ALTERNATIVA FILM FESTIVAL
Festival guests will have the opportunity to attend free screenings and participate in impact discussions, engaging audiences in dialogue about the nominated films and the significant social topics they address.
FREE SCREENINGS,IMPACT DISCUSSIONS & industry days
The Alternativa Film Awards celebrate films that excel artistically while addressing important social and cultural topics. We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of people and local communities. We believe that cinema can change the world and inspire individuals to make meaningful contributions to their communities.
FREE SCREENINGS
& IMPACT DISCUSSIONS
- 25films
- 14Discussions
An international jury of seven influential figures in global cinema and social impact will judge the selected films. Winners will receive monetary prizes to support an impact campaign or further development of their filmmaking skills. The total prize fund is $100,000, with $20,000 each awarded in the four full-length categories, and $10,000 each for the two winners in the Shorts Award category.
Empire XXI Cinema Yogyakarta
Jl. Urip Sumoharjo No.104, Klitren, Kec.
Gondokusuman, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah
Istimewa Yogyakarta
Schedule
- 17:00 - 18:30
Bird of a Different Feather
Mikka Bannada Hakki
Manohara K
India
18:30 - 19:20
Discussion after Screening.
Online registration is sold out, but limited tickets are available on-site! Come 30 minutes before the screening.
- 20:00 - 21:35
Saba
Saba
Maksud HossainBangladesh
21:35 - 22:30
Discussion after Screening.
Online registration is sold out, but limited tickets are available on-site! Come 30 minutes before the screening.
- 14:30 - 15:50
Grand Me
Atiye Zare ArandiIran
15:50 - 16:40
Discussion after Screening.
- 17:00 - 18:30
The Gift
Белек
Dalmira TilepbergenKyrgyzstan
18:50 - 19:30
Discussion after Screening.
- 20:00 - 21:40
The Adamant Girl
Kottukkaali
PS VinothrajIndia
21:40 - 22:30
Discussion after Screening.
- 14:30 - 16:15
Women from Rote Island
Perempuan Berkelamin Darah
Jeremias NyangoenIndonesia
16:15 - 17:00
Discussion after Screening.
Online registration is closed, but limited tickets are available on-site! Come 30 minutes before the screening. - 17:20 - 18:15
Madina
Мадина
Aizhan KassymbekKazakhstan
18:15 - 19:00
Discussion after Screening.
- 20:00 - 21:50
Pierce
刺心切骨
Nelicia LowSingapore
No Discussion after Screening
- 17:00 - 18:50
After the Snowmelt
Xue Shui Xiao Rong De Ji Jie
Yi-Shan LoTaiwan
18:50 - 19:30
Discussion after Screening.
- 19:50 - 21:30
Breaking the Cycle
Aekaphong Saransate, Thanakrit DuangmaneepornThailand
21:50 - 22:30
Discussion after Screening
Online registration is closed, but limited tickets are available on-site! Come 30 minutes before the screening.
- 14:30 - 16:25
Shorts. Program 1
#teen, Lester Cristal (Philippines)
Peaceland, Ekin Kee Charles (Malaysia)Homecoming, Nyi Rai (Myanmar)
Withering Tree & Dying Ashes, Wei Ting Tan (Singapore)
Samu The Terrible and His Sin, Dhiwangkara Seta Rachmat (Indonesia)
A Cleaning Service, Duy Anh Nguyen (Vietnam)
16:25 - 17:05
Discussion after Screening.
Online registration is closed, but limited tickets are available on-site! Come 30 minutes before the screening.
- 17:30 - 19:10
Shorts. Program 2
WAShhh, Mickey Lai (Malaysia)
My Wonderful Life, Calleen Koh (Singapore)
Cross My Heart and Hope To Die, Sam Manacsa (Philippines)
Accidentally Intentional, Kevin Rahardjo (Indonesia)
Dear Daughter, Hsu Pan Naing (Myanmar)
Maybe Someday, Praditha Blifa (Indonesia)19:10 - 19:50
Discussion after Screening.
Online registration is closed, but limited tickets are available on-site! Come 30 minutes before the screening.
Schedule
- 22 November
Bird of a Different Feather
Mikka Bannada Hakki
Time of screening17:00 - 18:30Discussion18:30 - 19:20Discussion after Screening.
Online registration is sold out, but limited tickets are available on-site! Come 30 minutes before the screening.
Manohara K
India
- 22 November
Saba
Saba
Time of screening20:00 - 21:35Discussion21:35 - 22:30Discussion after Screening.
Online registration is sold out, but limited tickets are available on-site! Come 30 minutes before the screening.
Maksud HossainBangladesh
- 23 November
Grand Me
Time of screening14:30 - 15:50Discussion15:50 - 16:40Discussion after Screening.
Atiye Zare ArandiIran
- 23 November
The Gift
Белек
Time of screening17:00 - 18:30Discussion18:50 - 19:30Discussion after Screening.
Dalmira TilepbergenKyrgyzstan
- 23 November
The Adamant Girl
Kottukkaali
Time of screening20:00 - 21:40Discussion21:40 - 22:30Discussion after Screening.
PS VinothrajIndia
- 24 November
Women from Rote Island
Perempuan Berkelamin Darah
Time of screening14:30 - 16:15Discussion16:15 - 17:00Discussion after Screening.
