Balinale Founder Explains The Role Of Film Festivals At The World Industrial Forum

World Film Festival Leader's Forum (ist)

JAKARTA - Along with the enthusiasm of the film industry in Indonesia, film festivals are increasingly lively and diverse. Bali International Film Festival founder and President Deborah Gabinetti explained the role of film festivals for industrial advancement in the World Film Industry Conference in Macau on 30-31 March.

The topics raised in the World Film Festival Leader's Forum are Post-Covid-19 Global Cinema Growth and Trends and Characteristics, Problems, and International Film Festival Solutions.

Other panelists include Catherine totaling, New Zealand International Film Festival Chair and Blueskin Films award-winning producer, and Joanne Goh, Founder and Chair of the Malaysia International Film Festival and Jazzy Pictures Executive Producer.

The discussion was moderated byatured Hu, professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, American Film and Drama Guild member, and famous director. As one of the most famous film industry meetings, the World Film Industry Conference invites producers, distributors, and directors from around the world to share their perspectives, expertise, and experiences with experts in the sector.

The event was opened by Dr. Wilfred Wong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Development Council, and Mr. Zhu Ting, Chairman of the World Film Industry Conference. Gabinetti is one of the famous figures in the film business, known for his love of making independent films and his dedication to fostering cross-cultural understanding through films.

Since he founded the Bali International Film Festival (also known as Balinale) in 2007, this event has become one of the leading film festivals in Southeast Asia, featuring the best films from Indonesia and internationally, and is known as a gathering place for global creativity.

In addition, Gabinetti is the director of the Bali Film Center, which has a long history of providing quality production services throughout Indonesia for the best programs by some of the most talented professionals in the world.

Gabinetti discussed his experience in carrying out successful film festivals, his views on the condition of independent films, and his ideas on how film festivals can encourage cross-cultural understanding at the World Film Festival Leader's Forum.

"I am honored to be able to participate in the Global Industry Conference. I look forward to participating in deep discussions and stimulating the growth of the film industry in Southeast Asia and its surroundings, as well as exploring strategies to support independent films and cross-cultural dialogue," Gabinetti said in a media release received by VOI, Thursday, April 6.

The Bali International Film Festival (Balinale) will be held on June 1-4. This year's 16th edition promises programs with various films and events celebrating the arts and handicrafts of making films with international classes.