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Indonesia’s JAFF Returns for 20th Edition, Expands Market Component
Indonesia's Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival will mark its 20th anniversary with an expanded edition and continue its market component.
The market’s inaugural 2024 edition proved a success, hosting 151 booths and attracting 6,723 participants including producers, distributors, investors and streaming platforms. The announcement comes as Indonesian cinema reaches new heights, with local films capturing 65% market share and total box office admissions surpassing 80 million in 2024. Filmmaker Anthony Chen, who served on the 2024 festival jury and attended the market, noted the region’s potential: “I have worked as a co-producer on several Indonesian films and have observed from afar the incredible energy emerging from this country.
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