Bali International Indigenous Film Festival 2019: Stories that Matter

 See the full program here

This year is the second Indigenous Film Festival, hosted by Ranu Welum and David Metcalf Photography, to be held in Bali from May 10-12 2019. 

The festival will again be a wellspring of indigenous renewal and solutions to some of the issues faced by indigenous communities. 

The films will cover a variety of topics including indigenous wisdom, connection with nature, solution focussed alternatives, land rights issues, success stories, forest preservation, and use of technology to support indigenous interests. Great indigenous leaders come forward when armed with education and positivity. Their past can be our future. 

**Please note due to limited capacity at Paradiso theatre, we expect the film festival to be a sell-out, so get in early and secure your ticket.**

Ticketing:

- Children 14 years and under receive 50% off ticket prices including Early bird.

- Special KITAS rates only available if purchased at Paradiso Theatre and presentation of valid ID (Early Bird tickets does not apply).

Rundown of events:

May 10 Opening night at Njana Tilem Museum, Mas, Ubud, Bali 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 

Opening night  Njana Tilem Museum Jl Raya Mas Ubud  5 pm.  Indigenous blessing ceremony and honouring of the ancestors. This will be followed by an indigenous traditional dance. Three feature documentary films will be screened, followed by Q&A with the directors. *Food and Beverage are available for purchase. 

May 11, 12  Paradiso Theatre from 10:00 am - 11:00 pm 

10:00 am to 4:00 pm > Short documentaries (7-20 mins) will be shown. Selected documentaries Q&A and discussion with the director/producer. 

5:00 pm to 11:00 pm > Feature films will be shown. Selected films will be followed by Q&A sessions with directors

The objectives of the festival are: 

• to raise awareness about the indigenous cultures of Indonesia and beyond
• to allow for indigenous filmmakers to meet, collaborate, share their films, inspire each other.
• to explore new ways of working together to ensure the voice of indigenous people reaches a larger audience 
• Using film as a way to tell stories to strengthen heritage and cultural identity in the indigenous communities.
• to raise funds to support  Indigenous Film Makers in Indonesia 
• Bring together indigenous people from all over the world

The Ranu Welum Young Indigenous Film Maker Project arms young people with the tools they need to educate communities and present solutions to pressing indigenous community issues through short, impactful documentaries. The project enables young filmmakers to attend film festivals, participate in Ranu Welum training programs and access equipment. 

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