Complete List of Award Winners at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, JESEDEF Becomes the Main Star

Kapanlagi.com - Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) 2024 once again recorded a historic moment in the world of domestic cinema. The event held at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD City, Tangerang, on November 20, 2024, showcased a series of the best cinematic works competing for the Citra Cup. One of the main highlights is the success of the film FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES or JESEDEF, which won seven prestigious awards.

The film JESEDEF managed to captivate the hearts of the Jury Board, consisting of film experts such as Dyna Herlina Suwarto, Ekky Imanjaya, and Erina Adeline Tandian. With the theme Embracing the Horizon of Indonesian Cinema, this award serves as a testament to the high appreciation for the long journey of the national film industry. JESEDEF's success also received an extraordinary response from the public, especially film lovers who are proud of its achievements.

The film's producer, Ernest Prakasa, expressed gratitude for the tremendous support from the public. In his statement, he thanked the entire team involved as well as the audience who provided exceptional appreciation. With seven Citra Cups won, JESEDEF is now officially one of the best films ever produced in Indonesian cinema.

1. Nomination of the Film JESEDEF

Complete List of Award Winners at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, JESEDEF Becomes the Main Star. (instagram/cerita_films, instagram/hey_mit)

The film JESEDEF began its journey by entering eleven nominations for the Citra Award FFI 2024. A strict selection process was conducted by a jury consisting of leading film experts. The in-depth assessment covered various aspects, from story quality, cinematography, to the acting of the cast. The categories won by JESEDEF include Best Film, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay, showcasing the film's overall strength.

On the peak night, the atmosphere at ICE BSD City was filled with enthusiasm from film industry players and cinema lovers. The announcement of the winners became an exciting moment, especially when the name JESEDEF was continuously mentioned for various awards. This film not only captured the attention of the jury but also received a warm round of applause from the audience.

2. Categories Won by JESEDEF

Complete List of Winners of the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, JESEDEF Becomes the Main Star. (instagram/imajinari.id, instagram/hahaha_corp))

This film successfully won seven categories out of a total of eleven nominations it received. Here are the categories won by JESEDEF:

• Best Film
• Best Actor
• Best Actress
• Best Supporting Actor
• Best Supporting Actress
• Best Original Screenplay
• Best Theme Song Creator

3. What Makes JESEDEF Stand Out at FFI 2024?

Complete List of Award Recipients at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, JESEDEF Becomes the Main Star. (instagram/imajinari.id, instagram/hahaha_corp)

The film FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES excels due to its strong story quality, stunning cinematography, and outstanding performances by the cast. Ernest Prakasa as the producer also brings great hope for the Indonesian film industry. In his speech, he conveyed that this success is not only for JESEDEF, but also a step forward for all film industry professionals.

4. Complete List of FFI 2024 Winners

Complete List of Award Recipients at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, JESEDEF Becomes the Main Star. (instagram/festivalfilmid)

Best Feature Film - FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES produced by Imajinari and Cerita Films with producers Ernest Prakasa and Suryana Paramita

Best Director - Garin Nugroho – SAMSARA

Best Original Screenplay - Yandy Laurens – FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES

Best Adapted Screenplay - Jujur Prananto, Mira Lesmana, Riri Riza, and Virania Munaf – SHERINA'S ADVENTURE 2

Best Cinematography - Batara Geompar I.C.S. – SAMSARA

Best Production Design - Menfo Tantono and Guntur Mupak – THORNY FOG

Best Visual Effects - Lumine Studio – THORNY FOG

Best Editing - Wawan I.Wibowo – BROTHER-IN-LAW IS DEATH

Best Sound Design - Mohamad Ikhsan and Anhar Moha – TORMENT OF THE GRAVE

Best Music Score - Wayan Sudirana and Kasimyn – SAMSARA

Best Theme Song Creator - Donne Maulana with the song Falling in Love Through Words for the film FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES

Best Costume Design - Retno Ratih Damayanti – SAMSARA

Best Makeup Artist - Cherry Wirawan – THORNY FOG

Best Actor - Ringgo Agus Rahman – FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES

Best Actress - Nirina Zubir – FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES

Best Supporting Actor - Alex Abbad – FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES

Best Supporting Actress - Sheila Dara Aisha – FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES

Best Short Film - SUINTRAH by Director Ayesha Alma Almera with producer Sofhy Pratiwi

Best Long Documentary - UNDER THE MOONLIGHT (NUR) by Director Tonny Trimarsanto

Best Short Documentary - MY THERAPIST SAID, I AM FULL OF SADNESS by Director Monica Vanesa Tedja

Best Feature Animation - SI JUKI THE MOVIE: MONKEY ISLAND TREASURE by Directors Faza Meonk and Daryl Wilson with Producer Frederica

Best Short Animation - PROFESSOR'S CUP by Director Yudhatama and Producer Yudhatama
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Best Film Critique Work - Narrow Universe and Self-Determination in the Film YUNI (2021) by Reza Mardian on the Tiktok account @kelitikfilm

Citra Lifetime Achievement Award for Film - Imam Tantowi, Gope T.Samtani

Audience Choice Actor Rachmat Hidayat Award - Afrian Arisandy - TORMENT OF THE GRAVE

Audience Choice Actress Mieke Widjadja Award - Prilly Latuconsina - BEAUTIFUL FLOWER OF THE HEART GARDEN

Film Recipient of Nya' Abbas Akup Award - TORMENT OF THE GRAVE

Film Recipient of Antemas Award - AGAK LAEN

5. What is the Citra Award in the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI)?

Complete List of Award Winners at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, JESEDEF Becomes the Main Star. (instagram/festivalfilmid)

The Citra Award is the highest award in the Indonesian film industry given to the best works at the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI). This year's theme is “Exploring the Horizon of Indonesian Cinema,” which aims to honor the long journey of national filmmaking.

Here is the complete list of award recipients at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival. Congratulations to the film FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN THE MOVIES for receiving many awards. KLovers, let’s always support and watch Indonesian films. If not now, when else?

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