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Balinale (Bali International Film Festival) proudly announces that it has been officially approved as an Academy Award® Qualifying Film Festival.
Oscar recognition celebrates our past accomplishments and is a commitment to our future. It significantly boosts the festival’s prominence and our ability to showcase films that celebrate stories from Indonesia and worldwide. It also provides filmmakers with a platform to gain recognition, find new opportunities, and obtain a broader audience.
Deborah Gabinetti
Balinale’s Founder
Porcelain War
BALINALE WINNER 2024, OSCAR® NOMINATED 2025
As an Oscar® Qualifying Festival, winners of the Balinale Short Film Competition may now be eligible for consideration for the Oscar® competition for Best Short Film in all three categories. Link to the official Academy’s qualifying and eligibility rules
Experience the Magic of Cinema
Experience cinema that stays with you
Each year, Balinale curates a selection of standout films that push creative boundaries, challenge perspectives, and leave lasting impressions. Immerse yourself in stories from around the world, filmmaker conversations, and unforgettable events under Bali’s starlit skies. Bali International Film Festival is hosted at Icon Bali Mall, Cinema XXI located in Sanur.
A percentage of all proceeds go to support Creative Arts Indonesia Foundation community and education programs.
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Creativity In Motion
Through partnerships with institutions like The Juilliard School and Institute of Art Indonesia alongside, Balinale’s own initiatives, we empower aspiring filmmakers at every stage of their journey. Our commitment to education extends beyond the festival week but is embedded in everything we do.
Film Workshops & Masterclasses
Learn from industry professionals through hands-on workshops and masterclasses.
Student Film Competitions
Showcase your talent! Submit your short films for a chance to be featured at Balinale.
School Screenings & Discussions
Special screenings of curated films for schools and educational institutions.
Beyond the Screen
Discover Indonesia
From Bali’s iconic coastline to the remote beauty of the archipelago, Balinale showcases the cinematic backdrops that inspire filmmakers and travelers alike.
I’m very honored to receive this award. Thank you to the Balinale Committee for screening my film at your festival, so close to its home. This recognition means a lot to me and all the people who worked on it.
Anne Jan Sijbrandij, Director Nusa Ina (Netherlands)
Best Short Documentary, 2024
We are enormously grateful for the opportunity to premiere at your wonderful festival. The award is literally a dream.
Eduardo M Escribano Solera, Director The Masterpiece (Spain)
Best Short Narrative, 2024
Thank you so much for the incredible honor of receiving the award at the Balinale. It was a privilege to be part of the festival. I’m truly humbled and grateful to the jury. Balinale has been a remarkable experience.
Eros Zhao, Director AMAL / Hope
Balinale 2025 Best Short Documentary (Winner)
We are so honoured to be a finalist with our film ‘Maasai Eunoto’ in the Documentary short category. The festival has been sophisticated, organised, impressive, and well curated.
Kire Godal, Director 'Maasai Eunoto' (Kenya)
Balinale 2025 Best Short Documentary (Nominee)
