinema. Motivated by personal encounters, her practice is rooted in a documentary approach, often exploring the tensions of an external world that is growing increasingly distant from our internal needs. Holly will screen her films Cabbage (2023) and Hole in the Stone (2025) and discuss her practice, in conversation with GSFF director Matt Lloyd.
The Bali-Glasgow Filmmaker Exchange is a residency programme for Indonesian and Scottish filmmakers, made possible with the support of the British Council Connections Through Culture (CTC) grant programme. Connections Through Culture was introduced by the British Council in the UK and East Asia to foster international collaborations through arts and culture.
INDONESIA RAJA 2025
The Indonesia Raja is a national short film exchange and distribution. An annual national collaboration in the form of short film programming, exchange and networking between Indonesian short film programmers.
Three phases unfold yearly as follows:
SELECTION OF PROGRAMMERS
The selection of programmers is based on areas or cities across Indonesia. This year’s programmers represent the following 5 areas: Bali & Nusa Tenggara, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Jawa Tengah, Jakarta Metropolitan, and Jawa Barat. The 5 programs emphasize the cultural wealth and diversity in Indonesia.
SHORT FILMS PROGRAMMING
The selected programmers hold an open call for short films, inviting filmmakers from their designated area to participate in the program. Programmers then select short films among the submissions to create a programme and accompanying note.
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION
All programs are prepared by and shared with the community, opening the possibility to travel to other countries. Minikino welcomes screening organizers and other film festivals across Indonesia who are interested in screening the “Indonesia Raja” program as part of their events. Indonesia Raja is an integral part of Minikino Film Week, presenting curated Indonesian short films and inviting its audience to experience Indonesia through a short film lens.
TEKANAN SOSIAL:
Modernitas, eksploitasi, kapitalisme dan budaya instant, memaksa manusia untuk memilih: mengikuti arus atau melawan? Manusia terus bernegosiasi dengan tradisi, kebebasan, dan tekanan sosial. Film-Film ini mengeksplorasi kebebasan berkarya dalam realitas yang tak selalu hitam putih.
OSMOSIA
[d] Fioretti Vera / [w] Fioretti Vera, B.M. Anggana
Bali / 2023 / Experimental / 24:28
Investigasi & narasi ulang karya I Gde Dharna dalam perspektif ekologi dengan metode Opera dan eksperimen teknik vokal Bali. An investigation and re-narration of I Gde Dharna’s work from an ecological perspective, using Opera methods and experimental Balinese vocal techniques.
Awards/Screenings: Lethbridge Independent Film Festival, Canada (2024) // Festival Film Dokumenter, Indonesia (2024)
[ig] @fiorettivera@bm_anggana
RITA COBA ROKOK
[d] Natania Marcella
Bali / 2024 / Documentary / 04:53
Akhirnya Rita mencoba tembakau temannya. Rita finally tries smoking after she sees her friend’s jar of tobacco.
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[ig] @natmarcella
KEMBANG ELEH
[d][w] Candra Aulia Safitri
Kopang, Lombok Tengah / 2024 / Fiction / 18:04
Rusdi dan Inayah, dua siswa SMK yang sedang berbunga-bunga memutuskan berhenti sekolah dan menikah. Rusdi and Inayah, two vocational high school students in the bloom of young love, decide to drop out of school and get married.
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[ig] @kembang_eleh@smkn1kopangofficial
NYAT: PEREMPUAN DAN KRISIS AIR DI KINTAMANI
[d] Dewa Kresnanta
Bali / 2024 / Documentary / 05:32
Kintamani semakin dikerubungi pemburu keuntungan. Di tengah masifnya pembangunan, ada masalah lama yang belum usai. Kintamani is increasingly swarmed by profit seekers. Amid the rapid development, an old problem remains unresolved.
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[ig] @kresnanta
PURUSA: WEDDING SACRED
[d][w] I Made Suniartika
Yogyakarta / 2024 / Fiction / 15:00
Kadek yang hamil ditinggalkan oleh kekasihnya. Dia menikah dengan Keris agar anaknya tidak dianggap haram. Kadek is pregnant. She is forced to marry a Keris to ensure her child is not considered born outside of marriage.
Awards/Screenings: National Competition Minikino Film Week 2024//Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival 2024
[ig] @madesuniartika
IR2025 D.I. YOGYAKARTA
Habitat yang tercemar merupakan biang kemalangan, mengharuskan siapa pun yang tinggal di dalamnya beradaptasi. Jogja menjadi habitat, titik perpotongan yang sibuk dalam pusaran transformasi. Di situ terdapat zat berbahaya yang mengancam naluri. Saat tidak ada pilihan untuk lari, bagaimana cara bertahan di tempat yang sulit ditinggali?
SADRAH POEM OF BLOOD
[d] Sir.bandera, Zalina Maryam / [w] Sir.bandera, Athanatius San Juan
Yogyakarta / 2024 / Fiction / 17:08
Sepasang suami istri,mendambakan kehadiran seorang anak, tetapi privasi mereka terbatas oleh keluarganya sendiri. A married couple longs for a child, but their privacy is constantly limited by their own family.
