JAFF Teams With Asian Film Awards Academy for Hong Kong Cinema Showcase

Indonesia's cinema market is facing significant volatility in 2025, with fluctuating box office numbers despite notable successes, as discussed by industry leaders at the JAFF Market panel. Filmmaker Angga Dwimas Sasongko highlighted the challenges and opportunities for sustainable growth in the industry.

Indonesia’s Mandela Pictures and Desert Bloom Pictures from Korea have announced a partnership to develop four films, revealed at the JAFF Market in Yogyakarta. This collaboration aims to connect the Indonesian, Korean, and Hollywood film markets, leveraging Desert Bloom's success in Korean cinema alongside Mandela's regional expertise.

Kanya Iwana, an Indonesian multidisciplinary artist, has made her feature directorial debut with 'Ibu,' selected for the JAFF Future Project. The film explores generational trauma among three women in Yogyakarta, reflecting on inherited identity and cultural legacies in Indonesia. This co-production with the U.S. is part of a curated selection of ten titles at the festival.

Triple Green CineCapital has launched a new film investment venture at the JAFF Market in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, aiming to raise $3 million by 2029 to finance commercial features for Southeast Asian audiences. The venture is spearheaded by producer Leonard Lai from Singapore and Vietnam's Hang Trinh.

Jakarta Vice Governor Rano Karno outlined a vision to transform Jakarta into a global filmmaking hub during a panel at the JAFF Market in Yogyakarta, emphasizing the need for a coordinated effort to make the city more film-friendly ahead of its 500th anniversary in 2027.

The second edition of the JAFF Market commenced in Yogyakarta, featuring a traditional Hanoman dance performance, as market director Linda Gozali highlighted a pivotal year for the platform's growth. This event aims to enhance Indonesia's film ecosystem and increase international visibility for local filmmakers.

France and Indonesia are enhancing their cultural partnership with the return of the France-Indonesia Film Lab for its second edition at the JAFF Market, highlighting the importance of cinema in their strategic relations. Ambassador Fabien Penone emphasized that culture is central to this partnership, showcasing a commitment to storytelling and collaboration.

Indonesian production company Forka Films has announced a production consortium for Kamila Andini’s upcoming feature film 'Four Seasons in Java,' which is set to release in 2026. The announcement was made during the JAFF Market 2025 held in Yogyakarta, where the cast, including Putri Marino, Arya Saloka, Christine Hakim, and Hana Pitrashata Malasan, was introduced alongside first-look footage.