Balinale welcomes guests to explore the richness of Indonesia, its landscapes, culture, and world-class facilities.
Indonesia offers a depth of inspiration unlike anywhere else and a creative spirit that runs through every island. Balinale is proud to call this place home and to support those who come to tell stories here, whether on screen or in person.
This is where cinematic visions take shape, where global filmmakers collaborate with local talent, and where guests are invited to immerse themselves deeply in the beauty, hospitality, and energy that define the region.
Bring Your Story to Life in Indonesia
As Founding Partner of Balinale, Bali Film Center has played a key role in establishing Indonesia as a world-class destination for international film and television production. With over two decades of experience, they’ve supported a wide range of projects throughout the country as a place of endless possibilities.
Providing full-service production support across the archipelago, Bali Film Center is a trusted partner in handling all aspects of filming from permit facilitation and research to logistics and crew hire. Their expert team ensures each production runs smoothly and professionally.
BALI FILM CENTER
Since 2002, Bali Film Center has provided licensed, professional production support for studio and independent projects of every size and scale, filming anywhere across Indonesia.
Must-Do Experiences in Sanur
From golden sunrise strolls to vibrant night markets and beachfront bike trails, discover the authentic charm of Bali’s tranquil east coast.
Bali Cultural Guidance
How to honor Bali’s traditions like a local.
A handshake with warmth and sincerity, making eye contact, and stating your name at the same time is the best way to make an impression. You’ll find that many Indonesian people follow the handshake with a touch to the heart.
It is good to get into the habit of using your right hand for passing items and eating. Left-handedness in Indonesia is an anomaly, and children are guided into using their right hand from an early age, using their left hand for cleaning themselves.
It is considered polite to bow your body slightly when walking directly in front of somebody who is seated, or if interrupting people.
Apart from shaking hands, physical contact between opposite sexes is minimal.
It has been said that touching someone’s head is considered rude. This may be the case with an older person, but you will see people of the same age touching their friend’s hair and people patting children on the head.
Talking to someone with your hands on your hips is impolite and considered a sign of aggression.
The correct way to beckon someone is with the hand extended and a downward waving motion.
Gesturing with an index finger crooked upward won’t be understood and is considered rude.
It is fine to point at something to indicate direction, but rude to point at someone – best to gesture with the whole hand.
Hospitality is highly regarded, and when food or drink is placed in front of you, it is polite to wait until invited to begin eating.
It is impolite to refuse a drink even when not thirsty.
When entering someone’s house, it is polite to remove your shoes.
While places of worship are open to all, permission should be requested to enter.
Unless you are a practising Balinese Hindu, do not enter a temple, particularly when ceremonies or prayers are in progress.
Ensure you are decently dressed. Sarongs are required when entering temples. Women should never enter a Balinese temple when menstruating.
Indonesia Through the Lens
Why global filmmakers are choosing Indonesia.
