Indonesia's JAFF Film Market Heats Up with New Collaborations and Projects

The Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) Market, after a successful inaugural year, has solidified its position as a vital platform for the Indonesian film industry and broader Asian cinematic collaboration. Initially an experiment, the market's overwhelming response confirmed its necessity for industry stakeholders to converge, share insights, conduct business, and expand dialogue on the future of film. For its second edition, JAFF Market, held from November 29 to December 1 at the Jogja Expo Center in Yogyakarta, secured Amar Bank as a sponsor, enabling improved infrastructure and maintaining the characteristic warmth of the Indonesian film community.
JAFF Market distinguishes itself by not competing with established regional platforms like Busan's Asian Project Market or Hong Kong's FilMart. Instead, it fosters partnerships with organizations such as Busan's ACFM, Adelaide Film Festival, Tokyo's TIFFCOM, Korea's KOFIC, and Malaysia's FINAS, aiming to build bridges and complement existing initiatives. As a
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