Jakarta, November 14, 2024 – The Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) will hold the 44th Citra Awards in 2024. Supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, the FFI Citra Award Night 2024 will take place on November 20, 2024, at ICE BSD, Tangerang. After announcing the nominees on October 18, 2024, at Vredeburg Fort in Yogyakarta, the pinnacle of Indonesia’s highest film awards is now approaching.
The theme for FFI 2024 is “Merandai Cakrawala Sinema Indonesia” (Exploring the Horizon of Indonesian Cinema). The word merandai means to traverse or explore. Through this theme, FFI 2024 aims to become a space for collaboration to build a more creative, innovative, inclusive, and productive ecosystem for Indonesian cinema.
FFI 2024 marks the first year of the 2024–2026 FFI Committee, chaired by Ario Bayu. Ario Bayu, Chair of the FFI 2024–2026 Committee, stated that in his first year leading the committee, he encourages the entire Indonesian film ecosystem to continue collaborating and celebrating Indonesian cinema.
“I hope that FFI this year will continue to be a source of motivation for Indonesian filmmakers. Especially considering the remarkable achievements Indonesian cinema has recorded over the past year, from the box office successes to the proud accomplishments of Indonesian filmmakers on the global film stage. FFI remains committed to being a platform that appreciates all the technical artistry of Indonesian cinema, upholding the values of meritocracy and accountability. The FFI 2024–2026 Committee has worked hard to prepare the 2024 Citra Award Night as a celebration for everyone, including Indonesian audiences. I hope this will be a moment where the Indonesian film ecosystem can improve and grow even further in the future,” said Ario Bayu.
One special highlight of FFI 2024 is the return of the Antemas Trophy for the Highest-Grossing Indonesian Film at the box office. The Antemas Trophy was part of the FFI awards from 1974 to 1992, then paused, and later revived in the early 2000s before being discontinued again.
The revival of the Antemas Trophy has been in the works since FFI 2023, during the 2021–2023 Committee, chaired by Reza Rahadian. The award is named after Antemas, a film producer and distributor. Bringing back the Antemas Trophy is timely, with the 2024 box office revenue for Indonesian films surpassing 69 million tickets sold.
Final Jury Panel
For the judging phase, FFI 2024 has received support from the streaming platform Bioskop Online, which has been a key platform for showcasing films in the early stages of the FFI 2024 jury selection. This is the third year that Bioskop Online has actively participated in the Indonesian Film Festival process.
At a press conference held at the A Building of the Ministry of Culture in Jakarta, FFI 2024 announced the members of the Final Jury (DJA). The DJA for the Feature Film category includes Adinia Wirasti (actress), Bambang Supriadi I.C.S. (cinematographer and film instructor), 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).
For the Short Film category, the DJA consists of M. Irfan Ramli (screenwriter and director), Novi Kurnia (film academic), and M. Reza Fahriyansyah (director and screenwriter). In the Animation Film category, the DJA is made up of Bony Wirasmono (creative director and director), Chandra Endroputro (producer and animation director), and Ronny Gani (animator).
The Documentary Film category jury includes IGP Wiranegara (film instructor and director), Nurman Hakim (director and film academic), and Wahyu Utami (documentary filmmaker and film instructor), while the Lifetime Service to Film Jury consists of Dewi Irawan (actress), Raam Punjabi (producer), and Soleh Ruslani (cinematographer). The Final Jury (DJA) for FFI 2024 represents various facets of the film ecosystem, including producers, actors, composers, cinematographers, editors, artists, and film academics.
“The judging process for FFI 2024 is quite rigorous, based on the principles of meritocracy. The selected works for the FFI 2024 awards will set a benchmark for the best achievements in Indonesian cinema. Therefore, the awardees of FFI 2024 can inspire future works that will further elevate Indonesian cinema,” explained Budi Irawanto, Head of the FFI 2024–2026 Jury Division.
Anggun to Add Glamour to the Citra Award Night
The FFI 2024 Citra Award Night will be even more spectacular with an appearance by international singer Anggun. Anggun will perform several iconic Indonesian film theme songs from various periods, including “Panggung Sandiwara” from Duo Kribo (1977), “Bimbang Tanpa Pegangan” from Tiga Dara (1957), “Badai Pasti Berlalu” from Badai Pasti Berlalu (1977), and “Mengejar Matahari” from Mengejar Matahari (2004). With her distinctive voice, Anggun will entertain both the invited guests and the public watching the live broadcast.
The songs performed by Anggun reflect the journey of Indonesian cinema from the past to the present, acknowledging the achievements of past films, embracing the milestones of today, and exploring the future of Indonesian cinema.
The 2024 FFI Citra Award Night is also supported by the Cinema XXI network of cinemas. Cinema XXI is proud to be a consistent partner in the FFI celebrations, contributing to the national film ecosystem.
“It is an honor for Cinema XXI to once again support the FFI in 2024. Our support is a tangible manifestation of our strong commitment to appreciating Indonesian filmmakers and contributing to the advancement of Indonesian cinema. Cinema XXI will continue to be part of the national film ecosystem, creating works that are enjoyed and loved by the people of Indonesia,” said Arif Suherman, Director of Cinema XXI.
For the latest information on the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, follow FFI’s official social media channels on Instagram @festivalfilmid and visit the official website at festivalfilm.id.
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