The inaugural edition of Jakarta Film Week was held on 18 to 21 November 2021 by the Tourism and Creative Economy Department of

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as an effort to support the revival of film industry post the

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. The festival was held in-person and virtual around

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at the CGV Grand Indonesia,

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XXI, and Ashley Hotel, also through streaming service

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. Actress Shenina Cinnamon was appointed as the festival ambassador. The most prestigious award of the festival, Global Feature Award, was presented to French drama film ''

Petite Maman ''Petite Maman'' (''Little Mother'') is a 2021 French fantasy family drama film written and directed by Céline Sciamma. Starring twins Joséphine and Gabrielle Sanz with Stéphane Varupenne, Nina Meurisse, and Margo Abascal. The film follows a ...

'', directed by

Céline Sciamma Céline Sciamma (; born 12 November 1978) is a French screenwriter and film director. She wrote and directed '' Water Lilies'' (2007), '' Tomboy'' (2011), '' Girlhood'' (2014), '' Portrait of a Lady on Fire'' (2019), and '' Petite Maman'' (2021). ...

Juries

The following juries were named for the festival.

Global Feature Award

*Eric Sasono, film critic *

Garin Nugroho Garin Nugroho Riyanto (born 6 June 1961) is an Indonesian film director. Biography Nugroho was born in Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta on 6 June 1961. He was the fourth child of postal workers Soetjipto Amin and Mariah, who eventually ...

, film director *Edwin Nazir, film producer

Global Short Award

Carlo Francisco Manatad Carlo Francisco Manatad (born October 4, 1987) is a Filipino filmmaker and editor. He is one of the most prolific editors in the Philippines and has edited the films ''Ruined Heart'' (2014), '' A Gentle Night'' (2017), ''Balangiga'' (2017) and ...

, filmmaker and editor *Isma Savitri, journalist *Hikmat Darmawan, film critic

Direction Award

Yulia Evina Bhara Yulia Evina Bhara (born 1 July 1982) is an Indonesian film producer, film and theatre producer. She founded production company KawanKawan Media in 2016, which focuses on film production and international co-production. Career Bhara began her car ...

, film producer *

Teddy Soeriaatmadja Teddy Soeriaatmadja (born 7 February 1975) is an Indonesian film director. Born in Japan and educated in Britain, Soeriaatmadja made his film debut in 2000 with the short film ''Culik'' (''Kidnap''); it was followed five years later by ''Banyu B ...

, film director *Anthony Buncio, creative executive and film producer

Jakarta Film Fund Award

*Ismail Basbeth, film director *Andhika Permata, Head of Tourism and Creative Economy Department of Jakarta *Lulu Ratna, filmmaker and educator

Official selection

The official selection of the festival was announced during a press conference on 5 November 2021.

Opening and closing films

Global Feature – Competition

:Highlighted title and double-dagger () indicates Global Feature Award winner. :Highlighted title and dagger () indicates Global Feature Award Special Mention winner.

Global Feature – Non Competition

Awards

The following awards were presented at the festival: *Global Feature Award: ''

'' by

**Global Feature Special Mention: ''

Money Has Four Legs ''Money Has Four Legs'' (), is a 2020 Burmese comedy drama film. The film follows the journey of a young director who attempts to complete a feature film in Myanmar, and satirically depicts systemic issues in the country, including corruption an ...

'' by Maung Sun *Global Short Award: ''The Girls Are Alright'' by Gwai Lou **Global Short Special Mention: ''Diary of Cattle'' by David Darmadi dan Lidia Afrilita *Direction Award: ''Tale of Time'' by Agni Tirta **Direction Special Mention: ''Death Knot'' by Cornelio Sunny *Jakarta Film Fund Award: ''Ring Road'' by Andrew Kose **Jakarta Film Fund Special Mention: ''One Night in Chinatown'' by William Adiguna

References

External links

*{{Official website, jakartafilmweek.com Jakarta Film Week