BALINALE ANNOUNCES NEW HOME AND OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS BALI, INDONESIA

– The Bali International Film Festival (Balinale), Indonesia’s premier platform for international and independent cinema, proudly announces its 18th edition, taking place from 1–7 June 2025 in Sanur, Bali. The festival’s new official venue is Icon Bali Mall, Bali’s only beachfront retail and entertainment village, now established as the official stage for this world-renowned cultural event.

As the first and only Oscar® Qualifying Film Festival in Indonesia, Balinale continues to evolve as a global platform for creativity, bridging local and international filmmakers through cinema, arts, and education. The move to Sanur celebrates its vibrant cultural identity, transforming the coastal town into a creative hub for discovery, dialogue, and inspiration.

“Balinale shines a global spotlight on Sanur, setting the stage for meaningful opportunities and international recognition,” said Deborah Gabinetti, Founder and Festival Director. “We are thrilled to partner with Icon Bali Mall, Cinema XXI, and The Meru Sanur in creating a world-class environment where film, culture, and community meet.”

🎞 FESTIVAL VENUES & PARTNERS

🎬 ICON BALI MALL – OFFICIAL VENUE PARTNER

Icon Bali Mall is a newly opened, beachfront lifestyle destination in Sanur, providing a dynamic  setting  for  the  festival’s  daily  film  screenings,  cultural  events,  and  industry programs.   The   venue   houses  Official  Cinema  Partner  Cinema  XXI  featuring  four state-of-the-art studios, including an IMAX® theater.

🏨 THE MERU SANUR – OFFICIAL HOTEL AND VENUE PARTNER

Balinale’s hospitality partner, The Meru Sanur, part of the Sanur Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is a luxury five-star resort that will host the festival’s Award Night Celebration and Closing Night Party with a traditional open-air cinema (layar tancap).

🌍 A CELEBRATION OF GLOBAL CINEMA

Balinale presents a curated week-long program of fiction, documentary, feature, and short films from Indonesia and around the world. Last year, the 2024 festival included:

🎬 60 Films from 25 Countries

🌟 41 Premieres

🎤 100+ Filmmakers, Celebrities & Industry Professionals

👥 5,600+ Attendees

Industry professionals recognize the festival for its forums where filmmakers collaborate and share, establishing affiliations that create programs that foster cultural exchange and support community development that inspires the next generation of creatives.

The festival is endorsed by both national and regional governments for its cultural, educational, and economic contributions to Indonesia’s creative industries. As noted by Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya: “We support Balinale and Sanur as a global-scale film and entertainment industry center.”

📣 FESTIVAL PROGRAM & TICKETS

Film Line-up Announcement: 10 May 2025

Tickets Available Through: tix.id 

For details, visit:  www.balinale.com

📑 FACT SHEET: BALINALE 2025

📸 MEDIA ASSETS

Logos, images, trailers, and video highlights download at: bit.ly/Balinalelogos

Instagram:  @bali.nale

Festival images: Flickr