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 the 20th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film…
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, marking both a farewell to…
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 unfamiliar and deeply nostalgic. This…
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 Japanese screenings of this year’s…
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 interactive booths and live music…
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 to films that are bold,…
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 at Empire XXI Yogyakarta began…
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 platform where Asian filmmakers distill…
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 intimate corners of human experience—from…
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 festival. It has become a…
JAFF20 x Lab Laba-Laba: A Shared Vision for Film Archive
In line with JAFF’s ongoing commitment to initiating archival work, the 20th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF20) collaborated with Lab Laba Laba to present two…
Consent as Craft: Redefining Professional Practice in Intimate Scenes
In an industry still largely dominated by men, women in film deserve the right to create and grow in an environment that is safe, respectful,…
Ikatan Darah and the Future of Indonesian Action Film
After its World Premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, United States, Ikatan Darah (Sidharta Tata, 2025) made its Indonesian premiere at JAFF20. The screening drew…
Three Stories on Memory and Resistance at JAFF20
Cinema possesses a unique ability to freeze time; becoming a silent witness to personal grief, human tragedy, and the struggle to protect ancestral lands. On…
Soundies: Where Music Meets Audiovisual at JAFF20
This year, JAFF introduces a brand-new program, Soundies, a special screening program that highlights music videos and various audio-visual forms born from the world of…
LA Indie Movie Meet Up Rekindles the Spirit of Emerging Filmmakers at JAFF
On the seventh day of the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF), the festival presented a special screening program featuring five short films created by filmmakers…
WHAT’S ON DAY 7: From Chinese Mythology to Cikini
The 20th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) continues to present a selection lineup of curated programs that will expand the cinematic experience for lovers of…
Exploring the Complexities of Women’s Perspectives Through Worn Out, Girl’s Dormitory, and Renoir
On its fifth day, JAFF20 presented a lineup of films centered on female characters, including Worn Out (Judheg) (Misya Latief, 2025), competing in the Indonesian…
Dismantling Stigmas, Building Systems: A Call for Safe Spaces from Kamila Andini and Hannah Al-Rashid
On the fifth day of JAFF20, the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) program welcomed filmmaker Kamila Andini and actor-activist Hannah Al-Rashid, one of the founders of…
What They Say About JAFF20
In this special filmmakers interview edition, four Indonesian directors share their reflections on their connection with the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF), a festival that,…
An Actor Who Can’t Act: Ernest Prakasa’s Bold Premise Ignites the World Premiere of Lupa Daratan at JAFF20
On the fourth day of JAFF20, the Indonesian Film Showcase presented the world premiere of Lost In The Spotlight (Lupa Daratan), the latest film by…
Creativity Within Constraints: JAFF20 Highlights the Long-Term Potential of Short Films
On its fourth day, JAFF20 spotlighted several highlights on short films, which hold an essential place in the film industry. Short films, with their inherently…
Celebrating Asia’s Cinematic Diversity Through Body, Tradition, Restoration, and Action
As JAFF20 enters Day 6, today’s program highlights celebrate Asia’s cinematic diversity through themes of the body, tradition, restoration, and action. Two Indonesian films —…
Indonesia’s Highest-Grossing Comedy IP, AGAK LAEN, Returns with Bold and Exploratory Humor
Following the success of their debut feature, Agak Laen (Muhadkly Acho, 2024), the Agak Laen troupe is back on the big screen with their second…
The Colorful Stories and Genres of Light of Asia, a Competition Program for Short Films at JAFF20
On its fourth day, JAFF20 presented a selection of short films lineup in the Light of Asia 3 competition program, where the selected works will…
JAFF20 Emerges as the Hub of Asian Innovation Through Netflix Creative Asia Showcase
