Netflix Expands Indonesian Film Training Program at JAFF
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Netflix is building on its 2023 Series Pitch Lab success by conducting the Reel Life Film Camp in partnership with the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF).
The initiative, backed by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, marks an expansion into Indonesia following its earlier run in Thailand.
The program selected 75 participants from over 600 applicants across Indonesia for online training in various film industry roles, including production assistance, accounting, post-production, sound design, special effects, and acting.
Among these, 24 participants advanced to in-person sessions in Yogyakarta from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2 during JAFF, followed by networking opportunities at the JAFF Market‘s Talent Day. “The goal of Reel Life Film Camp is to drive the development of high-quality talent in the Indonesian film industry,” said Ruben Hattari, Netflix’s director of public policy for Southeast Asia.
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