'Tinggal Meninggal' Sweeps Awards at the 2025 Journalists Film Festival

Kapanlagi.com - KLovers, the Indonesian film scene is once again enlivened by the 2025 Journalists Film Festival, an annual event that serves as a platform for appreciation for local filmmakers. This year, the awards are divided into three main genres: horror, drama, and comedy. Among the many competing films, one title managed to steal the spotlight and emerged as the star of the night, namely 'Tinggal Meninggal'.

The film directed by Kristo Immanuel achieved great success in the comedy category by winning several prestigious awards, including Best Comedy Genre Film. Not only that, Kristo himself was also crowned Best Director, while Omara Esteghlal and Mawar De Jongh each took home the trophies for Best Leading Actor and Best Leading Actress. The screenplay crafted by Kristo along with Jessica Tjiu also received praise and was awarded Best Screenplay Writer. Quite complete, right?!

Now, for those of you who are curious about the winners in other categories, here’s the list!

1. Drama Category

If you are a lover of emotionally charged stories, this year's drama genre is equally exciting. The film 'Sore, Istri dari Masa Depan' by Yandy Laurens emerged as the winner of the Best Film in the Drama Genre.

Yandy also successfully took home the titles of Best Director and Best Screenwriter, showcasing his consistency as a skilled storyteller.
Sheila Dara Aisha won Best Leading Actress, while Ringgo Agus Rahman proved his acting quality in Panggil Aku Ayah as Best Leading Actor. Here’s the list for more clarity:

• - Best Film in the Drama Genre: Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan
• - Best Director: Yandy Laurens (Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan)
• - Best Leading Actor: Ringgo Agus Rahman (Panggil Aku Ayah)
• - Best Leading Actress: Sheila Dara Aisha (Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan)
• - Best Supporting Actor: Boris Bokir (Panggil Aku Ayah)
• - Best Supporting Actress: Lola Amaria (Gowok: Kamasutra Jawa)
• - Best Screenwriter: Yandy Laurens (Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan)
• - Best Film Editor: Hendra Adhi Susanto (Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan)
• - Best Cinematographer: Roy Lolang (Perang Kota)

2. Horror Category

This genre remains a favorite among Indonesian audiences, KLovers! This year, the film 'Santet Segoro Pitu ' dominated with wins in several categories, including Best Horror Genre Film and Best Director for Tommy Dewo.

Fedi Nuril from the film Sukma was awarded Best Leading Actor, while Acha Septriasa through Qodrat 2 successfully took home the Best Leading Actress trophy. For the best supporting roles, Tara Budiman and Dinda Kanyadewi both received recognition for their performances in Kitab Sijjin & Illiyyin. Here is the complete list:

• - Best Horror Genre Film: Santet Segoro Pitu
• - Best Director: Tommy Dewo (Santet Segoro Pitu)
• - Best Leading Actor: Fedi Nuril (Sukma)
• - Best Leading Actress: Acha Septriasa (Qodrat 2)
• - Best Supporting Actor: Tara Budiman (Kitab Sijjin & Illiyyin)
• - Best Supporting Actress: Dinda Kanyadewi (Kitab Sijjin & Illiyyin)
• - Best Screenplay Writer: Riheam Junianti (Santet Segoro Pitu)
• - Best Film Editor: Sentot Sahid, Febby Gozal (Dendam Malam Kelam)
• - Best Cinematographer: Amalia TS (Santet Segoro Pitu)
  
  

3. Comedy Category

As mentioned at the beginning, 'Tinggal Meninggal' has truly become a big surprise this year. In addition to a series of major wins, this film proves that Indonesian comedy still holds a special place in the hearts of audiences and film journalists. Let's take a look at the complete list:

- Best Comedy Genre Film: Tinggal Meninggal

• - Best Director: Kristo Immanuel (Tinggal Meninggal)
• - Best Leading Actor: Omara Esteghlal (Tinggal Meninggal)
• - Best Leading Actress: Mawar De Jongh (Tinggal Meninggal)
• - Best Supporting Actor: Christoffer Nelwan (Jodoh 3 Bujang)
• - Best Supporting Actress: Asri Welas (Cocote Tonggo)
• - Best Screenwriter: Kristo Immanuel, Jessica Tjiu (Tinggal Meninggal)
• - Best Film Editor: Cesa David Luckmansyah, APriady Fathullah
• - Sikumbang (Modal Nekad)
• - Best Cinematographer: Edi Michael (Keluarga Super Irit)

4. Special Award

Christine Hakim received the Lifetime Achievement Award (cr: instagram.com/festivalfilmwartawan)

The 2025 Journalist Film Festival also awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award to Christine Hakim, as a form of tribute to her extraordinary dedication to the Indonesian film industry. In addition, the film 'Who Is He' also received a special award from the jury.

This year can be said to be a testament that Indonesian cinema is becoming increasingly diverse, KLovers. From horror that takes your breath away, touching dramas, to entertaining comedies, there is room for everything to shine. So, which film are you most looking forward to watching again after reading this list of winners?

(kpl/cvn)