Jakarta World Cinema Week 2024 Officially Opened With Substance Film Screening

JAKARTA - The Jakarta World Cinema Week 2024 annual film festival is officially open at the CGV Grand Indonesia. This opening event coincided with the celebration of the 8th anniversary of the digital film platform KlikFilm, adding to the vibrant celebration of that night.

The opening night began with a special performance from Eki Dance Studio led by Alim Sudio. Eki Dance Studio's energetic and artistic dance successfully presented a stunning performance, making a spectacular opening for this prestigious event.

After a series of openings, the core show featured the screening of the film Substance, a cinematic work starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis totaling. This film is one of the exclusive dishes at the Jakarta World Cinema Week, introducing world-class cinemas to Indonesian audiences.

This opening ceremony was also attended by a number of well-known celebrities and filmmakers in the country. Some of the celebrities who were also present included Hanna Al Rashid, Marissa Anita. Their presence adds to the excitement and enthusiasm of the audience present at this event.

Not only from celebrities, this event was also attended by top Indonesian filmmakers who also supported the development of the local film industry. One of the guests of honor who attended was Selman Nacar, the director of the film Hesitation Worst, which is widely known at various international film festivals. In addition, the Jakarta World Cinema 2024 also received attention from the foreign media Variety who was present covering this event.

Apart from being the opening event for JWC 2024, this event is also a special moment in celebrating the 8th anniversary of KlikFilm's success as a digital film platform. For eight years, KlikFilm has presented quality films from various parts of the world and provided space for local filmmakers to present their work to a wider audience.

Direktur KlikFilm, Frederica mengungkapkan, rasa bersyukurnya akhirnya festival JWC 2024 dapat kembali hadir. Memasuki tahun ketiga, Jakarta World Cinema 2024, semakin beragam dan inklusif, dengan lineup film dari berbagai berbagai negara yang menentangkan batas cerita, bahasa, dan budaya, dengan proses curasi yang ketat untuk memilih 120 film dari 61 negara. JWC 2024 kali ini menghadirkan First Feature Competition, yang bertujutung mendukung talenta-ketitas baru di dunia film. Semogakan Jakarta World Cinema bisa menjadi ruang inspirasi bagi sineas, penikmat film, dan masyarakat luas, serta terima kasih kepada sponsor, mitra, dan penonton berta, dan penonton loyal atas dukungan pada dukungan mereka. Selama berfestival, ujarnya.

The same thing was conveyed by the 2024 JWC Festival Director Shandy Gasela. Jakarta World Cinema 2024 celebrates the important role of cinema as a medium that connects various global and local perspectives, as well as enriching the dynamic city culture like Jakarta. This festival places the film as a reflection of the reality, dreams, beauty, and challenges facing the world. Through the creative dialogue created, the Jakarta World Cinema is not only a place for film screening, but also a space to expand insight and build cultural bridges that celebrate diversity, connecting great ideas from all over the world," he said.

About Jakarta World Cinema Week 2024

Jakarta World Cinema Week 2024 is an annual film festival organized by KlikFilm, with the aim of introducing international cinemas and providing platforms for local and global filmmakers to collaborate and share inspiration. This festival will last until, featuring selected films from various countries and presenting discussion sessions with film industry directors and actors.

With the screening of quality films and the presence of well-known stars, Jakarta World Cinema Week 2024 is expected to continue to strengthen appreciation for global cinema works in Indonesia. JWC 2024 is present from September 21 to September 28, 2024, and can be watched online at KlikFilm and Offline at the CGV Grand Indonesia cinema.