The festival
Founded in 2006 by Indonesian auteur Garin Nugroho, JAFF has grown from a grassroots, volunteer-driven event into one of Indonesia’s leading platforms for Asian cinema. It has partnered with NETPAC since its first edition and is recognized as a key home for Southeast Asian independent film; its 20th edition in 2025 screened well over 200 films.
Worth knowing
The inaugural 2006 edition nearly fell through after a major earthquake struck Yogyakarta, but organizers pressed on — an origin story that became part of the festival’s identity. Its activities now include the JAFF Market and JAFF Archive.
How to attend
The public buys screening tickets online; recent editions have sold tickets through the TIX.ID platform, with sales opening shortly before the festival begins.
Official site →Dates and programs change year to year — check the official site for the current edition.