Welcome
to Cirebon, a place with famous for its kingdoms and
kind-hearted people.
Cirebon itself is known as Grage
in the Cirebon dialect of Javanese language, which came from the
words "Negara Gede", meaning "Great Kingdom." As a port city,
Cirebon attracts visitors and settlers from elsewhere in
Indonesia and from other nations as well. The city's West and
Central Java border location have seen its history influenced by
both Sundanese and Javanese culture as well as Arab and Chinese
The
Cirebon International Film Festival wishes to make the
island and the culture famous internationally to honor the
profound art the island has and the bravery of the Indonesian
ancestors. We want to communicate the art of filmmaking and the
modern film industry with the past, to honor the uniqueness of
our culture and tradition and the good value systems that have
been firmly held by our heroes and ancestors.
Cirebon
International Film Festival invites all filmmakers, newcomers,
film enthusiast, and students to shine their masterpiece in our
Festival and make their voice heard through the work of art.
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Awards
Ceremony will be held and hosted in Cirebon, West Java, in
cooperation with the government of Cirebon and the Royal Palace
in Cirebon. Many kings and queens from Nusantara will be
invited. The festival will also be featuring screenings,
film-making workshops, and a special meet-and-greet with the
king. Winning filmmakers will also be introduced to the Cirebon
custom and tradition.
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