The opening of this year’s festival will be marked with a collaboration between IFFNY and Jakarta Film Week. Dubbed as Jakarta Film Night at IFFestNY, this event is proudly supported by Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Office.
Included in the short film series by Jakarta Film Fund :
Alif Wants A Girl, Yuli Wants A Ride (2023)
Comedy, 11 min. ; Indonesian with English subtitle
Yuli loves a Chad like Alif. But Alif’s motorcycle is seized on their date. Another handsome man appears. She asks Alif to get some cilok so she can flirt with the man. To her disappointment, it turns out the man already has a partner. On her way home, she sees Alif patiently waiting for her while holding the cilok she ordered.
Craving (2023)
Comedy, 21 min. ; Indonesian with English subtitle
Lately, Abdul looks fatigued because his wife, Lela, is on pregnancy cravings. She only wants Betawi food. Expecting a son, Lela is excited because she already has two daughters. Her parents said if the pregnancy craving is not fulfilled, her son will look silly. This is where Abdul’s perseverance is put to the test because of Lela’s unusual pregnancy cravings.
Happy Wednesday (2023)
Drama, 21 min. ; Indonesian with English subtitle
Having been away from home for two years, Mr. Heru decided to go to Jakarta for business and visit his son, Danang. Danang always tells his father he is a successful man. A mistake happens. Mr. Heru found out his son is not successful yet. On that Wednesday, their trip brings them an unprecedented adventure that changes everything.
About Jakarta Film Week
The Jakarta Film Week, first held in 2021, is a testament to the existence and resurgence of the film industry during the global pandemic. The Jakarta Film Week reflects the Jakarta Tourism and Culture Office’s continuous efforts and commitment to advance and develop domestic and international film industries. Filmmakers and film audiences in Indonesia have embraced this international festival with enthusiasm.
Every year, Jakarta Film Week gave a platform for films from many countries around the world, encompassing feature-length and short films. Amidst the splendor of this festival, some exceptional works were selected and presented with prestigious awards. No less than hundred of thousands viewers participated, both virtually and in person, in a diverse array of programs ranging from the Road to Jakarta Film Week, Jakarta Film Fund, Film Screenings, Masterclasses, Talks, and Community events to the Jakarta Film Week Award Night.
Jakarta Film Week is also committed to providing innovation and opportunities for filmmakers to continue growing by introducing new programs through collaborations with other international film festivals.
Find out more about Jakarta Film Week at : www.jakartafilmweek.com
Jakarta Film Night at IFFestNY
Wednesday August 21, 5:30 PM
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
*Invitation for Opening Day included when you purchase Festival Pass or Day Pass
