The Layar Lokal Film Festival (LLoFF) is an annual short film festival in Indonesia focused on the development, appreciation, and strengthening of the local film ecosystem. Initiated by the Sidoarjo Filmmakers Association (ASFIS) under the auspices of the Delta Citra Sinema Foundation, the festival has evolved from a regional appreciation space into a national-scale platform that bridges the works of independent filmmakers with the general public, while also bringing together various creative sectors such as art, culture, and tourism.

Theme & Spirit of the 7th Edition
Now in its seventh year, the Layar Lokal Film Festival stands as a symbol of the consistency and resilience of local creators in keeping the flame of cinema alive. This year’s festival focuses on “New Voices,” providing a larger platform for authentic voices from various regions across Indonesia and fostering collaboration across disciplines and cultures.

Festival Highlights
The 7th Layar Lokal Film Festival has organized its lineup into several featured programs:

Film Screenings & Competition:
- Layar Nusantara: A national competition category for the best short fiction films from across Indonesia.
- Layar Delta: A special showcase and competition for talented filmmakers from the East Java region.
- Layar Wani: A competition and appreciation space dedicated specifically to sparking the creativity of student filmmakers (the younger generation).
- Non-Competition & Exhibition: Screenings of specially curated films selected by curators, including exclusive works from regional and international collaborators.

Discussion & Educational Sessions: Talkshows, filmmaking workshops, and Q&A sessions with directors, producers, and professional film practitioners to share knowledge and strengthen the community network.

Hope and Impact
The 7th Layar Lokal Film Festival is committed to being more than just a venue for film screenings; it aims to be a vibrant public space. The festival is expected to spark the emergence of new talent in the Indonesian film industry, strengthen the position of community cinema as a pillar of culture, and drive the local creative economy in a sustainable manner.

“Let’s celebrate our stories, because local cinema is the face of our nation’s identity—one that never ceases to shine.”

Awards & Prizes

- The Golden Mud Award is presented to the best short film from East Java in the Layar Delta Program;
- The Golden Indonesian Short Award is presented to the best Indonesian short film in the Layar Nusantara Program;
- The Asian Perspective Award is presented to the best Asian film in the Layar Asia Program;
- The Best Director and Best Screenplay Awards are presented to films entered in the competition program in any category (Layar Delta/ Layar Nusantara/ Layar Asia);
- The Special Audience Choice Award is presented to all films screened at the festival without exception.

Rules & Terms

1. Layar Lokal Film Festival is organized by Yayasan Delta Citra Sinema.
2. The festival organizes non-competitive and Competition sections,
The selection committee decides which sections a movie can participate in.
3. Registration is open from September 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.
4. We accept short fiction films (Not Documentaries), in HD format. We do NOT screen movies in DCP, DVD, or Blu-ray formats.
5. We only accept Films released in 2024 to 2026.
6. Fill out the online registration form through our website; be sure to submit the Registration Form, Preview Copies (we strongly encourage film submission to provide Online Safe Screening) of the following films and materials for the film catalog, website, and promotion;
i. Synopsis
ii. Cast and Crew List
iii. Technical Information (screening format, running time, sound, screen ratio, speed, language, subtitles)
iv. List of Dialogs in Indonesian (if any)
v. Director's biography and filmography. (half page)
vi. Director's photograph - high quality
vii. 1 - 3 high quality still photos from the movie
viii. Festivals/Awards/Exhibitions - complete updated list
ix. Production Company/Sales Company/Contact
x. Director's statement and/or Curator's comments (if applicable)
xi. Press Kit/review (if available)
xii. Movie website and link to movie trailer.

7. Must include Indonesian/English subtitles in the movie/hardsub (if movie is in local language)
8. The festival is responsible for the cost of sending prints both ways-unless the prints are sent to another film festival. However, during the pandemic outbreak, we only accept films online through the film form available on the festival website. If there is any change in this ever-changing situation, we will notify filmmakers with the latest news on the website.
9. By submitting a movie to the Festival, you agree to these rules. The festival management reserves the right to manage cases that are not restricted by these regulations.
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