The 20th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) marked a significant milestone yesterday (2/12) as the Ballroom of Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta transformed into a hub of…
WHAT’S ON DAY 5: Conversations on Safe Spaces for Women, Presenting Two Distinct Genres from Hong Kong, and Highlighting Works from Celebes Island
As JAFF20 enters its fifth day, the festival continues to offer a diverse range of programs that not only celebrate Asian cinema but also open…
Vidio Presents Pertaruhan: The Series 3 Premiere at JAFF20, More Emotional Yet Action-Packed
On the third day of the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) ke-20, Vidio presented the premiere of Pertaruhan The Series 3. Directors Fajar Martha Santosa…
Three Stories, Three Voices, One Solid Narrative at JAFF 2025
Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF), the largest and longest-running Asian film festival in Indonesia, returns this year with a remarkable lineup of 227 films from…
Masterclass with Ann Hui: When Cinema Mirrors Real Life
In its 20th edition, JAFF once again collaborates with the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) to present Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation. One of this…
Exploring and Reflecting on Reza Rahadian’s Two Decades of Career
The year 2025 marks a dual milestone: twenty years of JAFF and twenty years of Reza Rahadian’s journey in Indonesian cinema. Over the past two…
Love Chaos Kin: An Intimate and Fiercely Honest Take on Adoption, Identity, and Class
It seems that conversations around child adoption will always circle back to an unending dilemma. Adoption isn’t simply about providing a home; it also comes…
WHAT’S ON DAY 4: From Award-Winning Films, Saudi Arabian Cinema, the Transformation of Indonesian Cinema, to Celebrating 20 Years of Reza Rahadian at JAFF20
Entering its fourth day, the JAFF 20 program continues to showcase the richness of perspectives and the evolving dynamics of the film ecosystem in Asia…
A Look at Reza Rahadian’s Directorial Debut Pangku (On Your Lap) at JAFF20
On the second day of the festival, the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) screened Pangku (On Your Lap), the directorial debut of Reza Rahadian and…
Nurturing Memory, Celebrating Growth: Two Important Books for JAFF’s 20th Anniversary
The two-decade journey of the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) is not only about film screenings, but also about sustaining an ecosystem, a community, and…
JAFF 2025 Sneak Peek of Four Seasons in Java (Empat Musim Pertiwi) and Kamila Andini’s Courage in Confronting Wounds
During the most awaited sneak-peek program on the second day of JAFF 2025, renowned Indonesian female director Kamila Andini revealed Four Seasons in Java to…
JAFF Kids Creates a Safe Learning Space for Children Through Cinema
The Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) 2025 brings back one of its most beloved family programs. Carrying the spirit of transformation and nurturing the life…
WHAT’S ON DAY 3: Learning from Masterclass with Ann Hui & Discovering Outstanding Asia–Pacific Films Across Genres
JAFF20 rolls into its Day 3 with a rich lineup of screening and non-screening programs that promise an ever-widening look at Asian cinema. Here’s what…
Archive Manifesto of the 20th Anniversary of JAFF
Today marks JAFF’s twentieth year as a film festival, yet our celebration comes with a reminder: our memories are fragile. Despite Indonesia’s growth in cinema,…
Two Decades of JAFF Celebration Have Officially BegunThrough Its Archive Manifesto, JAFF Calls for a National Strategy for Film Archiving
The 20th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) officially opened on Saturday, 29 November 2025 at the Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK) UGM in Yogyakarta. Marking…
WHAT’S ON DAY 2: From JAFF Kids, Award-Winning Animation, to the Sneak Peek of Four Seasons in Java
Get ready for a lively second day of JAFF20. Fresh stories, energetic screenings, and exciting non-screening programs available for you to enjoy. Here are some…
JAFF20 “TRANSFIGURATION”: Celebrating Two Decades of Indonesia’s Largest Asian Film Festival
The Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) returns for its 20th edition, running from 29 November to 6 December 2025, showcasing 227 titles from 43 countries.…
JAFF20 “TRANSFIGURATION”: Unveiling JAFF20 Official Artwork by Artists Muklay & Wulang Sunu
Celebrating its 20th edition, the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) embraces the theme "TRANSFIGURATION." This concept is brought to life visually through a special collaboration…