Balinale Film Festival 15-20 November 2011

BALINALE International Film Festival was established in 2007 by Bali Taksu Indonesia Foundation, founded by Christine Hakim, Indonesia’s internationally recognized film actress and producer, and Deborah Gabinetti, director of Bali Film Center, the non-profit, non-government Indonesian registered charity organization provides an opportunity to invite foreign filmmakers to screen their films while experiencing Indonesia’s accommodating culture and diverse locations for possible film locations or story ideas.

The festival also gives Indonesian filmmakers an opportunity to present their work to a global audience while networking with international filmmakers. See the video below to get an idea of what the Balinale International Film Festival is all about:

Workshops and free seminars are an important part of the festival, a number of which offer Indonesian students and young filmmakers an opportunity to learn from established Indonesian and international professionals. To date, we have enjoyed the support of the participation of Oscar®, Emmy®, BAFTA® and Cannes award winning filmmakers helping us to achieve our goals of bringing together films and their makers as a gathering of global creativity.

The festival holds the honour of being endorsed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Bali Governor’s Office and the Regency of Badung.

BALINALE’s Young Indonesian Film Circle Educational Programs provide creative workshops to thousands of secondary school students, which promotes inspired learning within the Indonesian film industry. Seminars, many offered free of charge, encompass scriptwriting, producing, editing, acting and filmmaking. Our Free Children’s Film Program is a significant part of the festival’s commitment to the community.

Where?

The festival is held at Galeria 21 Cineplex, located at Mal Bali Galeria behind Planet Hollywood, Simpang Siur Kuta Roundabout (Dewa Ruci Statue) about 20 minutes north of the airport. Check back here for the full program next week or keep your eyes peeled on the official Balinale Website.