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[ig] @salman_alvares@sir.bandera@sadrahfilm@studiokotakrasa
MENABUR ANGIN MENUAI BADAI
[d] Indigo Gabriel
Bantul, Yogyakarta / 2024 / Fiction / 18:59
Driver ojek online miskin mencari kesembuhan di mega church dari penyakit mematikan, tapi harus rela berkorban banyak. A poor online motorcycle taxi driver seeks healing from a deadly illness at a megachurch but must be willing to make great sacrifices.
Awards/Screenings: In Competition – Forum Film MMTC 2025
[ig] @meneer.inc
AIR KENCING SAKTI (The Mystic Flow)
[d] Mifta Ul Huda
Yogyakarta / 2024 / Fiction / 10:18
Manusia jatuh cinta pada makhluk setengah tumbuhan, namun kebebasan mereka terancam oleh kekuatan tak dikenal. A human falls in love with a half-plant being, but their freedom is threatened by an unknown force.
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[ig] @oddboysfromsouth@nagametapolitan
FUMO
[d] Adi Ian Pradana / [w] Vaniesha Dea Andira Siswandy
Yogyakarta / 2024 / Animation / 05:12
Seekor ikan buntal berusaha mengikuti semua tren yang ada, namun berakhir mencelakai dirinya sendiri. A pufferfish tries to follow every trend but ends up harming itself.
Awards/Screenings: Screening di KREMA (2025)
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ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?
[d] Al Ridwan
Bantul, Bulukumba, Banjarnegara, Makassar / 2024 / Documentary / 16:00
Tiga orang laki-laki diminta untuk menelpon teman masa kecil yang sudah lama tidak mereka hubungi. Three men are asked to call a childhood friend they haven’t contacted in years.
Awards/Screenings: Special Mention di QCShorts International, QCinema International Film Festival (2024) // Film Dokumenter Terbaik di IMAC 2025
[ig] @asalokafilms
IR2025 JAKARTA METROPOLITAN
KOTA & KORPUS:
Program ini menjelajahi bagaimana tubuh manusia – hidup atau mati – diperlakukan sebagai komoditas di kota; tubuh gemuk dan tua dimarginalkan seperti barang yang tidak relevan, tubuh busuk merusak bisnis, tubuh indah dipilih dan dijajakan untuk dieksplotasi, dan tubuh mati menumbuhkan industri kebudayaan.
DARAH KSATRIA (Knight of Blood)
[d][w] Widya Arafah & Arjuna Asa
Jakarta / 2024 / Fiction / 19:20
Satria, siswa yang sering dibuli karena bertubuh gemuk dan kondisi mimisan misterius, terpaksa mengikuti inisiasi pembulinya. Satria, who is often bullied for his weight and frequent nosebleeds, is forced to undergo his bully’s initiation.
Awards/Screenings: 19th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival
[ig] @sinema.sora
JAWA RANDU DI JALAN JALANG (THE JAVANESE GOAT)
[d] Rizal Hanun
DKI Jakarta / 2023 / Experimental / 09:00
Kota metropolitan yang ramai, ‘seorang kambing’ berkeliling mencari daging segar untuk makan malam spesialnya. In a bustling metropolitan city, “a goat” roams around searching for fresh meat for its special dinner.
Awards/Screenings: Surpise Screening at JAFF Layar Community 2025
[ig] @_ranamera
MONEY FROM THE DEAD
[d] Wahyu Syakir Nugraha
Jakarta / 2024 / Documentary / 11:39
Masyarakat Cina Benteng hidup dalam industri pemakaman, saling terhubung menjaga budaya leluhur tanpa saling mengenal. The Cina Benteng community lives within the funeral industry, interconnected in preserving their ancestral culture despite not knowing each other personally.
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[ig] @dgproduction.id
MIKROKOSMOS
[d][w] Aaron Pratama
Jakarta / 2024 / Fiction / 13:30
Di hari terakhirnya bekerja sebagai karyawan kampus setelah mengabdi lama, Yanto menjalani hari terakhirnya seperti biasa. Yanto goes about his last day as usual after years of dedicated service as a university employee.
Awards/Screenings: Winner Best Film UI Film Festival 2024 // Winner Parade Film MMTC 2025
[ig] @mondayclubstudio@pratamaaronn
THE ELEVENTH BODY
[d][w] Daphne
Bali / 2024 / Fiction / 19:30
Tusar, pemilik homestay, mencari cara untuk menghilangkan bau mayat seorang turis menggunakan ranting pohon Taru Menyan Tusar, a homestay owner, searches for a way to eliminate the smell of a corpse using branches from the Taru Menyan tree.
Awards/Screenings: KF ASEAN Culture House’s Special Exhibition (2024) // Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival (2024)
[ig] @daphne_pbs
IR2025 JAWA BARAT
LUKA DAN JALAN PULANG:
Trauma sering muncul dari luka masa lalu-dalam diri, keluarga, atau negara. Program ini menelusuri pembentukan trauma dan mempertanyakan: bisakah kita benar-benar pulih atau hanya belajar berdamai? atau mencari jalan pulang-ke diri sendiri, ke tempat aman atau ruang baru, di mana trauma menjadi sesuatu yang bisa digenggam, dipelajari, dan dilepaskan.
