The Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) is an annual film festival held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The festival has partnered with the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) since its inaugural edition in 2006. It aims to introduce Asian cinema to a wider audience and provides a space for arts, culture, and tourism.
Like & Share is a 2022 drama film written and directed by Gina S. Noer. The film stars Aurora Ribero and Arawinda Kirana.
The 16th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival was held on 27 November to 4 December 2021 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The festival returned to be held offline at the Empire XXI, after a year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. The festival partnered with streaming service KlikFilm for online screenings.
13 Bombs in Jakarta is an Indonesian espionage action film released in 2023, directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko. The film, produced by Visinema Pictures, stars Chicco Kurniawan, Ardhito Pramono, and Lutesha. It premiered in Indonesian cinemas on December 28, 2023 and in Malaysia on February 1, 2024.
The Exiles is a 2022 Indonesian documentary film directed, co-written and produced by Lola Amaria in her feature documentary directorial debut.
Falling In Love Like In Movies is a 2023 Indonesian romantic comedy film directed and written by Yandy Laurens. It stars Ringgo Agus Rahman, Nirina Zubir, Alex Abbad, Sheila Dara Aisha, Dion Wiyoko, and Julie Estelle.
Harlot's Prayer is a 2023 Indonesian drama film directed by Hanung Bramantyo from a screenplay by Ifan Ismail, based on the 2003 novel Tuhan Izinkan Aku Menjadi Pelacur! by Muhiddin M. Dahlan. It stars Aghniny Haque as Kiran. It had its world premiere at the 2023 Jakarta Film Week on 27 October 2023 and was released in Indonesian theatres on 22 May 2024.
Monster is a 2023 thriller film directed by Rako Prijanto from a screenplay written by Alim Sudio. The film features no dialogue and stars Anantya Kirana and Sulthan Hamonangan. It is a remake of the 2020 horror thriller film The Boy Behind the Door.
Samsara is a 2024 silent romantic drama film directed by Garin Nugroho. It stars Ario Bayu and Juliet Widyasari Burnett. The film is presented with live music. It had its world premiere on 10 May 2024 at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore.
Kadet 1947 is a 2021 biographical war film directed and written by Rahabi Mandra and Aldo Swastia. The film was inspired by the first air raid mission of the Indonesian Air Force carried out by cadets on Dutch defense bases in Semarang, Salatiga, and Ambarawa on 29 July 1947 during the police actions.
Yandy Laurens is an Indonesian filmmaker. In 2018, he made his feature directorial debut with Cemara's Family. In 2023, he directed his second feature film, Falling In Love Like In Movies, which won seven Citra Awards including Best Picture.
The 19th annual Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival was held from 30 November to 7 December 2024 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. A total of 180 films from 25 Asia–Pacific countries were screened during the festival. The festival opened with Garin Nugroho's silent film Samsara and closed with the world premiere of Yandy Laurens' A Brother and 7 Siblings. This year marks the inaugural edition of JAFF Market, an initiative aimed at reshaping the Indonesian film industry by fostering networking and collaboration among various sectors.
All We Need Is Time is a 2024 drama film directed and written by Teddy Soeriaatmadja. The film stars Bima Azriel, Lukman Sardi, Sha Ine Febriyanti, and Tissa Biani.
Love Unlike in K-Dramas is a 2024 romantic drama film directed and written by Meira Anastasia in her directorial debut. The film stars Lutesha, Ganindra Bimo, and Jerome Kurnia.
The 13th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival was held from 27 November to 4 December 2018 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. A total of 137 films from 27 countries were screened during the festival. Drama film The Man from the Sea opened the festival and it closed with Sri Lankan anthology film Her. Him. The Other. The festival's most prestigious award was presented to drama film 27 Steps of May.
The 12th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival was held from 1 to 8 December 2017 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. A total of 114 films from 24 countries were screened during the festival. Garin Nugroho's Nyai opened the festival and it closed with Kirsten Tan's drama film Pop Aye. The year's edition included a new competition section called Indonesian Screen Awards which honored the achievement of Indonesian feature films.
The Indonesian Screen Awards is a competitive section held during the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. The section honors achievements in Indonesian cinema across six categories, Best Film, Best Directing, Best Performance, Best Editing, and Best Storytelling. Short films were also part of the competition during the inaugural edition in 2017.
Orpa is a 2022 drama film directed and written by Theo Rumansara in his directorial debut. The film stars Orsilla Murib, Arnold Kobogau, Michael Kho, and Otiana Murib. It had its world premiere at the 17th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on 27 November 2022. It received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival for Kobogau.
Backstage is a 2021 musical drama film directed by Guntur Soeharjanto, from a screenplay written by Vera Varidia, Robert Ronny, Monty Tiwa, and Titien Wattimena. It stars real life sisters Vanesha Prescilla and Sissy Priscillia.
Lola Amaria is an Indonesian actress, director, model, and film producer. She rose to prominence for participating in 1997 Wajah Femina, a modelling competition held by women's magazine Femina.
