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]
| Opening film | Ranah 3 Warna by Guntur Soeharjanto |
|---|---|
| Closing film | Whether the Weather Is Fine by Carlo Francisco Manatad |
| Location | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Awards | Global Feature Award: Petite Maman by Céline Sciamma |
| Festival date | 18–21 November 2021 |
| Website | jakartafilmweek |
The most prestigious award of the festival, Global Feature Award, was presented to French drama film Petite Maman, directed by Céline Sciamma.[4]
Juries
editThe following juries were named for the festival.
Global Feature Award
edit- Eric Sasono, film critic
- Garin Nugroho, film director
- Edwin Nazir, film producer
Global Short Award
edit- Carlo Francisco Manatad, filmmaker and editor
- Isma Savitri, journalist
- Hikmat Darmawan, film critic
Direction Award
edit- Yulia Evina Bhara, film producer
- Teddy Soeriaatmadja, film director
- Anthony Buncio, creative executive and film producer
Jakarta Film Fund Award
edit- Ismail Basbeth, film director
- Andhika Permata, Head of Tourism and Creative Economy Department of Jakarta
- Lulu Ratna, filmmaker and educator
Official selection
editThe official selection of the festival was announced during a press conference on 5 November 2021.[5][6]
Opening and closing films
edit| 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
edit| English title | Original title | Director(s) | Production countrie(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbarian Invasion | 野蛮人入侵 | Tan Chui Mui | Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong |
| Black Box | Boîte noire | Yann Gozlan | France |
| Death Knot | Tali Mati | Cornelio Sunny | Indonesia |
| Just Mom | Ibu | Jeihan Angga | Indonesia |
| Kadet 1947 | Rahabi Mandra, Aldo Swastia | Indonesia | |
| Me and the Cult Leader | AGANAI 地下鉄サリン事件と私 | Atsushi Sakahara | Japan |
| Money Has Four Legs† | ခြေလေးချောင်း | Maung Sun | Myanmar |
| Nussa | Bonny Wirasmono | Indonesia | |
| Petite Maman‡ | Céline Sciamma | France | |
| Tale of Time | Dari Hal Waktu | Agni Tirta | Indonesia |
| Yowis Ben 3 | Fajar Nugros, Bayu Skak | Indonesia | |
- 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
edit| 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
editThe following awards were presented at the festival:[7]
- Global Feature Award: Petite Maman by Céline Sciamma
- Global Feature Special Mention: Money Has Four Legs by Maung Sun
- 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
edit- ^ 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.