Central Java, a province that has a long history of art, rich in language, arts, architecture, and rooted in literature and tradition. The usage of its language has emphasized the richness of the culture. It is spoken not only by the Java people, but also in Suriname, New Caledonia, and several parts in Malaysia.
Entering the digital era, we hope Central Java International Film Festival (CJIFF) could popularize the Java culture and history to the world, as well as to exchange the art and culture through filmmaking.
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We are searching for film and documentaries about heroes and heroine, tradition, art, culture, literature, fable, ancient stories, ancient kingdoms, war, and touching films about humbleness, kindness, and inspirational films and documentaries. We hope to see excellent cinematography, exposing the beauty of filmmaking, but also trigger to watch unique and experimental ideas.
CJIFF welcomes all filmmakers, newcomer, and students to star in our festival and to make their hard-worked film shine.
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Central Java International Film Festival (CJIFF)
Awards Ceremony will be held and hosted one of the Nusantara kingdoms in Central Java, presented with style, in a one of a kind artistic way, and that is deep in spiritualism. Winning filmmakers will be overwhelmed with its traditional charm and warm greetings.
Kings and queens from Nusantara are invited. The Festival will also hold filmmaking workshop and selected screenings.
Winning filmmakers would also be pampered with the magnificent Borobudur, Prambanan Temple Compounds, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, and be thrilled with the dance of Ramayana while exchanging experience with other winning filmmakers.
Central Java International Film Festival will give awards for Overall Winner, the Platinum Star of Central Java Award, the Gold Star of Central Java Award, the Silver Star of Central Java Award, and special jury awards (if necessary). All accepted filmmakers are honored at the Awards Ceremony. During the Ceremony, the overall winner will receive an exquisite statue. All winning filmmakers are invited and will be granted winning sash, a token of appreciation, and well-framed certificates for their respective winning categories.
Winners who can't attend the ceremony will only receive laurels.
The festival will also be featuring screenings, film-making workshops, and a special meet-and-greet with the king.