LAIFF 2019
Peak of Growth
Overview
Peak of Growth
LAIFF reached a major milestone with Indonesian Film Week, bringing some of Indonesia's most renowned creative figures, including author Leila S. Chudori, actors Dian Sastrowardoyo and Bayu Skak, and director Angga Dwimas Sasongko, to Los Angeles. The program expanded LAIFF's reach and influence while deepening connections between Indonesian cinema, Hollywood, and international audiences.
- Date
- October 16–20, 2019
- Venue
- Ray Stark Family Theatre & James Bridges Theater, Los Angeles
Selected Films
Films Screened
Feature Films
- 27 Steps of May
- Aruna & Lidahnya (Aruna & Her Palate)
- Critical Eleven
- Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody
- Keluarga Cemara (Cemara's Family)
- Kulari Ke Pantai (Run to the Beach)
- Laut Bercerita (The Sea Speaks His Name)
- Yowis Ben
Talks & Panels
Discussions
The Process of Book to Film Adaptations — Challenges & Opportunity
Panelists: Akira Mizuta Lippit — Moderator (Vice Dean of Faculty, USC School of Cinematic Arts), Dian Sastrowardoyo, Angga Dwimas Sasongko, Leila S. Chudori
Q&A Session for Yowis Ben with Bayu Skak
Panelists: Bayu Skak
