Complete Line-up & Premieres Unveiled
28 May 2024, Bali – Bali International Film Festival (Balinale) will be held 1-7 June at Festival Screening Partner Cinépolis, Plaza Renon, Denpasar, and at Festival Hotel & Venue Partner InterContinental Bali Sanur Resort where the festival will transform Sanur into a destination for global cinema and entertainment.
Balinale is Indonesia’s premier film festival with a 17-year history of screening hundreds of domestic and international films for thousands of film enthusiasts. This year’s edition promises to continue its tradition of enlightening minds and opening hearts with a diverse and compelling selection of 60 films from 25 countries with 45 of them premieres.
A first peek of just some of our films:
- Point of Change Rebecca Coley, United Kingdom
- Othelo, The Great Lucas H. Rossi dos Santos, Brazil
- The Gospel of The Beast Sheron Dayoc, Philippines
- Daaaaaali! Quentin Dupieux, France
- And That’s for This Christmas Peter Vulchev, Bulgaria
- The Steak Kiarash Dagar Mohebi, Iran
- Dhvani – The Sound Around Anurag Dwivedi, India
- I’m Hip John Edward Musker, United States
- The Architecture of Love Teddy Soeriaatmadja, Indonesia
Complete List of Films can be found at www.balinale.com
Festival Passes can be purchased at Balinale’s Online Travel Experience Partner Pelago. Online Ticketing Partner Loket offers festival passes and tickets to individual film showtimes.
Holds Talks on the Future & Economics of Asian Cinema
Balinale is recognized internationally for the diversity of its programming and demonstrates the power of film to drive cultural and commercial growth and development in Indonesia.
Associated events, workshops, and seminars include its annual Bali Film Forum where we will delve into the multifaceted world of cinema with a distinguished panel of speakers, including government
representatives at the forefront of legislation, investors, and philanthropists investing in the film industry, as well as producers and directors who represent the new wave in Asian cinema.
Balinale 2024 will showcase six exceptional films that offer a glimpse into the vibrant world of Hong Kong cinema as part of Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation. For the third time, Balinale is associated with the Asian Film Awards Academy, which will present these films with a delegation of Hong Kong filmmakers
The festival holds the honor of receiving the endorsement of Indonesian National and Provincial Governments for its proven efforts in delivering cultural, political, and economic benefits to the country.
Balinale is known for its specialized knowledge and importance in promoting Indonesian cinema, art, and culture showcasing local stories, and encouraging the growth of the domestic creative industries. An important part of its commitment to the community is supporting established and aspiring local filmmakers with workshops and exchange programs.
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About Balinale:
Bali International Film Festival was founded in 2007 by Bali Film Center (BFC), a private company providing professional services and support for international productions throughout Indonesia since 2002. BFC sits on the Board of Directors of the Asian Film Commissions Network of 18 member countries. Other festival affiliations include Asia Pacific Screen Awards, Sundance Film Forward, American Film Showcase, HK International Film Festival, Asian Film Awards Academy, and Art of the Score at The Juilliard School, Center for Innovation in the Arts.
Balinale 2024 Partners:
This year’s Bali International Film Festival is made possible by the generous support of its Festival Hotel & Venue Partners InterContinental Bali Sanur Resort, Holiday Inn Bali Sanur Hotel, Festival Screening Partner Cinepolis, Venue Partner Plaza Renon, Supporting Partners Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Affiliate Program Sponsors and Event Co-hosts Asian Film Awards Academy, Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office Jakarta, American-Indonesian Cultural Education Foundation, PR & Communications Partner, D&A (Darmawan Nagara Abiyasa) and Sinemata, Online Ticketing Partner Loket.com, and Online Travel Experience Partner Pelago.
