''Maya Awards'' ( id, Piala Maya) is an annual Indonesian film awards initiated in 2012 by Indonesian online film enthusiasts who were active on
Twitter
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. It follows the concept of similar awards, with nominations and awards given to each year's best local productions.
The first annual Maya Awards was held on December 15, 2012 in
Jakarta. It has been cited by local media outlets as the "Indonesian
Golden Globe
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" with the annual
Citra Awards of Indonesian Film Festival being the Indonesian equivalent of
Academy Awards
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.
The nominations and winners of the awards are selected by a panel of judges consisting of Indonesian film critics and filmmakers, including
directors,
actors, and
actresses.
The festival was founded by local film critic Hafiz Husni.
Categories
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Best Feature Film
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Best Director
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Best Actor in a Leading Role
Best or The Best may refer to:
People
* Best (surname), people with the surname Best
* Best (footballer, born 1968), retired Portuguese footballer
Companies and organizations
* Best & Co., an 1879–1971 clothing chain
* Best Lock Corporation ...
*
Best Actress in a Leading Role
*
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Best Actor in a Supporting Role may refer to:
* AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
* BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
* Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male
* Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a S ...
*
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
* Best Young Performer
* Best New Performer (2012)
** Best New Actor (''since 2013'')
** Best New Actress (''since 2013'')
* Best Screenplay (2012)
** Best Original Screenplay (''since 2013'')
** Best Adapted Screenplay (''since 2013'')
* Best Cinematography
* Best Costume Design
* Best Makeup & Hairstyling
* Best Sound Design
* Best Art Direction
* Best Film Score
* Best Editing
* Best Special Effects
* Best Poster Design
* Best Theme Song
* Best Documentary
* Best Short Film
* Best Short Animated Film
* Best Omnibus Film (2012)
* Best Segment in an Omnibus (''2013-present'')
** Best Actor in an Omnibus
** Best Actress in an Omnibus
* Best Regional Film
* Best Film Critic
Ceremonies
References
External links
Official Website
{{Maya Awards
Recurring events established in 2012
Indonesian film awards