Layar Lokal Film Festival (7)

Festival Start: 11 Dezember 2026      Festival Ende: 14 Dezember 2026

The Layar Lokal Film Festival (LLoFF) is an annual short film festival in Indonesia focused on the development, appreciation, and strengthening of the local film ecosystem. Initiated by the Sidoarjo Filmmakers Association (ASFIS) under the auspices of the Delta Citra Sinema Foundation, the festival has evolved from a regional appreciation space into a national-scale platform that bridges the works of independent filmmakers with the general public, while also bringing together various creative sectors such as art, culture, and tourism.

Theme & Spirit of the 7th Edition
The 7th Layar Lokal Film Festival (LLOFF 7) is a cinema event that consistently serves as an epicenter for appreciation, exhibition, and distribution for alternative cinematic works, particularly in East Java and Indonesia. Carrying the grand theme "Suara-suara Baru" (New Voices), this festival acts as a space for young filmmakers and fresh perspectives that dare to push the boundaries of conventional narrative. The festival is scheduled to take place over 4 days, from December 11-14, 2026, at Rumah Budaya Malik Ibrahim, Sidoarjo.

Below is an explanation of the programs included in LLoFF 7:

#Screening Programs
This program is divided into several competition and non-competition categories:

- Layar Delta (Competition): A specific competition category to appreciate the local uniqueness, issues, and filmmakers of the East Java region.
- Layar Nusantara (Competition): A national-scale short film competition category that captures the representation of contemporary Indonesian dynamics.
- Layar Asia (Competition): A regional Asia-level competition category that presents a variety of aesthetic and cultural perspectives from various countries in Asia.
- Layar Wani (Non-Competition): A screening program that curates selected short films with artistic courage and unique narrative exploration.
- Special Screening: A special screening of exclusive selected films outside of the festival's main competition program.

#Non-Screening Programs
In addition to film screenings, the festival provides educational and networking spaces for cinema enthusiasts:

- Camera Workshop: An educational technical class regarding cinematography and the utilization of the latest camera technology.
- Jatim Film Dialogue: A panel discussion space that maps the ecosystem, funding, and existence of local East Javanese cinema.
- Tamasya (Excursion): Informal networking activities between communities and delegates at selected destinations.

All of these activities are designed to create an intimate and sacred festival atmosphere, combining the historical-cultural values of Sidoarjo with the contemporary cinematic ideas brought by the participants.

Hope and Impact
The 7th Layar Lokal Film Festival is committed to being more than just a venue for film screenings; it aims to be a vibrant public space. The festival is expected to spark the emergence of new talent in the Indonesian film industry, strengthen the position of community cinema as a pillar of culture, and drive the local creative economy in a sustainable manner.

“Let’s celebrate our stories, because local cinema is the face of our nation’s identity, one that never ceases to shine.”

- The Golden Mud Award is presented to the best short film from East Java in the Layar Delta Program;

- The Golden Indonesian Short Award is presented to the best Indonesian short film in the Layar Nusantara Program;

- The Asian Perspective Award is presented to the best Asian film in the Layar Asia Program;

- The Best Director and Best Screenplay Awards are presented to films entered in the competition program in any category (Layar Delta/ Layar Nusantara/ Layar Asia);

- The Special Audience Choice Award is presented to all films screened at the festival without exception.

1. Layar Lokal Film Festival is organized by Yayasan Delta Citra Sinema.

2. The festival organizes non-competitive and Competition sections.

The selection committee decides which sections a movie can participate in.

3. Registration is open from September 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

4. We accept short fiction films (Not Documentaries), in HD format. We do NOT screen movies in DCP, DVD, or Blu-ray formats.

5. We only accept Films released in 2024 to 2026.

6. Fill out the online registration form through our website; be sure to submit the Registration Form, Preview Copies (we strongly encourage film submission to provide Online Safe Screening) of the following films and materials for the film catalog, website, and promotion;

i. Synopsis
ii. Cast and Crew List
iii. Technical Information (screening format, running time, sound, screen ratio, speed, language, subtitles)
iv. List of Dialogs in Indonesian (if any)
v. Director's biography and filmography. (half page)
vi. Director's photograph - high quality
vii. 1 - 3 high quality still photos from the movie
viii. Festivals/Awards/Exhibitions - complete updated list
ix. Production Company/Sales Company/Contact
x. Director's statement and/or Curator's comments (if applicable)
xi. Press Kit/review (if available)
xii. Movie website and link to movie trailer.

7. Must include Indonesian/English subtitles in the movie/hardsub (if movie is in local language)

8. By submitting a movie to the Festival, you agree to these rules. The festival management reserves the right to manage cases that are not restricted by these regulations.