OVERVIEW
The Minikino Hybrid Internship for Film Festival Writers, launched in 2021, is an educational programme designed to nurture emerging Indonesian writers within the short film ecosystem. Through direct engagement with Indonesian and international filmmakers, programmers, and industry professionals, participants gain insight into festival programming, film criticism, and industry dynamics.
Now entering its sixth edition, the 2026 programme begins online (15 April–4 September 2026), followed by an onsite immersion in Bali (6–19 September 2026) during Minikino Film Week 12 – Bali International Short Film Festival.
Following an open call, candidates undergo a competitive selection process including portfolio review, motivational assessment, and interviews. Four participants will be selected based on the strength of their writing, critical perspective, and commitment to contributing to the wider short film community.
TIMELINE
| ACTIVITY | START DATE | END DATE |
| Open Call only for Indonesian ID/Passport holders residing in Indonesia or overseas. |
3 March 2026 | 27 March 2026 13:00 WITA (UTC +8) |
| Online Activities
Includes weekly meetings and professional sharing sessions with national & international guest speakers, programming workshop, watching and discussing films, writing, consultations with mentors, |
15 April 2026 | 4 September 2026 |
| Minikino Film Week 12 International Short Film Festival (11-18 September 2025)
Attending MFW 12, including pre-event in-person meetings one week before the festival dates |
5 September 2026 | 19 September 2026 |
TO APPLY
- Selected participants must be 21-30 years old and have sufficient proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia
- Send your CV, Motivation Letter, and Writing Portfolio to education@minikino.org
- Make sure that your attachment is provided in an online file transfer service (Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer, etc)
- Only selected candidates will be invited for an online interview
- Early application is highly appreciated
- Results will be notified by 10 April 2026
Provisions for Selected Participants
- Transportation support up to Rp1.000.000,- to attend in-person activities in Bali during MFW11 (4–19 September 2026)
- Basic accommodation in Denpasar related to MFW11 (MASH Denpasar Artist Residency)
- Simple cooking facilities are available
- Food voucher during MFW12 attendance
- All other incidentals and personal expenses should be covered by the participants
- Selected participants are requested to get their own travel/health insurance
For inquiries, contact education@minikino.org
Discover our annual editions from previous years:
The program is initiated and organized by:
Minikino
Jalan Pulau Madura nomor 5, Denpasar-Bali, 80113, Indonesia
https://www.minikino.org
Supported by:
PT Kino Media Nusantara
Minikino Hybrid Internship for Film Festival Writers Partner:
MASH Denpasar | https://mashdenpasar.com/