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Indonesian Consulate General in Perth Promotes Indonesia Through Film Festival in Western Australia

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VOInews, Perth: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Perth is once again promoting Indonesian culture through the *Road to Indonesia–Western Australia Film Festival (IWAFF) 2025*. This film festival took place from October 1-6, 2024, across various venues in the city of Perth, Western Australia, as part of the preparations for the upcoming IWAFF 2025.
 
In a press release issued by KJRI Perth in Jakarta on Tuesday (10/7), the Indonesian Consul General in Perth, Listiana Operananta, highlighted the power of film as a universal language that resonates with a broad audience. "Film is an effective medium for promoting Indonesia, as it can be understood and appreciated by all," she stated.
 
The festival was held at multiple venues, including Murdoch University and Curtin University, which hosted film screenings as well as discussions on the world of cinema. Some of the featured films included "Eksil" by Lola Amaria and "Orpa" by Qun Film.
 
KJRI Perth collaborated with the Department of Culture and Tourism of East Java Province in showcasing 25 short films from East Javanese filmmakers. These films were screened at the Backlot Cinema and the Western Australia State Library in Perth, presenting the richness of Indonesian culture and the creativity of Indonesian filmmakers to an international audience.
 
In addition to the film screenings, Murdoch University and Curtin University also organized special workshops on documentary filmmaking. These workshops provided a platform for young filmmakers to share knowledge and experiences, while also strengthening the ties between the creative communities of Indonesia and Western Australia.
 
The "Road to IWAFF 2025" event also featured a screening of *Onde Mande*, a film by Visinema, which is a comedic drama depicting the traditional life of the Minangkabau people in West Sumatra. The screening received enthusiastic responses from the Western Australian public, who were eager to learn more about Indonesian culture through cinema.
 
The festival concluded with the screening of 25 short films by East Javanese filmmakers, spanning a wide range of genres including drama, horror, comedy, and documentary. This series of events is expected to strengthen the relationship between East Java and Western Australia, particularly in the field of creative industries, and to pave the way for the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the *Sister Province/State* partnership between the two regions.
 
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