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Yogyakarta / NOVEMBER 22-27 FREE SCREENINGS & IMPACT DISCUSSIONS

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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.  

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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

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

Date
Time of screening
Title
Discussion
22 November
  • 17:00 - 18:30

    Bird of a Different Feather

    Mikka Bannada Hakki

    poster

    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

    poster
    Maksud Hossain

    Bangladesh

    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.

23 November
  • 14:30 - 15:50

    Grand Me

    poster
    Atiye Zare Arandi

    Iran

    15:50 - 16:40

    Discussion after Screening.

  • 17:00 - 18:30

    The Gift

    Белек

    poster
    Dalmira Tilepbergen

    Kyrgyzstan

    18:50 - 19:30

    Discussion after Screening. 

  • 20:00 - 21:40

    The Adamant Girl

    Kottukkaali

    poster
    PS Vinothraj

    India

    21:40 - 22:30

    Discussion after Screening. 

24 November
  • 14:30 - 16:15

    Women from Rote Island

    Perempuan Berkelamin Darah

    poster
    Jeremias Nyangoen

    Indonesia

    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

    poster
    Aizhan Kassymbek

    Kazakhstan

    18:15 - 19:00

    Discussion after Screening.


  • 20:00 - 21:50

    Pierce

    刺心切骨

    poster
    Nelicia Low

    Singapore

    No Discussion after Screening

25 November
  • 17:00 - 18:50

    After the Snowmelt

    Xue Shui Xiao Rong De Ji Jie

    poster
    Yi-Shan Lo

    Taiwan

    18:50 - 19:30

    Discussion after Screening. 

  • 19:50 - 21:30

    Breaking the Cycle

    poster
    Aekaphong Saransate, Thanakrit Duangmaneeporn

    Thailand

    21:50 - 22:30

    Discussion after Screening

    Online registration is closed, but limited tickets are available on-site! Come 30 minutes before the screening.

26 November
  • 14:30 - 16:25

    Shorts. Program 1

    poster

    #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

    poster

    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.


27 November
  • 17:00 - 18:20

    Devi

    poster

    Subina Shrestha

    Nepal

    18:20 - 19:10

    Discussion after Screening. 


  • 20:00 - 21:35

    Cu Li Never Cries

    Cu Li Không Bao Giờ Khóc

    poster

    Pham Ngoc Lan

    Vietnam

    21:35 - 22:20

    Discussion after Screening. 


Schedule

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

Date
Time of screening
Title
Info
27 November
  • 10:00 - 11:00

    SEA Cinema on the Global Stage: Public Talk

    Nominated filmmakers from Southeast Asia explore the region’s cinema surge and international impact, co-hosted with JAFF.

  • 11:15 - 12:30

    Impact Cinema: Case Study Session #1

    A 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.

  • 13:45 - 15:00

    Impact Producer: Building a Field

    Impact 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.

  • 15:15 - 16:15

    Showcasing “Movies that Matter” and Human Rights Film Network

    Margje 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
  • 10:30 - 12:45

    Impact Cinema: Case Study Session #2

    A 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”)

  • 13:45 - 14:45

    Presentations of Alternativa Film Labs

    Head 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)

  • 15:00 - 16:00

    How to Distribute Your Film for Maximum Impact

    Martin 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.

  • 16:15 - 17:15

    Raising Funds for Films with Impact

    No 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)

Schedule

    • 27 November

      SEA Cinema on the Global Stage: Public Talk

      Time of screening10:00 - 11:00

      Nominated 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 - 12:30

      A 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 - 15:00

      Impact 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 - 16:15

      Margje 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 - 12:45

      A 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 - 14:45

      Head 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 - 16:00

      Martin 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 - 17:15

      No 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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