In the spirit of Indonesian diaspora community, IFFNY proudly present our first collaboration with PERMIAS NYC, an Indonesian Student association.
The segment will include selections of short films from award winning Indonesian filmmakers and New York based Indonesian filmmakers.
The short film series screening will be accompanied with talk segment from New York a based filmmaker and a film critics.
Filmmaker vs. Critics Showdown
Filmmakers – ever felt annoyed by a bad review? Film critics – have you ever seen a film so bad, not only do you want to walk out of the screening but you also want to fight the director? Audiences – have you ever wondered what it’s like for a filmmaker and a film critic to fight? We have it all at the IFFest NY Cinema Showdown, where (small time) film critic Patricia Kusumaningtyas will face (small time) filmmaker Lerryant Krisdy neck-to-neck in this cinephile battle of the century. Lerry and Patricia will trade punches in themes relating to filmmaking, the film criticism ecosystem, and the state of Indonesian cinema. Audiences will be invited to cheer on (ask questions and discuss) these themes. If you want to learn more about the state of the Indonesian film industry, or just want to watch these guys work it out on the remix, this panel is for you!
Patricia Kusumaningtyas is an Indonesian writer based in Brooklyn, NY. Her film criticism has been published in Our Home in the Dark, Arisan, ACV CineVue, and others. They have covered and worked numerous film festivals, including as an official correspondent for the 2022 Asian American International Film Festival, admin for the Athena Film Festival, and independent coverage of Seattle International Film Festival. Her criticism centers on the historical materialism of film narrative and her interests lie in Southeast Asian cinema, documentary film, and third cinema. Their favorite film directors are Apichatpong Weerasethakul, John Cassavetes, and Agnès Varda. She is also a poet, playwright, music writer, and tech worker.
Lerryant Krisdy is an Indonesian filmmaker and graphic designer based in New York City. His debut short film, “Forget The Bomb In The Backyard, We’re Fine!” (2020), was commissioned by the European Union for their Europe On Screen film festival. Lerryant’s films delve into the absurdity of life with a unique blend of humor and humanity. His storytelling often explores deep friendships and personal lives against dynamic backdrops, showcasing a playful yet profound narrative style
Permias x IFFNY :
Short Film Series and Filmmaker vs. Critics Showdown
Friday, August 23 at 5:30 PM
SVA Theatre
333 W 23rd ST, New York, NY 10011