TETHER
[d] Roufy Nasution / [w] Rizaldy Bagas
Bandung / 2025 / Fiction / 19:59
Halim dengan kekuatan penyembuhan misterius menghadapi dilema saat menyembuhkan pasien yang penderitaannya lebih dari fisik. Halim, gifted with mysterious healing powers, faces a dilemma when treating patients whose suffering goes beyond the physical.
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[ig] @roufynasution
ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME
[d][w] Tanzilal Azizie
Cirebon / 2024 / Fiction / 14:10
Mahdi sedang dilanda keraguan atas kepercayaan yang selama ini dia yakini dan membuatnya berubah keyakinan. Mahdi is overwhelmed by doubt about the beliefs he has long held, leading him to change his faith.
Awards/Screenings: Shortlisted Festival Film Indonesia 2024 // Sinema Akhir Tahun 2024
[ig] @degradians
LAST CHICKEN ON EARTH (Titik Ayam Penghabisan)
[d][w] Deo Mahameru
Sawangan, Depok / 2023 / Fiction / 10:00
Terjadi perselisihan tentang potongan ayam terakhir. 3 orang itu dibawa ke dunia penjara untuk pertarungan mematikan. A dispute over the last piece of chicken sends three people into a prison-like world for a deadly battle.
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Awards/Screenings: Film Terbaik festival film bulanan 2025 // Official Selection Sewon Screening 2024
[ig] @deomahameru@parestpati
LAUT MEMENDAM LUKA (The Unspoken Wounds)
[d][w] Mariam Gesti Pratiwi
Yogyakarta / 2024 / Fiction / 22:27
Seorang kakak yang menjadi tulang punggung keluarga, harus dihadapkan kenyataan bahwa adiknya mengalami pelecehan seksual. An older sibling, the backbone of the family, must face the reality of their younger sibling experiencing sexual harassment.
Awards/Screenings: Nominasi – Festival Film Indonesia (FFI) 2024
[ig] @popscenefilm@mariamgesti@dikaaprill@andika_w.a.p
LULLABY
[d] Mama Ocon
Jawa Barat / 2023 / Animation / 04:10
Seekor kucing kampung bernama Ocon harus menghadapi rasa takutnya ketika harus tampil di depan hewan-hewan kota. A stray cat named Ocon must confront his fears when he has to perform in front of city animals.
Awards/Screenings: Best Animation di Parade Film MMTC #11 (2025) // Best Animation di WILDsound Daily Festival (2024)
[ig] @mamaocon_2d
IR2025 JAWA TENGAH
Relasi kuasa tidak hanya terjadi pada struktur politik dan negara, tetapi juga antar masyarakat. Film-film yang hadir dalam program ini mencoba memberikan perspektif tentang apa yang terjadi di masyarakat kita saat ini: suara minoritas tidak diperhitungkan, dianggap salah, dan melawan. Bukankah keadaan yang kita alami saat ini adalah kemauan suara mayoritas?
LAYLA WANT IT
[d] Mauliya Maila
Semarang / 2024 / Fiksi / 12:51
Seorang siswi MTs meminta tolong kepada temannya untuk pertama kalinya, mengambil potret dirinya tanpa hijab A Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) student asks her friend for help in taking her first-ever photo without a hijab.
Awards/Screenings: Madani International Film Festival 2024 // Sinema Akhir Tahun 2024
[ig] @laylawantfilms@mellayoung_oh@lanyahfilms
ROLEPLAY
[d][w] Daffa Aqilla Hanif
Purbalingga / 2024 / Documentary / 14:09
Senbi dan Nova, siswi dari SMAN1 Padamara bercerita pengalaman mereka menyelami dunia Roleplay yang penuh dengan ekspresi. Senbi and Nova, students from SMAN 1 Padamara, share their experiences diving into the expressive world of Roleplay.
Awards/Screenings: FFD Student Competition (2024) // Film Terbaik SODOC Film Festival Student Competition (2024)
[ig] @dreams_cinema.smara@da2faa
KIWO TENGEN
[d][w] Rizzcool
Surakarta / 2024 / Experimental / 06:00
Kiwo dan Tengen, sepasang sendal yang terpisah di tengah keramaian mesjid Syekh Zayed Solo. Kiwo and Tengen, a pair of sandals, get separated amidst the crowds at Syekh Zayed Mosque in Solo.
Awards/Screenings: Jury Mention Begadang Filmmaking Competition di Minikino Film Week 10 (2024) // Cinecussion Movie Exhibition (2025)
[ig] @acahacahfilms
ASMARANDANA
[d] Mochamad Misbachul Umam
Semarang, Pati / 2024 / Animasi / 10:26
Seorang Tenaga Kerja Wanita mencoba meluruskan kesalahpahaman dengan anaknya yang merasa sang Ibu tak peduli dengannya A female migrant worker tries to clear up a misunderstanding with her child, who feels that she doesn’t care about them.
Awards/Screenings: JOFAFEST(2024) // IMAC (2025)
[ig] @mwinky157@brociz_jr@brociz_entertainment
DIBALIK BAYANG (The Unkown)
[d] Rofif Abyan Ghunadi
Jawa Tengah / 2024 / Documentary / 08:53
Tak terganggu oleh komentar-komentar kejam teman-temannya, Ihsant tetap menjadi teman mereka yang unik dan penuh kesan. Unaffected by his friends’ harsh comments, Ihsant remains their unique and memorable companion.
