trenddjakarta.com – Jakarta Film Week 2026 officially opened on Wednesday, October 21 at CGV Grand Indonesia. Marking the start of five days of cinema celebrations from October 21-25, 2026. Now in its sixth edition, the festival carries the theme Encounters. The festival presents 157 films from 59 countries across seven venues including CGV Grand Indonesia, CGV FX Sudirman, Taman Ismail Marzuki. Mercure Jakarta Cikini, Paviliun Raden Saleh, Artotel Curated and FX Sudirman.
Through screenings, creative workshops and industry programs. Jakarta Film Week creates a space for stories and perspectives to meet. The opening ceremony supports the Jakarta Kota Cinema mission to strengthen the capital’s film ecosystem.
Deputy Governor Rano Karno stated that Jakarta is committed to developing talent and expanding public access to cinema to grow as a cinema city. Culture Minister Fadli Zon added that the festival serves as an important platform for Indonesian filmmakers to showcase work and connect with the international community.
Festival Director Rina Damayanti said creativity needs space to meet and grow. And also Encounters celebrates meetings between films, audiences and filmmakers. Singaporean film Ah Girl by director Ang Geck Geck Priscilla opened the festival.
The feature debut set in 1994 Singapore follows seven-year-old Swee Swee, played by Xuanjing Ong, navigating family dynamics.
Hong Kong legend Sammo Hung was the highlight of the opening. The actor, producer and action choreographer with over six decades of career was welcomed by Rano Karno and Fadli Zon. He leads a masterclass titled Encounters of the Martial Mind for 500 participants, sharing his journey in martial arts choreography.
His legacy is also celebrated in the Made in Hong Kong program featuring Encounters of the Spooky Kind, Eastern Condors and The Bodyguard. Plus exhibition A Tale of Two Cities: Hong Kong x Jakarta at FX Sudirman. The JFWNET-Industry Program also features Producers Lab, Pitching Forum, Talents Hub and Industry Talks.
Festival Ambassador Ali Fikry invited audiences to new perspectives. Public can get on-the-spot tickets via @jakartafilmweek and jakartafilmweek.com. Selected films stream on Vidio.
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