Indonesia Inquiry

For the film lovers out there, here are some resources to get you started for all things related to Indonesia and film.  Feel free to add suggestions in the comments box below. Thank you / terima kasih!

Background for cinema in Indonesia:

• Historical timeline: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_of_Indonesia
• IMDB’s list of most popular films with country of origin – Indonesia: http://www.imdb.com/country/id
• Indonesian Local Film Festivals: http://www.fipresci.org/undercurrent/issue_0609/ratna_indonesian.htm
• List of international film festivals that may screen Indonesian films: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_film_festivals (check each link for the latest schedules and offerings)
• Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia: http://www.budpar.go.id/budpar/asp/index.asp
• Resource portal for research, reviews, databases, photos, interviews, etc.  related to Indonesian films: http://www.rumahfilm.org (in Bahasa Indonesia)
• Social justice and environmental videos from the Asia Pacific – Indonesia: http://www.engagemedia.org/taxonomy/countries/ID

Jakarta International Film Festival, JiFFest (Indonesia):

• One of the biggest film festivals in Southeast Asia
• Started in 1999
• Held annually in Jakarta, Java, Indonesia
• Combination of free screenings and admission fees for special features (FYI…ticket sales go fast!)
• Includes additional events like speaker panels, awards, workshops, and art exhibits
• Websites: http://www.jiffest.org (though not up-to-date, it is still informative) and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakarta_International_Film_Festival

Indonesian International Fantastic Film Festival (Indonesia):

• Special genre festival of international Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Anime movies
• Started in 2007
• Held annually in Jakarta and Bandung, Java, Indonesia
• Website: http://www.inafff.com/ (different pages in English and Bahasa Indonesia)

Festival Film Indonesia or Indonesian Film Festival (Indonesia):

• Started in 1955
• Held intermittently in earlier historical periods; held annually since 2004 in Jakarta, Java, Indonesia
• Sponsors Citra Award (national film industry award) for competition winner
• Does not appear to have public screenings (???)
• Click here for a list of the 2011 Indonesian films vying for the Citra Award

Indonesian Film Festival (Australia):

• Popular film festival focusing on Indonesian films
• Started in 2006
• Held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Combination of film screenings, awards, educational programs, and social gatherings
• Various ticket sales types/options
• Website: http://www.indonesianfilmfestival.com.au