Inaugural edition of film festival
The inaugural edition of Jakarta Film Week was held on 18 to 21 November 2021 by the Tourism and Creative Economy Department of Jakarta as an effort to support the revival of film industry post the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia .[ 1] The festival was held in-person and virtual around Central Jakarta at the CGV Grand Indonesia , Metropole XXI , and Ashley Hotel, also through streaming service Vidio .[ 2] Actress Shenina Cinnamon was appointed as the festival ambassador.[ 3]
The most prestigious award of the festival, Global Feature Award, was presented to French drama film Petite Maman , directed by Céline Sciamma .[ 4]
Juries
The following juries were named for the festival.
Global Feature Award
Eric Sasono, film critic
Garin Nugroho , film director
Edwin Nazir, film producer
Global Short Award
Direction Award
Jakarta Film Fund Award
Ismail Basbeth, film director
Andhika Permata, Head of Tourism and Creative Economy Department of Jakarta
Lulu Ratna, filmmaker and educator
Official selection
The official selection of the festival was announced during a press conference on 5 November 2021.[ 5] [ 6]
Opening and closing films
English title
Original title
Director(s)
Production countrie(s)
Ranah 3 Warna (opening film)
Guntur Soeharjanto
Indonesia
Whether the Weather Is Fine (closing film)
Kun Maupay Man It Panahon
Carlo Francisco Manatad
Philippines, Indonesia, France, Germany, Singapore, Qatar
Global Feature – Competition
Highlighted title and double-dagger (‡) indicates Global Feature Award winner.
Highlighted title and dagger (†) indicates Global Feature Award Special Mention winner.
Global Feature – Non Competition
English title
Original title
Director(s)
Production countrie(s)
12x12 Untitled
बारह X बारह
Gaurav Madan
India
Aline
Valérie Lemercier
France, Canada
Bete's Love
Cinta Bete
Roy Lolang
Indonesia
Everyday is a Lullaby
Putrama Tuta
Indonesia
Luzzu
Alex Camilleri
Malta
Mang Jose
Raynier Brizuela
Philippines
Marapu, Fire & Ritual
Andrew Campbell
Indonesia
Recalled
내일의 기억
Seo Yoo-min
South Korea
Shankar's Fairies
Irfana Majumdar
India
Souad
سعاد
Ayten Amin
Egypt, Germany, Tunisia
The Tales of Black Saint
I racconti del Santo Nero
Ludovica Fales
Italy
Trees Under the Sun
Veyilmarangal
Bijukumar Damodaran
India
You and I
Fanny Chotimah
Indonesia
Zero
精神0
Kazuhiro Soda
Japan, United States
Awards
The following awards were presented at the festival:[ 7]
Global Feature Award: Petite Maman by Céline Sciamma
Global Short Award: The Girls Are Alright by Gwai Lou
Global Short Special Mention: Diary of Cattle by David Darmadi dan Lidia Afrilita
Direction Award: Tale of Time by Agni Tirta
Direction Special Mention: Death Knot by Cornelio Sunny
Jakarta Film Fund Award: Ring Road by Andrew Kose
Jakarta Film Fund Special Mention: One Night in Chinatown by William Adiguna
References
^ Nurhaliza, Suci (25 August 2021). Putri, Maria Rosari Dwi (ed.). "Dukung industri film, Disparekraf DKI inisiasi Jakarta Film Week" [Supporting the film industry, Tourism and Creative Economy Department of Jakarta initiates Jakarta Film Week]. Antara . Retrieved 30 October 2023 .
^ Saputra, Dany Dwi (26 November 2021). "Jakarta Film Week 2021, Tanda Geliat Sinema Indonesia" [Jakarta Film Week 2021, the signs of growth in Indonesian cinema]. Info Screening . Retrieved 30 October 2023 .
^ Farouk, Yazir (19 November 2021). Ismail (ed.). "Shenina Cinnamon Bangga Jadi Duta Jakarta Film Week 2021" [Shenina Cinnamon is proud to be 2021 Jakarta Film Week festival ambassador]. Suara . Retrieved 30 October 2023 .
^ Aprilianto, Muhammad Bimo (24 November 2021). "Resmi Berakhir, Ini Daftar Pemenang Kompetisi Jakarta Film Week 2021" [Officially concluded, here is the list of winners of the 2021 Jakarta Film Week]. IDN Times . Retrieved 30 October 2023 .
^ Ulfa, Maria (22 September 2021). "Jakarta Film Week 18-21 November 2021: Daftar Film dan Narasumber" [Jakarta Film Week: 18–21 November 2021, a list of films and speakers]. Tirto . Retrieved 30 October 2023 .
^ Fadhilah, Umi Nur (5 November 2021). "Bangkitkan Minat ke Bioskop Melalui Jakarta Film Week" [Reviving the interest going to cinemas through Jakarta Film Week]. Republika . Retrieved 30 October 2023 .
^ "Festival Bertaraf Internasional, Jakarta Film Week 2021 Sukses Digelar Selama 4 Hari" [International-scale festival, Jakarta Film Week 2021 successfully held for four days]. KapanLagi . 8 December 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2023 .
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