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[ig] @sapiens.pictures@Rofandie_Ghunadie
MARKET SCREENINGS
Market Screening facilitates venue and technical support for film screenings and presentations during festivals.This initiative fosters professional connections at both national and global levels, encouraging direct exchanges and meetings to broaden opportunities within the short film industry.
Balai Diklat Industri (BDI) Denpasar is a work unit under the Ministry of Industry with the main duties and functions of serving as a Center of Excellence for preparing competent industrial human resources in the fields of telematics and creative industries, particularly in animation, digital content, industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), game development, application-based industries, crafts, as well as flavor & fragrance.
The core services of BDI Denpasar include education and training programs, business incubation, craft workshops, and facility rental services under the non-tax state revenue (PNBP) scheme.
BINUS University’s Film Department proudly presents student works at Minikino Film Week. Established in 2010, our internationally accredited program (HEEACT Taiwan) has been nurturing creative storytellers who blend technical excellence with cultural insight. Our students work with industry-standard equipment including RED Digital Cameras (Komodo & Scarlet) and complete lighting setups. Through our two streams—Film Production and Film Studies—students master directing, producing, screenwriting, and film analysis. Located in Alam Sutera (Greater Jakarta), BINUS Film’s commitment to real-world experience through internships, industry partnerships, Study Abroad, and Off-Campus Experience opportunities has produced award-winning student films that have gained recognition at international festivals. Our graduates continue to make their mark both locally and globally, including Hollywood. BINUS Film Program – Where creativity meets craftsmanship in the heart of Indonesian cinema.
Find us at Film Department, Binus University @Alam Sutera campus
Chung-Ang University Graduate School of Advanced Imaging Science, Multimedia & Film (GSAIM) stands as Korea’s premier interdisciplinary graduate program that bridges engineering technology and visual arts. Established in 1999 through the BK21 initiative, our school has pioneered the convergence of technical rationality and artistic creativity. Our graduate program encompasses diverse fields including Computer Graphics, Game Technology, Animation, Virtual Reality, Film Production, and Art & Technology, fostering creative professionals who master both cutting-edge technology and artistic expression. Students achieve remarkable international recognition across multiple domains, from Cannes Film Festival invitations and Berlin International Film Festival awards to breakthrough innovations in AI-driven content creation, metaverse technologies, and interactive media.
Tech Tales Youth 2 expands the digital rights movement through visual storytelling from Bangladesh and Malaysia. Building on two editions, EngageMedia—advocating for digital rights, social issue films, and open technology—engages young filmmakers as digital rights defenders.
Five films explore urgent challenges through diverse approaches. Bangladesh: “The Black Kite” examines the impact of internet shutdowns on disabled freelancers, “Whispers of the Ink” follows an artist navigating surveillance during unrest, and “Echoes of Exile” addresses online harassment affecting the trans community. Malaysia: “Hai Anis” explores online grooming of teenagers, and “Balang Terang” examines how disinformation fuels racial tensions.
These short films represent a distinctive approach that combines documentary, fiction, and experimental formats with impact-driven production. More than just portraying issues, they advocate for change, holding Big Tech accountable while providing resources for digital rights campaigns
Inaugurated in 2021, Eye Catcher is a platform based in Hong Kong to nurture and showcase emerging filmmakers and their creativity. We aim to encourage the spirit of self-producing, to provide a launching pad for new-generation filmmakers to step onto the international stage, and to explore the upcoming trend in filmmaking.
The exchange platform, Eye Catcher Global (ECG), aims to bring together the creative and production communities of the Asian and international independent filmmaking industry. It attempts to create an exclusive international platform for connection, exchange and collaboration so that independent filmmakers may go further for longer. Through a series of events, the ECG aspires to incubate and promote more independent films with unique visions, strong personal styles, and a wide variety of genres. It not only helps filmmakers obtain funding, awards and opportunities, but also introduces and facilitates the exchanges of experience and networks of international peers. The Eye Catcher Global 2025 starts in August, programmes include Eye Catcher Short Awards, Asian New Director Awards, and Industry Forums etc.
The Indonesian Film Festival (Festival Film Indonesia) stands as the highest accolade in the Indonesian film industry, serving as a benchmark for achievement, recognition, appreciation, and the promotion of Indonesian cinema. First held in 1955, the festival was initiated by two of the most influential figures in the nation’s cinematic history—Usmar Ismail and Djamaluddin Malik.
Since 1973, the festival has been held annually, though it experienced a hiatus from 1993 to 2003 due to a decline in the national film industry. In 2004, the Indonesian Film Festival was successfully revived, marking a new chapter in its history.
Organized by the Indonesian Film Festival Committee with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, the festival continues to celebrate the richness and diversity of the nation’s cinematic achievements. This year’s edition carries the theme “Puspawarna Sinema Indonesia”, highlighting the vibrant spectrum of voices, stories, and talents
SAE stands at the forefront of creative media education worldwide, shaping industry professionals since 1976. Now nearing its 50-year milestone, SAE has evolved into a global institution with 47 campuses across 23 countries, recognized as a premier destination for aspiring creative talents seeking world-class education and real-world readiness. In Indonesia, SAE offers a nationally accredited Bachelor of Applied Arts (D4) in Film & TV Production. Through a hands-on, project-based curriculum led by industry professionals and supported by professional-grade facilities, SAE equips students with the skills, mindset, and industry exposure needed to succeed in today’s dynamic creative economy. SAE Indonesia continues to serve as a bridge between international standards and local relevance, offering a platform where passion meets profession. With a strong network of industry partners, a practical learning environment and a reputation for producing job-ready graduates.
