8legs: Jogja-netpac asian film festival

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Ismail Basbeth has begun principal photography on My Own Last Supper, a Chinese-Indonesian family drama.
The 15-day shoot began on November 27 during JAFF Market in Jogja.
Encek, a 76-year-old widower, convenes his children for a final dinner amid revelations.
The film follows three time periods: the 1960s, 1970s and 1998, exploring national trauma through personal narratives.
Aiming for a 2026 release, with a team including production designer Ong Hari Wahyu and costume designer Retno Damayanti.
Choreography of periods involves authentic recreations from 1960, 1970, 1998 and 2017 settings.
The project is produced by Matta Cinema Production and Ruang Basbeth Bercerita and debuted at JAFF Market.
The feature revolves around family dynamics and unspoken histories in a Chinese-Indonesian community.
JAFF Market promotional events included cast appearances and symbolic candy gifts.
The film's release is targeted for 2026.

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JAFF Future Project selects 'Aluk' as a work-in-progress at the JAFF Market in Yogyakarta, signaling international co-production interest.
The film centers on Ne’ Minda and his kin, charting Marsel’s childhood across seven years and their struggle with tradition amid change.
JAFF Market aims to connect Indonesian producers with international partners to help carve new paths for the project.
The documentary examines Aluk To Dolo and how proximity to death and heritage shapes a community facing climate and migration pressures.
Director Chris C.F. describes the project as an ode to Ne’ Minda and a thoughtful study of the family’s devotion to land and ancestors.
The production timeline spans 2017–2024, including COVID-19 delays, with filming resuming in 2022 and 2023 to document key family moments.
JAFF Market celebrates its 20th anniversary as part of JAFF’s broader festival activities in Yogyakarta.
The documentary highlights labor and family bonds as the community faces environmental and social change.
The project is a co-production between Australia and Indonesia and aims for international distribution pathways.

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JAFF Market 2025 saw Malaysia provide co-financing for the Indonesian psychological horror 'The Most Mysterious Man'.
The collaboration is the first fully original concept from Basbeth and his producer-director partner since inception.
Phoenix Films Sdn Bhd provides Malaysian co-financing as JAFF Market supports regional collaboration.
The film centers on a craftsman whose life unravels when another family occupies his house and loved ones vanish.
The film has previously earned TAICCA Award recognition at Busan and was selected for Asian Producers Network in 2024.
Anggraheni has been developing the film through Talents Tokyo 2023 and other programs.
Ruang Basbeth Bercerita will produce in co-production with Matta Cinema Production and Phoenix Films Sdn Bhd.
JAFF Market involvement signals continued regional investment in Asian genre cinema.
The film aims for a 2026 production start, with international partners still to be lined up.
Busan and Singapore festival ties bolster the project's credibility among global buyers.

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Eddie Cahyono's My Mother is selected for the JAFF Future Project at JAFF Market in Yogyakarta.
The film is a joint Indonesian production aiming for development and distribution partnerships.
The story follows a widow and the complex dynamics faced by families of migrant workers.
JAFF Market serves as a platform for partnerships in funding, distribution, and festival exposure.
Eddie Cahyono’s earlier film Siti won the Indonesian festival’s top prize, signaling continued recognition for his work.
The JAFF Market is part of the festival’s 20th-anniversary celebration in Yogyakarta.
My Mother centers on migrant workers’ families and the domestic challenges they face.
The project explores the resilience of mothers amid difficult choices and separation.
JAFF Future Project is a development platform for co-productions and completion.
The film is in the development stage and seeks industry partnerships for funding and distribution.

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JAFF Market 2025 closed with 10 awards and grants, signaling strong support for Indonesian productions.
The market reported roughly $2.5 million in deals and an overall economic impact of IDR 130 billion ($7.8 million).
JAFF Market 2025 welcomed 116 exhibitors from 122 companies and drew over 1,431 industry participants.
JAFF Content Market helped identify two IPs for ACFM 2026 amid Indonesia’s expanding film opportunities.
JAFF Market 2025 served as a platform for Indonesian films to secure international festival and financing pathways.
Close of the market highlighted Indonesian titles for 2026, including 'Four Seasons in Java' and 'Ghost in the Cell'.
The market ran Nov. 29–Dec. 1 at the Jogja Expo Center as part of JAFF’s 20th anniversary celebration.
JAFF Market’s economic impact was reported in local currency and dollars, signaling broad regional investment.
Indonesian projects received production equipment and post‑production support as part of the awards.
Indonesian industry figures emphasized longer-term investment and regulation improvements.

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