Film 'SEKAT-SEKAT' From Indonesia Ready to Debut at BIFF 2025

Kapanlagi.com - The latest short film by young Indonesian director, SEKAT-SEKAT (THROUGHOUT THESE CAGES), will officially have its world premiere at the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), which takes place from September 17–26, 2025, in Busan, South Korea.

This work has been selected to be part of the Wide Angle: Asian Short Film Competition program, one of the prestigious competitions that highlights Asian filmmakers' talents.

1. A Story About the Mother-Child Relationship

Directed by Aaron Pratama, Sekat-Sekat tells the story of a mother and child relationship trapped in past trauma after losing the father figure. Following the father's will, the child attempts to renovate their old house, but that effort is rejected by the mother. Objects and spaces that hold memories become barriers that confine their hearts.

Photo of Aaron Pratama (cr: Instagram.com/pratamaaronn)

Aaron Pratama, a graduate of the Jakarta Institute of Arts, is previously known for the short film JOKI (2022) which won Best Short Film and Best Director at the Jogja Film Academy Short Film Festival. Other works he has produced include MIKROKOSMOS (2024). He expressed his pride in the opportunity to bring this final project of his studies to the international stage.

2. Expressing a Sense of Pride

"With great pride, we announce that Sekat-Sekat will have its world premiere at BIFF. A huge thank you to the selection committee for this honor. This moment belongs to everyone who has been part of this film's journey," wrote Aaron on his personal Instagram account.

Film SEKAT-SEKAT (cr: Monday Club Studio)

Producer Hafidz Nur Rahmadi also expressed his gratitude in the caption of the film poster SEKAT-SEKAT on his personal Instagram account. "I hold this close to my heart, and now I can finally share it. More than anything, this is all thanks to the team that has poured their love, sweat, and heart into bringing this film to life," he wrote.

BIFF itself is known as the largest film festival in Asia and often serves as an important platform for the emergence of new talents in the film industry. The presence of Sekat-Sekat adds to the long list of works by the nation's children that have received international recognition.

(kpl/btg)