Balinale

About The Festival

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.

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

 

BALINALE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

 

Christine Hakim
Festival Founder / Honorary Advisor
Internationally acclaimed filmmaker, Co-founder of the Bali Taksu Indonesia Foundation, Cannes Film Festival Jury Member and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Teacher Education in SE-Asia

Deborah Gabinetti
Festival Founder / Festival Director
Director of Bali Film Center, Co-founder of the Bali Taksu Indonesia Foundation, Founding Member of the Asian Film Commissions Network and 2011 ASEAN Film Festival Committee Member

Rima Melati, Honorary Chairperson
One of Indonesia's most highly respected and well known filmmakers. Acting Vice Chairperson of Indonesia's Breast Cancer Foundation

Siti Sundari, Secretary
Overseeing day to day festival activities and organization. National and provincial government liaising.

Kelly Marciano, Creative Director
Owner and head designer of 'The Natural Light Company', a UNESCO-awarded Bali based manufacturer of high quality natural wax candles

Didi Petet and Jajang C. Noer
Friends of the Festival
Indonesia's leading and most respected film actors and consultants on the festival's educational programs.

Inneke Indriyani, Festival Manager
Chairperson of Bali Taksu Indonesia Foundation, Bali Film Center production manager and head researcher formerly managed leading cable broadcasting company

Justine Nielsen, Australian Representative
Well established in production of films and television acting as producer & advisor to the overall festival, its programming and events.

Diena Juniarti, Producer
One of the most respected professionals involved in event management with a particular interest in film.

Esti Sofwan, Communications
Instrumental in handling major corporate communications and multi nationals. Client relations.