Indonesia’s JAFF Returns for 20th Edition, Expands Market Component
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Indonesia’s Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) will mark its 20th anniversary with an expanded edition running Nov.
29-Dec. 6, in Yogyakarta. The festival will continue its JAFF Market component for a second year, running Nov. 29-Dec. 1. The market’s inaugural 2024 edition proved a success, hosting 151 booths and attracting 6,723 participants including producers, distributors, investors and streaming platforms.
The main festival drew 24,462 visitors across its eight-day run. “There are two key moments that make JAFF especially significant this year: the celebration of the festival’s 20th edition and the continuation of JAFF Market’s second edition following its remarkable success in its inaugural year.
We will seize these moments to further strengthen JAFF’s position in supporting the culture and film industry in Indonesia. We are preparing a grand celebration to mark the festival’s 20-year journey, while this year’s JAFF Market will provide even more space for exhibitors and international film industry players,” said Ifa Isfansyah, festival director of JAFF and chair of JAFF Market.
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