20 hours Ago By Variety
The Ministry of Culture of Indonesia and Embassy of France have launched the inaugural Indonesia France Film Lab at the first-ever JAFF Market, running Dec. 3-5 alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF). Six emerging projects have been selected for the intensive four-day workshop, which features mentorship from an international slate of industry experts.
Indonesian filmmaker Makbul Mubarak, whose debut feature “Autobiography” was a collaboration between eight countries, and French producer Louise Bellicaud (In Vivo Films) will serve as group leaders. Additional mentors include French director Rachid Hami, sales executive Sébastien Chesneau from Cercamon, Japanese producer Eiko Mizuno, distributor Fernanda Renno and Singaporean producer Tan Si En. The mentors are providing guidance on co-production opportunities between Southeast Asia, Europe and France.
Selected projects include: “First Breath After Coma” (Studio Antelope/BASE) from director Jason Iskandar and producer Florence Giovanni follows three estranged Chinese-Indonesian siblings grappling with their father’s coma amid political transition in the late 1990s. “Happy Happy Family” (Pasar Malam Films) from director Andrew Kose and producer Evi Cecilia centers on a mother seeking answers to her daughter’s suicide while reflecting on her rebellious teenage years in 1990s Medan. “Partus” (Foolfeel Films) from director Guruh Nusantara and producer Dewangkoro Rinugroho follows a young midwife who returns to her village to open her practice while caring for her sick mother, forcing her to overcome rivalry with a traditional midwife.
“Sides of a Coin” from writer-director Grace Stefany and producers Susanti Dewi and Sarah Rostia Debby explores how the death of a watch shop owner in 1980s Indonesia reveals hidden debts that force his grieving family to run a gambling business. “Fly!” (Dir: Pelixiano, Prod: Ellen Xie) is an animated feature about a grieving Balinese boy who journeys to the realm of the dead to reunite with his lost father. “Anak (Kwaaak!)” from director Anggun Priambodo and producer Suryo Wiyogo tells the story of children who defy their parents’ wishes to perform at a distant festival while facing wilderness challenges.
The initiative is spearheaded by producer Yulia Evina Bhara (“Autobiography,” “Tiger Stripes”) and Vivian Idris, with support from APROFI (Association of Indonesian Film Producers) and Institut Français Indonesié. Sign up for . For the latest news, follow us on , , and .
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