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where international filmmakers come
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Bali International
Film Festival

The festival is a gathering of global creativity held annually on the world’s most inspiring island.

Festival

Recognized for diversity in programming
independent and acclaimed
fiction, documentary, feature, and short films.

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“A festival is an important creative nurturer of a film community and I believe Balinale will play an increasing role in uplifting local film makers.”
LEE CHANG-DONG
Director, South Korea
“Remarkable time at Balinale. There is a certain visual lushness in the local movies as seen through impressive cinematography.”
ROLAND JOFFÉ
Director and producer, United Kingdom
“Excellent level of movie selections. The most fantastic film festival of any I have attended all over the world.”
JK YOON
Producer, South Korea
“Fusion between film and culture; a great place for filmmakers to meet and gather and a wonderful place for the films to meet their audience.”
CORNELIO SUNNY
Actor and producer, Indonesia
“Promoting and fomenting local culture, Balinale is special because of what this festival sets out to do.”
MICHAEL ROWE
Director, Mexico
“Perfect, I would love to see the festival continue to grow as a venue for filmmakers to interact with other filmmakers from around the world.”
DAVID MICHÔD
Director, Australia