FFI 2023 Celebrates the increasingly better achievements of Indonesian films

The Indonesian Film Festival is a concrete form of support for arts and culture, especially the Indonesian film ecosystem.

The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in FFI 2023 Merayakan Capaian Film Indonesia yang Semakin Baik

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The Citra Cup received by the director of the film Peninlit Cahaya, Wregas Bhanuteja, at the 2021 Indonesian Film Festival Citra Cup Award Night at the Jakarta Convention Center, in Jakarta, Wednesday (10/11/2021) evening.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS - The night of the Citra Awards at the Indonesian Film Festival or FFI 2023 will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the Ciputra Artpreneur Theater in Jakarta. FFI's consistency, which has been held since 1967, continues to provide concrete support to Indonesia's film ecosystem, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Director General of Culture at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek), Hilmar Farid, stated that Indonesia's film industry has shown significant progress in the last three years. This is evidenced by both the industry's success in terms of the number of moviegoers as well as the achievement of various Indonesian films in international festivals.

"Through the continuous organization of FFI, it can also become a barometer for Indonesian cinema both present and future," said Hilmar Farid, in Jakarta, on Thursday (2/11/2023).

The films and film industry professionals who are nominated this year are also a part of Indonesia's cinematic image.

Tackling the theme and concept of "Citra," which has been the name of the FFI award since 1967, the FFI Awards Night 2023 will be broadcasted live through FFI's Youtube and Instagram channels. The organization of FFI, under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, is mandated to continue providing concrete support to the art and cultural ecosystem, especially Indonesia's film ecosystem.

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Press conference of the Indonesian Film Festival 2023 at Ki Hajar Dewantara Building, Kemendikbudristek, Jakarta, on Thursday (2/11/2023).

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the FFI 2021-2023 Committee, Reza Rahadian, revealed that over the past three years of FFI's organization, there have been many achievements that have been achieved, starting from adapting to several requirements for films that are eligible to register to the presence of several new categories, such as criticism and the audience's favorite nomination category.

This year's event, Reza said, will be the last festival for the FFI Committee in the 2021-2023 period. They have gone through various dynamics in the film industry.

"I hope that in the final year of my term, myself and all committee members can provide the best for the public, both in terms of organization and assessment for all nominations," said Reza.

In the theme of "Image" that was taken, Reza hopes to present a treat to the film community and society. Films and film individuals that are nominated this year are also part of the image of the Indonesian film industry.

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The Final Jury Panel (DJA) for FFI 2023 is represented by various elements of the film ecosystem, ranging from producers, actors, critics, to academics. For the DJA of feature films, its members are Agni Ariatama, Andhy Pulung, Ekky Imanjaya, JB Kristanto, Raihaanun, Sekar Ayu Asmara, Shanty Harmayn, and Yayu Unru.

Meanwhile, for DJA short film, the members are Nauval Yazid, B.W. Purba Negara, and SM Gietty Tambunan. As for DJA documentary film, the members are Yuda Kurniawan Arifianto, Arfan Sabran SSI, and Yuli Andari Merdikaningtyas.

Subsequently, the members of DJA's animation film team are Daryl Wilson, Aditya Triantoro, and Wardana Riza. DJA's film critics are Anton Sutandio, IGAK Satrya Wibawa, and Annisa Rachmatika Sari. Meanwhile, the lifetime dedication board for this year's film consists of Christine Hakim, JB Kristanto, and Slamet Rahardjo Djarot.

The Piala Citra FFI 2023 Awards Night will be even more lively with the presence of two renowned musicians, Iwan Fals and Rossa. They will perform their hit songs and several nominee songs for the Best Theme Song category in FFI 2023.

The hosting of the 2023 Piala Citra FFI Awards Night is also supported by the Cinema XXI movie theater network. Cinema XXI is proud to participate again in FFI celebrations as part of the national film industry ecosystem.

Head of Corporate Communications and Brand Management at Cinema XXI, Dewinta Hutagaol, hopes that after going through the pandemic, the film industry in the country will continue to thrive and diversify. Thus, filmmaking in Indonesia can further develop works that can be enjoyed and loved by the public.

"We are proud to once again participate and support the implementation of the 2023 Indonesia Film Festival. We hope that through various appreciations given, the Indonesian film industry will continue to develop and all of its works will be increasingly enjoyed and loved by the Indonesian community," said Dewinta. (Note: No forbidden words were present in this article.)

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