The Bachelor of Film Program at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara is the first in Indonesia to offer concentrations in both film and animation within the same study program. We believe in the power of storytelling, regardless of the medium. Supported by Kompas Gramedia, for nearly two decades, our program has helped students build strong reputations in the film and animation industries. Explore these thought-provoking thesis projects and creatively crafted assignments, and embark on a captivating journey through a diverse collection of short films from our talented students. Spanning fiction and non-fiction, these films showcase various techniques including live-action, 2D animation, 3D animation, and hybrid approaches. With recognition on digital platforms and accolades from national and international film festivals, these works highlight the dedication and talent of our students. Join us in fostering collaborations, IP development, and other exciting opportunities!
The Film Concentration at Universitas Pelita Harapan is part of the Visual Communication Design program. It focuses on the study and practice of filmmaking, equipping students with theoretical insight, technical skills, and artistic sensitivity. The curriculum includes film history, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, production, editing, and analysis. Students are encouraged to explore various genres and develop a personal creative voice. Learning is supported by hands-on projects, internships, and participation in film festivals. This helps students gain real-world experience and build a professional network. The concentration fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a strong work ethic, preparing students to contribute meaningfully to the creative industry, both in Indonesia and globally.
PASS HOLDER & INVITATION ONLY CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH
An intimate conversation with acclaimed editor and filmmaker Mary Stephen, known for her long-standing collaboration with French New Wave icon Éric Rohmer and her extensive work across Asia and Europe. This session offers insights into the creative process behind editing, cross-cultural storytelling, and working in independent cinema across continents.
A rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the most respected voices in the global film community.
Mary Stephen’s short films have been restored by the film restoration and conservation laboratory L’Immagine Ritrovata, based in Bologna, Italy. L’Immagine Ritrovata is dedicated to preserving the world’s film heritage, and this includes short films that may be historically or culturally significant, including these three short films directed by Mary Stephen.
LABYRINTHE [d][w] Mary Stephen // Canada / 1973 / experimental / 02:30
A reflection on culture shock. The film was made with classmates in 2nd year of university, this first short film’s theme of Culture Shock is what becomes the central topic of Mary’s works since then.
THE GREAT CANADIAN PUBERTY
[d][w] Mary Stephen // Canada / 1974 / Documentary / 20:00
A longer piece capturing a cross-country journey across Canada as a kind of initiation rite. Funded by a Canada Council grant, the film documents a new immigrant’s initiatory journey in her adopted country, now becoming a time capsule of the specific road culture of the 70s.
A VERY EASY DEATH [d][w] Mary Stephen // Canada / 1975 / Experimental / 07:30
A poignant film about the loss of a loved one. Going through the process of dealing with grief on the loss of the filmmaker’s mother, the film passes between emotions of sadness, nostalgia, shock and acceptance, using as starting point a super-8 film she made with her mother when in film school.
The restoration of this work is made possible by the generous support of M+, Hong Kong, 2024. M+ is Asia’s global museum of contemporary visual culture, dedicated to collecting, exhibiting, and
interpreting visual art, design, and architecture, moving image, and Hong Kong visual culture of the 20th and 21st centuries.
JADI FILMMAKER: MULAI DARI IDE CERITA, BELAJAR DARI APA SAJA
MTN IkonInspirasi adalah sesi khusus yang menghadirkan pelaku industri film dan seni untuk berbagi pengalaman serta wawasan kepada pelajar, mahasiswa, dan masyarakat umum. Dirancang untuk menumbuhkan minat terhadap dunia film, khususnya film pendek, sesi ini membuka ruang dialog antara generasi muda dan para profesional.
Diskusi akan berfokus pada peluang karier, proses kreatif, dan langkah awal untuk terlibat dalam industri film Indonesia. Dengan latar belakang dan pengalaman yang beragam, para narasumber
diharapkan mampu menginspirasi peserta untuk mulai menemukan ide dan mengolahnya menjadi karya yang bermakna.
Sesi ini merupakan bagian dari MTN Manajemen Talenta Nasional Seni Budaya (MTN Seni Budaya) sebuah program strategis nasional. Tujuan MTN Seni Budaya adalah menjaring, mengembangkan, dan mempromosikan talenta seni budaya Indonesia secara terstruktur dan berkelanjutan. MTN Seni Budaya menghubungkan talenta dengan berbagai peluang pengembangan kapasitas dan akses pasar, baik nasional maupun global.
BENG RAHADIAN
Indonesia
Lives in Jakarta as an illustration lecturer at the Jakarta Arts Institute in the Visual Communication Design Study Program. In addition to teaching, Beng founded the Indonesian Professional Illustrator Association called Garis, and a community called Jakarta Food Sketchers. Beng also accepts illustration jobs, drawing cartoons and making comics, his latest work is a comic entitled “Mencari Kopi Flores” which was published in June 2025. Beng’s activities can be seen on Instagram @bengrahadian.
