‘Queen of Malacca’ Cast Unveiled at JAFF Market as Angga Dwimas Sasongko Showcases High-Concept Action Vision

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.

Lilly Wachowski, co-director of the iconic 1999 film 'The Matrix,' addressed recent right-wing interpretations of her work during an appearance on the 'So True with Caleb Hearon' podcast. She expressed that she remains unfazed by these misinterpretations and emphasized the importance of separating oneself from their creations after release.

Southeast Asian film industry veterans Leonard Lai from Singapore and Hang Trinh from Vietnam have launched a $3 million investment venture named Triple Green CineCapital (TGC) at the JAFF Market, coinciding with the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. The initiative aims to finance and produce commercially-driven films tailored for the rapidly expanding Southeast Asian market.

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.

Oliver Laxe, the director of the film 'Sirat', has expressed a strong interest in exploring the Amazon rainforest for his next project. He highlighted the significance of the region's ceremonies, rituals, and medicinal practices as key elements he wishes to delve into, as reported by Variety.

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.