Jakarta, November 20, 2024 — The Citra Trophy Night of the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) was held at ICE, BSD, Tangerang. After going through various stages of selection, the much-awaited night arrived.
The Indonesian Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, expressed his appreciation for the Indonesian film industry professionals who have successfully advanced the domestic film industry and ecosystem. Fadli Zon also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continue supporting the growth and development of Indonesia’s film industry.
The event was enlivened by international star Anggun, who performed theme songs from various films. Additionally, the 2024 Citra Trophy Night featured performances by Sherina Munaf and Sal Priadi.
Nominee Announcements and Final Jury
The nominees were announced by the 2024 FFI ambassadors: Slamet Rahardjo Djarot, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Kamila Andini, Lutesha, and Bryan Domani. The nominees were also read by filmmakers who have previously received nominations or won Citra Trophies at past FFI events, including Andi Rianto, Arswendy Bening Swara, Chelsea Islan, Chicco Kurniawan, Ifa Isfansyah, Jajang C. Noer, Laura Basuki, Lola Amaria, Lukman Sardi, Marthino Lio, Mira Lesmana, Sekar Ayu Asmara, Sha Ine Febriyanti, Yoga Pratama, and the Final Jury for the Best Feature Film category.
The Final Jury, consisting of 24 members, deliberated to determine the recipients of 23 Citra Trophy categories and special awards until the end of October 2024. The jury includes 9 members for Best Feature Film, 3 for Best Short Film, 3 for Animation Film (Short and Feature), 3 for Documentary Film (Short and Feature), 3 for Film Criticism, and 3 Lifetime Achievement for Film.
The Final Jury for Best Feature Film includes Adinia Wirasti (actress), Bambang Supriadi I.C.S. (cinematographer and film educator), Dewi Alibasah (editor), Ismail Basbeth (producer, director, and screenwriter), Leni Lolang (producer), Ong Hari Wahyu (art director), Ramondo Gascaro (musician, producer, and composer), Titien Wattimena (screenwriter), and Tito Imanda (film academic).
The Final Jury for Best Short Film consists of M. Irfan Ramli (screenwriter and director), Novi Kurnia (film academic), and M. Reza Fahriyansyah (director and screenwriter). The Final Jury for Best Animation Film consists of Bony Wirasmono (creative director and director), Chandra Endroputro (producer and animation director), and Ronny Gani (animator). The Final Jury for Best Documentary Film consists of IGP Wiranegara (film educator and director), Nurman Hakim (director and film academic), and Wahyu Utami (documentary filmmaker and film educator).
The Final Jury for Film Criticism consists of Dyna Herlina Suwarto (film academic), Ekky Imanjaya (academic and film educator), and Erina Adeline Tandian (academic and film educator). The Lifetime Achievement for Film Jury consists of Dewi Irawan (actress), Raam Punjabi (producer), and Soleh Ruslani (cinematographer).
Audience Choice and Antemas Trophy
During the Citra Trophy Night, winners of the Audience Choice for Best Film, Actor, and Actress were also announced, receiving special awards. The Audience Choice for Best Film received the Nya’ Abbas Akup Award, named after the Father of Indonesian Comedy Films, known for his legendary works such as Koboi Cengeng (1974) and Inem Pelayan Sexy (1976). The Rachmat Hidajat Award was given to the Audience Choice Actor, and the Mieke Widjaja Award to the Audience Choice Actress.
Rachmat Hidajat is an actor who made his film debut in 1961 with Toha Pahlawan Bandung Selatan. Over his career, he won three Citra Trophies for his roles in Apa Salahku (FFI 1977), Pacar Ketinggalan Kereta (1989), and Boss Carmad (1991). Mieke Widjaja is an icon in Indonesian cinema who has starred in over 70 films and 30 soap operas. After her debut in Gagal (1954), her fame grew with her role in Tiga Dara (1956). Mieke won three Citra Trophies for her roles in Gadis Kerudung Putih (1967), Ranjang Pengantin (1974), and Kembang Semusim (1980).