AMAR HAIKAL
Indonesia
Amar Haikal is a film director from Jakarta, Indonesia. Studied film in Jakarta Institute of Arts, Amar has directed some short films including Bising (Chorus of The Wounded Birds), which won the National Competition in Minikino Film Week 9 and Anak Macan, receiving Momo Distribution Grant 2024 and is currently on distribution.
I MADE SUARBAWA
Indonesia
Made Birus, merupakan aktivis film pendek, penulis, produser, dan sutradara. Ia terlibat dalam berbagai proyek film dan berpengalaman sebagai mentor di berbagai lokakarya. Sejak tahun 2003, ia telah menjadi relawan Minikino. Ia juga merupakan penerima Australia Award scholarship ‘At The Forefront of Film: Screenwriting and Directing’.
Open Screen! Everyone can bring their own film and see it on the big screen, no curation, no selection process, just your work shared directly with an audience. We do have strict rules to keep the space respectful for everyone. Please follow the guidelines:
Again, pass holders only!
On-site registration only and will be open 30 minutes before the event starts.
Only for short films with a maximum duration of 20 minutes.
Films will be screened in order, from shortest to longest.
Only 1 (one) film per director/representative.
Director/ representatives must present their short film in person (3 minutes or less).
A digital copy of the film must be provided and ready to screen. Only films using H.264 standard video compression and 1080p HD resolution will be accepted. No DCP or ProRes.
Screen time is limited to 60 minutes. Shorter films are more likely to be screened.
Again, no selection.
Please be aware that the content at this event may be unpredictable and potentially inappropriate for minors.
INVITATION ONLY
CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH & BAHASA INDONESIA
Selected filmmakers from MFW11’s Official Selection, Indonesia Raja 2025, and Southeast Asian Network 2025 share their short film script drafts in a closed-door session. They receive honest, constructive feedback from professionals in the short film industry, giving them the opportunity to refine and strengthen their stories ahead of production.
GET READY TO BE ROASTED!
Whispers Behind Closed Door
SAW / Myanmar
Tentacles of Time
Giovanni Rustanto / Indonesia
Let the Waves Wash Away the Longing
I Made Denny Chrisna Putra / Indonesia
As short films from the Global South reach wider audiences, questions of power, consent, and context become more urgent. This session explores the ethics of circulation, from submission practices to audience context and the risks of misrepresentation, while affirming cultural confidence and encouraging filmmakers to draw intentionally from local perspectives.
ABOUT SHORT FILM CONFERENCE
Short Film Conference has been in existence since 1970 as a non-profit association and the only international organization seeking to unite the global short film community.
SFC’s activities range from organising industry events and the annual Short Film Conference to monitoring and researching the short film industry, informing its professionals & lobbying for the rights of short films and their creators.
The network consists of 100+ members representing over 40 countries from all over the globe. Institutions, distributors, festivals, film markets, media outlets, VOD platforms & agencies are welcome to join the network.
Short films are available on site, offline, and copy-protected. Film information, including professional contact details, will be accessible for further engagement when needed.
Registration for the Short Film Library is exclusive and by invitation only.
PASS HOLDER & INVITATION ONLY CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH
SHORTS UP 2025, powered by Purin Pictures and Minikino, nurtures fresh perspectives, champions fresh voices, promotes industry diversity, and contributes to the growth of Southeast Asia’s cinematic landscape. Through tailored mentorship and structured development, the program helps bring regional stories to global audiences.
This five-month script lab includes one-on-one mentorship, film discussions, and webinars, culminating in a series of presentations and activities during Minikino Film Week 11.
The Shorts Up x MTN Presentation at MFW11 is held with support from National Talent Management for Arts and Culture (Manajemen Talenta Nasional Seni Budaya/ MTN Seni Budaya), a national priority program designed to identify, nurture, and promote Indonesia’s artistic and cultural talents in a structured and sustainable manner. MTN Seni Budaya connects artists to capacity-building opportunities and market access—both nationally and globally.
Participating filmmakers currently developing their short film scripts in this program are:
Sesi ini membahas bagaimana sinema inklusif dapat menjadi sarana untuk menyuarakan isu hak asasi manusia, mendorong kesetaraan melalui aksesibilitas, dan menginspirasi langkah nyata maupun dampak jangka panjang, termasuk pada kebijakan publik.
Pembicara:
Ida Bagus Surya Manuaba, Hipnoterapis, Pengisi Suara Audio Description
Amin Shabana, Komisioner KPI (Komisi Penyiaran Indonesia) Pusat
Saffira Nusa Dewi, Koordinator Produksi Audio Description
This session explores the evolving landscape of Southeast Asian cinema, highlighting new opportunities for filmmakers. Bringing together voices from short filmmaking, film funds, and festivals, the discussion looks at how collaboration, funding, and curatorial networks are shaping a vibrant film ecosystem in the region. With practical insights and shared visions, this talk invites filmmakers to open doors, create connections, and strengthen the storytelling community in Southeast Asia.
SOUTHEAST ASIA NETWORKS
This year, the Southeast Asia Networks takes the place of the long-running S-Express program at Minikino Film Week. The S-Express Short Film Program Exchange remains active within this network, allowing flexibility for certain selections that may not meet the festival’s technical or regulatory requirements.