Online registration is closed, but limited tickets are available on-site! Come 30 minutes before the screening.Jeremias NyangoenIndonesia
- 24 November
Madina
Мадина
Time of screening17:20 - 18:15Discussion18:15 - 19:00Discussion after Screening.
Aizhan KassymbekKazakhstan
- 24 November
Pierce
刺心切骨
Time of screening20:00 - 21:50No Discussion after Screening
Nelicia LowSingapore
- 25 November
After the Snowmelt
Xue Shui Xiao Rong De Ji Jie
Time of screening17:00 - 18:50Discussion18:50 - 19:30Discussion after Screening.
Yi-Shan LoTaiwan
- 25 November
Breaking the Cycle
Time of screening19:50 - 21:30Discussion21:50 - 22:30Discussion after Screening
Online registration is closed, but limited tickets are available on-site! Come 30 minutes before the screening.Aekaphong Saransate, Thanakrit DuangmaneepornThailand
- 26 November
Shorts. Program 1
Time of screening14:30 - 16:25Discussion16:25 - 17:05Discussion after Screening.
Online registration is closed, but limited tickets are available on-site! Come 30 minutes before the screening.
#teen, Lester Cristal (Philippines)
Peaceland, Ekin Kee Charles (Malaysia)Homecoming, Nyi Rai (Myanmar)
Withering Tree & Dying Ashes, Wei Ting Tan (Singapore)
Samu The Terrible and His Sin, Dhiwangkara Seta Rachmat (Indonesia)
A Cleaning Service, Duy Anh Nguyen (Vietnam)
- 26 November
Shorts. Program 2
Time of screening17:30 - 19:10Discussion19:10 - 19:50Discussion after Screening.
Online registration is closed, but limited tickets are available on-site! Come 30 minutes before the screening.WAShhh, Mickey Lai (Malaysia)
My Wonderful Life, Calleen Koh (Singapore)
Cross My Heart and Hope To Die, Sam Manacsa (Philippines)
Accidentally Intentional, Kevin Rahardjo (Indonesia)
Dear Daughter, Hsu Pan Naing (Myanmar)
Maybe Someday, Praditha Blifa (Indonesia)
- 27 November
Devi
Time of screening17:00 - 18:20Discussion18:20 - 19:10Discussion after Screening.
Subina Shrestha
Nepal
- 27 November
Cu Li Never Cries
Cu Li Không Bao Giờ Khóc
Time of screening20:00 - 21:35Discussion21:35 - 22:20Discussion after Screening.
Pham Ngoc Lan
Vietnam
Industry days
Transformative 3-day professional program, designed to empower Southeast Asian filmmakers through knowledge, inspiration, and networking. The program offers case studies of impactful films from the region and around the world, providing practical insights into successful impact campaigns. Engaging panel discussions and presentations from international experts and organizations will offer valuable guidance on fundraising, production, and distribution, while our carefully curated networking sessions will create space for participants to connect and collaborate.
ARTOTEL Bianti
Jl. Urip Sumoharjo No.37, Klitren, Kec. Gondokusuman, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Schedule
Schedule
- 27 November
SEA Cinema on the Global Stage: Public Talk
Time of screening10:00 - 11:00Nominated filmmakers from Southeast Asia explore the region’s cinema surge and international impact, co-hosted with JAFF.
- 27 November
Impact Cinema: Case Study Session #1
Time of screening11:15 - 12:30A showcase of impact strategies with Q&A featuring Steffi Niederzoll, director of “Seven Winters in Tehran”, and Carol Misorelli, director at Taturana, an impact-focused film organization.
- 27 November
Impact Producer: Building a Field
Time of screening13:45 - 15:00Impact producers Mandy Marahimin, Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala, and Carol Misorelli delve into the inner workings of their profession. Moderator: Anna Gudkova, head of Alternativa Film Labs.
- 27 November
Showcasing “Movies that Matter” and Human Rights Film Network
Time of screening15:15 - 16:15Margje De Koning, artistic director of “Movies that Matter”, presents the festival and the Human Rights Film Network, a project that connects human rights festivals worldwide
- 28 November
Impact Cinema: Case Study Session #2
Time of screening10:30 - 12:45A showcase of impact strategies with Q&A featuring Suryani Liauw (“Boarding School”), Sofia Setyorini ("Homebound"), Mariia Shcherbakova (“Bride Kidnapping”) and Santiago Maza Stern (“State of Silence”)
- 28 November
Presentations of Alternativa Film Labs
Time of screening13:45 - 14:45Head of Alternativa Labs Anna Gudkova, tutor Margje De Koning, and participant Katerina Suvorova discuss what Alternativa offers local producers and filmmakers. Moderated by Gugi Gumilang (InDocs)
- 28 November
How to Distribute Your Film for Maximum Impact
Time of screening15:00 - 16:00Martin Horyna (Czech Republic), Carol Misorelli (Brazil), Yuda Dilianzia (Indonesia), Kim Spencer (USA) discuss strategies of securing maximum reach and impact. Moderated by Margje De Koning.
- 28 November
Raising Funds for Films with Impact
Time of screening16:15 - 17:15No film can be made without investment. Speakers discuss various strategies for securing funding for films aimed at creating meaningful impact. Speakers: Santiago Maza Stern (Mexico), Darmawan Triwibowo (Indonesia), Baby Ruth Villarama (Philippines)
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