‘Becoming Human’ Wins Top Prize at Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival

Polen Ly’s “Becoming Human” has claimed the Golden Hanoman, the top prize at the Jogja-Netpac Asian…

Netflix Deepens Southeast Asia Commitment With JAFF Partnership

Netflix is ramping up its investment in Southeast Asian storytelling with a comprehensive slate of industry…

Indonesia’s Garin Nugroho Elevated to Higher Rank in France Arts Honor

Acclaimed Indonesian filmmaker Garin Nugroho has been elevated to the rank of Officier dans l’Ordre des…

Eddie Cahyono’s ‘My Mother’ Explores Migrant Worker Crisis

Eddie Cahyono, whose 2014 drama “Siti” won the Piala Citra for best film at the Indonesian…

Luhki Herwanayogi’s ‘Our Son’ Explores Unconventional Family at JAFF

Luhki Herwanayogi, whose short film “On Friday Noon” screened at Locarno Film Festival Open Doors in…

Observational Doc ‘Aluk’ Traces Seven Years With Indonesian Family

Chris C.F’s observational documentary “Aluk,” which follows three generations of a family in Tana Toraja, Indonesia…

Time-Travel Drama ‘To My Dearest, My Dear’ Lands at JAFF Market

Netanya Yemima, whose short film “The Most Handsome Fish on Earth” premiered at the 20th Jogja-Netpac…

Praveen Morchhale on ‘White Snow,’ Kashmir and Film Censorship

Praveen Morchhale‘s latest feature “White Snow” follows a mother’s arduous trek through Kashmir’s Himalayan peaks to…

Ismail Basbeth’s ‘My Own Last Supper’ Commences Indonesia Shoot

Matta Cinema Production and Ruang Basbeth Bercerita have commenced principal photography on “My Own Last Supper,”…

‘World of Love’ Lands French Distribution Deal With The Jokers Films

The Jokers Films has acquired French distribution rights to Barunson E&A’s “The World of Love,” the…