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Focus on Celebes Island

Since 2023, the Community Forum JAFF has consistently provided an inclusive space for community filmmakers through its “Focus On Nusantara” screening program. This program serves as a dedicated showcase to introduce the dynamics and expressions of filmmakers across the archipelago. In 2025, the focus is on Sulawesi with “Focus On Celebes Island”. CF JAFF offers a platform for Sulawesi filmmakers to present their audiovisual works to the audience during the main JAFF20 event, acting as a profound introduction to the island’s culture and social issues.

A Long Day

Saifullah Mechta | 9 minutes | 2017 | Indonesia | Drama | Indonesian | 13+

Bakera

Renith Aprionys Linggupa | 15 minutes | 2018 | Indonesia | Drama | Manado, Indonesian | SU

Tole

Marcel Palilingan | 5 minutes | 2021 | Indonesia | Drama | Manado

Tolelembunga

Eldiansyah Latief | 16 minutes | 2023 | Indonesia | Animation | Indonesian

Torompio

Eoudia Tomina | 11 minutes | 2024 | Indonesia | Drama  | Pamona, Indonesian

Layar Arisan!

Driven by the goal of fostering an inclusive, safe, and transparent space for film appreciation, this program is designed for participants of CF JAFF. They are provided a platform to screen their works, ranging from final films, trailers, drafts, to production decks. The initiative acts as a healthy forum for exchanging ideas, providing critique, suggestion, and appreciation for the showcased work.

Schedule: Sender Coffee Demangan | Sunday, 30 November 2025 | 19:00

Bolo Semesta: KARTU AS

Film from Film Student

Bolo Semesta: KARTU AS (Senang Mengenal Sinema & Cerita: KARya TUgas Akhir Sinema) is a monthly full moon program from the JAFF Community Forum, collaborating with Bolo Space since 2025. This program showcases final student film projects from non-local university students in Yogyakarta, offering a space for appreciation and experience exchange about being a student in this city. This year, KARTU AS is featured in the JAFF #20 event series to present the unique experiences, concerns, and cinematic ideas developed by these students.

8X8

Ananda Afta Firstiarko | 13 minutes | 2024 | Indonesia | Drama | ndonesian/Javanese | 13+

Ikan Mas Tur Dedari

Adhistya Sedana | 15 minutes | 2025 | Country| Genre | Language | Sub | AgeRating

Motion

Bernardito Lambang | Monday, 1 December 2025 | 19.00 | Main Stage Empire XXI

The House That Bled

Adzin Hibban | 10 minutes | 2023 | Indonesia | Horror, Experimental | Indonesia/English | 17+

The Swamplings

Haikkal Arista | 8 minutes | 2023 | Indonesia | Cartoon Adventure | English/Bahasa Indonesia | 13+