MINIKINO FILM WEEK (MFW) Bali International Short Film Festival
Minikino Film Week, Bali’s International Short Film Festival, launched in 2015 as the third festival initiative by Minikino, the organization dedicated to short films since 2002.
Minikino Film Week offers a unique cinematic experience, bringing the magic of short film works directly to the heart of Bali’s local communities. The festival’s inclusive nature empowers its audience with a diverse selection of the world’s finest short films. With a commitment to rebuilding cinema culture in Bali and Indonesia, MFW creates opportunities for both locals and festival’s attendees to engage intimately with the island’s vibrant cultural landscape.
MFW SHORT FILM MARKET
Introduced to Minikino Film Week in 2019, the Short Film Market section cultivates global, national, and local connections to enrich economic value and foster collaboration among filmmakers and industry professionals. Through a diverse array of creative activities held during the festival, the Short Film Market provides valuable opportunities for networking and meaningful engagement within the short film community, all aimed at enhancing economic value within the industry.
MFW EDUCATION
MFW Education installed in 2024, is the latest addition to the Minikino Film Week festival. Dedicated to enriching the festival experience with a range of workshops and mentorship sessions, MFW Education aims to provide a fun and enriching learning experience throughout the festival, fostering innovation and creativity. Believing that education is the cornerstone of innovation, Minikino Film Week is committed to nurturing the next generation of talent in the short film ecosystem through its MFW Education program.
MFW Education collaborates with educators, local schools, as well as national and international institutions, to create a supportive and inspiring environment for learning and growth in the short film world.
Mission Statement Of Minikino Film Week
- Provide festival audiences with access to the finest and latest achievements in short films by filmmakers from Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and around the world.
- Stimulate social awareness by arranging open public screenings in rural areas.
- Encouraging awareness and critical thinking by encouraging after-screening Q&A and discussion.
- Creates a meeting place where filmmakers and audiences from around the world could meet and ignite creative discussion inspired by their works.
- Building up a global network among short filmmakers in Indonesia, South East Asia, and internationally.
- Encourage a vibrant cinema culture by inspiring communities to gather, watch films together on the big screen, and share their experiences.
- Foster the growth of Indonesia’s short film industry by building connections with international networks.