7 Photos of the Excitement of the Film Competition Winner Announcement at JAFF Yogyakarta

Extraordinary enthusiasm was evident from the start of the competition. More than 700 short film idea proposals were submitted from various regions, reflecting a diversity of themes ranging from drama, comedy, to local stories and culture. Vidio acknowledged that this number set a record for their inaugural event.

December 2, 2025, witnessed the announcement of the winners at the Special Vidio Talks event in Yogyakarta. The event was packaged in a warm atmosphere, featuring hundreds of spectators, young filmmakers, and film industry figures. The theme raised, "Short Films: A Laboratory for Idea Leaps, Creativity, and Future Stories," illustrates that short films are not merely a format, but a medium for new experimentation.

This year's three selected works are TONIGHT WE ARE ALL SHIPS, DREAM THIEF, and RICE. All three offer different perspectives, yet equally highlight the power of stories rooted in social and humanitarian issues. For them, this is not just a victory, but an important step toward the next creative journey.

This work by Fala Pratika and Rizqullah Panggabean starts from the 2012 apocalypse prediction issue packaged through the eyes of a child. The touch of humor makes its reflective message feel light yet meaningful. Their work demonstrates how a simple idea can transform into a strong narrative that touches many people.

Directed by Ayesha Alma Almera and produced by Sofhy Pratiwi, this film presents a dystopian world with a message about hope and visions of the future. Its story combines elements of mystery and sharp social symbolism. Through DREAM THIEVES, they showcase storytelling abilities layered with emotions and relevant issues.

This film by Ester E. Umbu Tara and Winner Wijaya is inspired by the food crisis in Eastern Indonesia in the 1970s. The story is simple yet rich in meaning about struggle, solidarity, and love for life. With a local cultural backdrop, Nasi brings warmth as well as reflection on food security issues.

Vidio provides Rp.150 million each for the three best ideas, along with an exclusive mentoring session with Mira Lesmana, Yandy Laurens, and Khozy Rizal. This mentoring becomes an important foundation in building highly competitive films. Teguh Wicaksono, Chief Marketing Officer of Vidio, emphasizes that this initiative is part of the "More Than Entertainment" campaign, reflecting Vidio's commitment to being a collaborative space for young filmmakers in Indonesia. Let's read more articles about Vidio at JAFF on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?