Balinale Recognized as an Oscar-Qualified Film Festival, A Major Step for Indonesian Cinema

Kapanlagi.com - Balinale or the Bali International Film Festival proudly announces its achievement as an Academy Award Qualified Festival. With this new status, Balinale is now entitled to submit winners of its Short Film Competition for consideration in the Oscar nominations for Best Short Film, starting with the 98th Academy Awards.

This is an important milestone for Balinale, which is now on par with other internationally recognized film festivals. The recognition from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) makes Balinale the first film festival in Indonesia to receive the 'Oscar-qualified' status.

“We are very pleased to receive recognition from the Academy,” said Deborah Gabinetti, Director of the Balinale Festival.

1. Awards for Balinale

According to her, this status is an award for all of Balinale's achievements over 18 years of its organization and will be a significant boost for the future of the festival. Deborah also emphasized that this recognition will further strengthen Balinale's reputation in the eyes of the international community, while also expanding opportunities for local and international filmmakers to gain global recognition.

“Balinale will provide a platform for filmmakers to gain international appreciation, discover new opportunities, and expand their careers,” added Deborah.

2. Diverse Programs at Balinale

In addition, festival audiences will be presented with more quality film options that are challenging and thought-provoking. From the beginning, Balinale has been known for its diverse programs featuring documentary films, narrative films, short films, and experimental works from around the world. Each year, the festival selects around 60 to 80 films from thousands of submissions received from various countries, offering a diversity of perspectives and stories.

The success of Balinale cannot be separated from the hard work of the committee and professional advisors who support this festival. Thanks to the selected films that depict high-quality cinema, Balinale has been able to attract the attention of filmmakers and audiences from various parts of the world.

3. International Partner Support

In addition, support from international partners and creative affiliates plays a crucial role in the success of the arts and education programs at this festival. Over the years, Balinale has collaborated with various leading international institutions, such as the Asian Film Awards Academy, Motion Picture Association, and American Film Showcase.

This collaboration has helped Balinale achieve remarkable accomplishments and expand its global reach. The festival also works with Sundance Institute Film Forward, Hong Kong International Film Festival, and Berlinale Spotlight Generation.

"We will continue to forge affiliations with like-minded institutions to create a global arts education forum and a festival that nurtures the talents of the next generation," concluded Deborah Gabinetti.

(kpl/aal/dyn)