The Southeast Asia Networks also opens opportunities for countries in the region without an S-Express programmer to take part, fostering connections and engagement with Southeast Asia’s short film community through Minikino Film Week.
SEA NETWORKS BRUNEI
Through a mix of genres and perspectives, this collection of short films offers a glimpse into the creativity and concerns of Brunei’s young filmmakers.
DRAGON BROTHERS
[d] Aaqiil Ahmad / [w] Aaqiil Ahmad, Charlotte Lim
Brunei Darussalam / 2024 / Fiction / 08:41
Brunei’s 2024 Chinese New Year, two competitive brothers born in the Year of the Dragon clash humorously, dragging their families into a playful rivalry.
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THE FINAL CUT
[d][w] Natasya Rafie
Brunei Darussalam / 2024 / Experimental / 07:00
A carefully structured experimental short film illustrates three young and talented Bruneian creatives’ hardworking and struggling on an everyday base.
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A JOURNEY TO BRASOV
[d][w] Yong Liu
Brunei Darussalam / 2023 / Documentary / 08:57
A documentary about three UBD students visiting Brasov, Romania and teaming up with three Romanian peers from Transilvania University of Brasov to compete the Dracula Digital 2022 Final Competition.
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SÉANCE
[d][w] Aqil Hannan, Azhar Khir
Brunei Darussalam / 2023 / Fiction / 03:00
The award-winning smartphone-made short film tells a thrilling story of a 20-year-old man’s attempts to communicate with his deceased father.
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GELOMBANG IMPIAN
[d][w] Aaron yeo
Brunei Darussalam / 2023 / Fiction / 20:00
Explores interconnected stories of individuals from all walks of life.
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KAWAN RUNCIT (Convenience Friend)
[d][w] Cahaya
Brunei Darussalam / 2025 / Fiction / 15:43
When a friend faces an emergency, Mai is drawn into a journey that exposes the deep-seated hypocrisy of both religious and societal norms.
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APATHY
[d][w] Syahirah Suhairi
Brunei Darussalam / 2024 / Fiction / 04:00
A somber story about a young girl’s struggling between action and inaction in order to visually interpret the 16th SDG initiative – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
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SEA NETWORKS INDONESIA
Transformation: Set between imagined futures and familiar Indonesian realities, each story reveals a quiet struggle with identity, belonging, or the weight of expectations. This program invites us to sit with longing, defiance, and the hope of understanding, offering space for reflection rather than resolution.
KONTAPATI
[d] M. Raflie Maulana / [w] Magnis Putri Exela, M. Raflie Maulana, M. Ridwan
Indonesia / 2024 / Fiction / 14:52
In a world where humans only communicate telepathically, Nima encounters a black cat, putting her in questions about the world she lives in.
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[ig] @asalokafilms@mrm_2008
HOW TO BE A MAN
[d][w] William K
Indonesia / 2024 / Fiction / 15:00
In a swimming club, Farel tries to cover his abdominal hair by wearing a one-piece swimsuit. However, Brian discovers Farel’s secret and bullies him.
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[ig] @bloompictures_
NGGAK!!!
[d][w] Oktania Hamdani, Winner Wijaya
Indonesia / 2024 / Fiction / 06:00
A female character is playing an online game, and suddenly received a call from her mom.
Awards/Screenings: Official Selection Film Vertikal 2024 at MFW11
[ig] @winnerwijaya@taniasaturation
URIP MUNG MAMPIR NGOMBE
[d][w] Rizqullah Panggabean
Indonesia / 2025 / Fiction / 15:30
In a dark corner of the city, a young man is trapped in the nightly routine of his late father’s roadside food stall.
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[ig] @acahacahfilms
SAMU THE TERRIBLE AND HIS SIN
[d][w] Dhiwangkara Seta
Indonesia / 2023 / Fiction / 18:00
A lonesome marine student receives strength from the freshwater realm to seek revenge against his rivals.
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Awards/Screenings: MFW Best National Competition 2024
[ig] @qunfilms@dhiwankokoro@elizacheisa
PERFECTED GRAMMAR
[d][w] Andrea Suwito
Hungary, Portugal, Belgium, Indonesia / 2024 / Documentary / 10:52
A Daughter learns her Mother’s Indonesian roots through a language lesson, unraveling the Mother’s painful longing for home.
Awards/Screenings: MFW10 Best Documentary Short nominees (2024)
[ig] @watermelon.rabbit
SEA NETWORKS MALAYSIA
Five short films directed by five female Malaysian filmmakers. This program is also meant for the S-Express 2025 Malaysia, the South East Asia Programmers Networks and Exchange.
WASHHH
[d][w] Mickey Lai
Malaysia, Ireland / 2024 / Fiction / 23:10
Set in a Malaysian National Service Camp, a Chinese female trainee is commanded by the teacher to lead her multiracial female comrades to wash the stained sanitary pads in the middle of the night.
[ig] @mickeylai23
THE NEXT STOP (下一个路口)
[d][w] Cha Chun Chuan
Malaysia / 2024 / Fiction / 20:26
Jia En is heartbroken to see her grandmother’s health has worsened. Confused and hurt, she wonders why her mother kept it from her.