The use of changing names each year is part of the 2024-2026 FFI Committee’s effort to reintroduce the contributions of Indonesian filmmakers who have shaped the country’s cinematic history.
This year, the event also featured the return of the Antemas Trophy for the highest-grossing film in cinemas, an award presented since the 1980s to films that achieved the largest audience numbers. This year’s Indonesian film industry was further enlivened by a variety of genres, ranging from horror to drama, comedy, and even horror-comedy, all of which won the hearts of Indonesian audiences.
Since its inception in 1955, the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) has been a barometer for the quality development of Indonesian cinema. Through the awards presented, both the public and the film community can recognize the best achievements of Indonesian filmmakers over the past year. The 2024 FFI carries the theme Merandai Cakrawala Sinema Indonesia (Exploring the Horizon of Indonesian Cinema), aiming to create a space for collaboration in building a more creative, innovative, inclusive, and productive Indonesian film ecosystem. The 2024 FFI also marks the beginning of Ario Bayu’s leadership with the FFI 2024-2026 Committee.
“Hopefully, the films and filmmakers who win the Citra Trophy FFI 2024 will serve as benchmarks for the future of Indonesian cinema, and inspire even better works in the years to come,” said Ario Bayu, Chairman of the FFI 2024-2026 Committee.
The complete list of winners can be found in the attachments and on the official website of the Indonesian Film Festival, festivalfilm.id. The event was supported by sponsors, including the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises of the Republic of Indonesia (BUMN), BNI, Kiny Cultura Indonesia, Yuk Group, Generasi Peduli Bumi, Bioskop Online, and Bluebird.
CITRA TROPHY WINNERS INDONESIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2024
CITRA TROPHY AWARDS
- Best Feature Film (Film Title – Production – Producers)
Jatuh Cinta Seperti di Film-Film – Imaginari & Cerita Films – Ernest Prakasa & Suryana Paramita - Best Director
Garin Nugroho – Samsara - Best Original Screenplay
Yandy Laurens – Jatuh Cinta Seperti di Film-Film - Best Adapted Screenplay
Jujur Prananto, Mira Lesmana, Riri Riza & Virania Munaf – Petualangan Sherina 2 - Best Cinematography
Batara Goempar I.C.S. – Samsara - Best Art Direction
Menfo Tantono & Guntur Mupak – Kabut Berduri - Best Visual Effects
Lumine Studio – Kabut Berduri - Best Film Editing
Wawan I. Wibowo – Ipar Adalah Maut - Best Sound Design
Mohamad Ikhsan & Anhar Moha – Siksa Kubur - Best Music Score
Wayan Sudirana & Kasimyn – Samsara - Best Theme Song Composer
Donne Maula – “Bercinta Lewat Kata” – Jatuh Cinta Seperti di Film-Film - Best Costume Design
Retno Ratih Damayanti – Samsara - Best Makeup Design
Cherry Wirawan – Kabut Berduri - Best Male Lead Performance
Ringgo Agus Rahman – Jatuh Cinta Seperti di Film-Film - Best Female Lead Performance
Nirina Zubir – Jatuh Cinta Seperti di Film-Film - Best Male Supporting Performance
Alex Abbad – Jatuh Cinta Seperti di Film-Film - Best Female Supporting Performance
Sheila Dara Aisha – Jatuh Cinta Seperti di Film-Film - Best Short Film
Suintrah – Director: Ayesha Alma Almera – Producer: Sofhy Pratiwi - Best Long Documentary
Under the Moonlight (Nur) – Director: Tonny Trimarsanto – Producers: Es Damayanti, Tonny Trimarsanto & John Badalu - Best Short Documentary
My Therapist Said, I Am Full of Sadness – Director: Monica Vanesa Tedja – Producers: Monica Vanesa Tedja, John Badalu, Astrid Saerong & Gugi Gumilang
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