DUA film pemenang Bali International Film Festival (Balinale) 2025 secara resmi masuk seleksi awal untuk Oscar 2026. Kedua film tersebut saat ini tengah dipertimbangkan oleh Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), lembaga di balik ajang Oscar, untuk kategori film pendek. Temukan lebih banyakHal ini menjadi catatan penting bagi Balinale 2025 yang merupakan tahun…
Bali, Indonesia, 19 December 2025 – The Bali International Film Festival (Balinale), in its first year as an Academy-Awards® qualifying festival, has achieved an impressive milestone with two of its 2025 winning films being officially shortlisted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® (AMPAS) for the 2026 Oscars®, as of 16 December 2025!…
French filmmaker Simon Panay has built a reputation for compassionate, visually arresting storytelling, often shining a light on communities and experiences overlooked by mainstream cinema. His latest film, The Boy With White Skin, continues that commitment with a sensitive and compelling exploration of identity, resilience, and what it means to be seen. As a director…
LAPost / Pasadena, CA (November 9, 2025) — In a world increasingly defined by division and conflict, a powerful new documentary short by Chinese-born filmmaker Eros Zhao is striking a universal chord. AMAL | HOPE, which won Best Documentary Short at the 2025 Bali International Film Festival, held its North American special screening and piano…
Filmmaker John Kelly has shared with AWN a detailed look into his award-winning short film, Retirement Plan. Inspired by a panic attack, the quiet, thoughtful and amusing film “is a profound meditation on the gap between aspiration and reality, blending humor and poignancy to illuminate the choices that shape our later years.” As they say… “Mind…
Sanur, Bali – 1 June 2025 — The Bali International Film Festival (Balinale) officially opened its 18th edition today at its new home in Icon Bali Mall, Sanur, transforming the seaside destination into a vibrant gathering of global creativity. From 1–7 June, the festival presents a cinematic journey that bridges cultures, showcases local and international…
18th Bali International Film Festival Celebrating Cinematic Excellence Bali, Indonesia, 7 June 2025 — The festival closing was officiated today by Fadli Zon, Minister of Culture, RI, during a traditional Open-Air Cinema (Layar Tancap) presenting a selection of Balinese and Indonesian films. The community event was attended by many leading filmmakers, notable personalities, community leaders,…
Acara penutupan Balinale 2025 berlangsung dengan meriah. Acara komunitas ini dihadiri oleh banyak sutradara terkemuka, tokoh-tokoh terkenal, pemimpin komunitas, dan pemangku kepentingan Sanur. Festival tahun ini menorehkan sejarah dengan menghadirkan pemutaran film IMAX 3D pertama di Bali, yakni Under the Sea karya Howard Hall dan Born to Be Wild arahan David Lickley. Sebelumnya, festival dibuka…
18th Bali International Film Festival Celebrating Cinematic Excellence The festival closing was officiated today by Fadli Zon, Minister of Culture, RI, during a traditional Open-Air Cinema (Layar Tancap) presenting a selection of Balinese and Indonesian films. The community event was attended by many leading filmmakers, notable personalities, community leaders, and Sanur stakeholders. The closing night…
Jakarta: Bali International Film Festival (Balinale) secara resmi membuka edisi ke-18-nya hari ini di lokasi barunya di Icon Bali Mall, Sanur, mengubah destinasi tepi laut ini menjadi pusat kreativitas global yang dinamis. Dari 1–7 Juni, festival ini menyajikan perjalanan sinematik yang menjembatani budaya, menampilkan kisah-kisah lokal dan internasional, serta memperkuat posisi Bali sebagai pusat budaya dan…