The Two-Decade Celebration of JAFF20 Is Closing
The eight-day journey of Asian cinema in Yogyakarta came to a close on 6 December 2025, marking the culmination of…
SUKA DUKA TAWA: An Epilogue from JAFF20
Comedy Buddy (original title: Suka Duka Tawa) — dir. Aco Tenriyagelli, 2025 was selected as the closing film of JAFF20,…
Restoring Usmar Ismail’s Girls Dormitory
Imagine sitting in a cinema in 2025, yet watching a film from 1958 in striking clarity—an experience that feels both…
Kokuho: A Portrait of Cultural Dedication
The sixth day of the 20th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF20) was marked by one of the most eagerly awaited…
JAFF20 Is More Than Just Films: A Lively Lineup of Off-Screen Activities
JAFF20 isn’t only about cinematic experiences. All around the festival grounds, there’s plenty happening to round out the experience; from…
Cinema Experience After Midnight with JAFF20’s Nocturnal Program
On its sixth day, JAFF20 once again presented Nocturnal, a special late-night program that begins at midnight and is dedicated…
White Shoes & The Couples Company at JAFF20: Where Music Finds the Screen
On the seventh day of JAFF20, a quietly striking scene unfolded. As the night grew late and several screening rooms…
Intimate Currents: Asian Short Films Reflecting Life at JAFF20
On its seventh day, the 20th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF20) continued to spotlight the Light of Asia competition, a…
Closing the Curtains of JAFF20: Final Day Highlights and a Look Back at Its 20-Year Journey
As JAFF20 enters its final day, the eighth day of the festival continues to bring stories that touch the most…
Two Decades of JAFF: Nurturing Indonesian Cinema Through the Eyes of Women Filmmakers
Over the past two decades, the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) has grown far beyond the role of a film…