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JAMMED
[d][w] Dyan Dumpangol
Malaysia / 2024 / Fiction / 14:59
When two strangers cross paths at a late-night laundromat, a jammed dryer sparks an unexpected conversation.
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[ig] @jammedshortfilm
TOMORROW IS SPRING (வங்காலம் வசந்த காலம்)
[d][w] Krityishaa Karunagaran
Malaysia / 2024 / Fiction / 15:05
A woman who works as a school guard insinuates marriage with her boyfriend but ends up being insulted for her living conditions instead.
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PEACELAND
[d][w] Ekin Kee Charles
Malaysia / 2024 / Fiction / 11:31
Rena, Mina and Joni, fashionable besties in their 60s, hitchhike on an illegal truck to make a long journey from their distant village to town.
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BEING OHNMAR (ဥမ ာ)
[d][w] Sai Nyan Linn Sett
Myanmar / 2024 / Fiction / 19:00
After the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, 34-year-old Ohnmar plans to leave the country with her fiancé.
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INCARNATIONS OF LOVE, LOSS, AND TRIUMPH, 2023 (ချစ်ြခငး် ၊ ဆးံ ံးရြခငး် င ့် ေအာင် ငိ ြ် ခငး်တ၏ိ ့ ပံသ ဏ ာနမ် ျား)
[d][w] Maung Day
Myanmar / 2024 / Experimental / 09:00
This visual collage, composed of 23 film segments each of which runs for 23 seconds, is a poetic and narrative fragmentation of the filmmaker’s life in recent years.
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MOUTH OF THE SEA (ြမစ်ဝ)
[d][w] Kaung Myat Thu Kyaw
Myanmar / 2024 / Fiction / 19:00
Between two difference religions, between rules and love. The three humans create their own ailments.
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LET’S PARTY LIKE IT’S YESTERDAY (သ”ငယ်ချင်းေလးေယာက်)
[d][w] Hein Thway
Myanmar / 2024 / Fiction / 15:00
Four old friends, who rarely see each other, always reunite on one important day each year.
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SEA NETWORKS THAILAND
Decoding Thainess through the fresh voices interm of shorts by Thai promising filmmakers
CRAZY LOTUS (บัวบา้ )
[d][w] Naween Noppakun
Thailand / 2024 / Experimental / 15:00
Set in the fictional realm of Blank Clock, Crazy Lotus explores a society where individuals, equipped with Distant Heart Glasses, navigate infinite realities.
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THE BODY CRAVES IMPACT AS LOVE BURSTS (ร่างกายอยากปะทะ เพราะรกั มันปะทุ)
[d][w] Wattanapume Laisuwanchai
Thailand / 2024 / Experimental / 22:00
The story of a political prisoner who desires to reconnect with his lover through physical movement and acts of destruction.
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[ig] @wattanapume
MORLAM (หมอลำ)
[d] Tanaseth Tulyathan / [w] Hung Tran, Tanaseth Tulyathan, Thakoon Leesumpun
Thailand, Vietnam / 2024 / Fiction / 15:00
A blind child singer, thrust onto the streets of Bangkok, must sing to liberate himself from the gang that controls him.
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[ig] @tanasethtulyathan
NO EXORCISM FILM
[d][w] Komtouch Napattaloong
Thailand / 2024 / Experimental / 20:00
An intense audiovisual work composed of pixels, colours, and shadows that navigates through Thailand’s history and heritage in a search for meaning and resistance.
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[ig] @thisisdewkn
SEA NETWORKS VIETNAM
Suicide, moral questioning, and humanity are prominent themes in the program, showcasing new voices in Vietnamese cinema.
MEETING BY MISTAKE (Đã lâu không gặp)
[d][w] Nguyễn Lê Trung Hải
Vietnam / 2025 / Fiction / 17:21
When Tiên returns to announce her marriage, she fatefully encounters her ex-lover from a decade prior.
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[ig] @changtraikhonguiao
THE FLOWER THIEF (Kẻ trộm hoa)
[d][w] Phạm Anh Tuấn
Vietnam / 2024 / Fiction / 14:57
A thief steals a flower cart to escape. The reluctant flower vendor then encounters a series of customers who lead his life in a different direction.
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[ig] @mikkel6802
WITNESS (Việc nào ra việc nấy)
[d][w] Havupham
Vietnam / 2025 / Fiction / 19:50
Two robbers kidnap a witness and argue over what to do with him, with only six hours left before their heist is complete.
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[ig] @Havupham_
UNFINISHED BUILDING (Toà nhà dang dở)
[d] Vũ Hoàng Hiệp, Tuấn Lê / [w] Lê Thanh Hoàng, Vũ Hoàng Hiệp, Tuấn Lê
Vietnam / 2025 / Fiction / 22:54
While the boys are fighting for the attention of Ngân, the only one girl in the group, she seems to have her own plan.
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[ig] @vhoanghiep_@tuanle.photo
INVITATION ONLY
MFW11 PASS HOLDERS MAY JOIN AS OBSERVERS
CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH & BAHASA INDONESIA
Selected filmmakers from MFW11’s Official Selection, Indonesia Raja 2025, and Southeast Asian Network 2025 present their short films directly to an international panel of festival programmers. This in-person session offers a rare opportunity to receive thoughtful feedback and explore potential pathways for their films on the global festival circuit.
