A father is often seen as the bearer of the heaviest burdens within a household. He is expected to provide, to protect, and to endure life’s pressures to ensure the survival of his family. But what happens when the very system designed to support society actually obstructs a father’s ability to meet his family’s most basic needs such as access to nutritious food?
What are we supposed to do when the most precious thing in life is taken away too soon, too suddenly, and far too painfully? Especially when we are still so young, our souls still fragile, and the world still unexplored. How do children, who haven’t even learned how to cope with pain, swallow a reality they never asked for? How do they react when the world they know suddenly shifts, crumbles, and leaves only emptiness?
What happens when a classic love story like the Ramayana is no longer portrayed on a grand stage, but instead grounded in the raw, unforgiving reality of urban street life beneath tattered traditional costumes, amid the roar of traffic and the glow of streetlights that never truly dim?
“Ready Yourself, Desire Awaits!”
The name of the Layar Tandang Surabaya program was chosen to reflect the overarching theme of Sewon Screening 11 Resistance. It draws from narratives about strong desires that arise but must contend with challenges and ideological differences. In such circumstances, a fundamental question emerges:
Surabaya, 2025 — Sewon Screening returns with a new statement: to bring films to more audiences. In its official statement, this film festival is intended for all groups. But in reality, many new viewers still don’t really understand what a film festival is, how to enjoy it, and why the experience of watching at a festival is different.
Sewon Screening as a student film festival driven by the collective of the ISI Yogyakarta Film and Television Student Association, once again drew attention during the celebration of its 10th edition last year. Behind its success stands Magnis Putri Exela, the Festival Manager, who led and managed the festival under the theme of Persistence. So, what was Magnis’ journey like throughout managing Sewon Screening 10?
The world might be modern now, but outdoor cinemas or layar tancap, as we call them are still beloved and eagerly awaited. There’s a growing nostalgia for the past, when outdoor screenings were part of everyday life. Watching a movie together under the stars has become rare, but the demand for that cozy, communal experience remains strong. In many places, people still long to relive those moments back when cinemas weren’t as luxurious or crowded as they are today. What makes layar tancap even more special? Most of them are completely free! Anyone can come, enjoy a film, and build connections no ticket required.
Creating a film is an incredible achievement. But it means nothing if no one watches it. Sadly, this is often the case for many of us young filmmakers our films end up collecting dust after the production phase simply because we didn’t plan our distribution well. In fact, film distribution is a crucial bridge. It’s not just the producer or director who feels proud; the entire crew finally sees that their hard work has paid off when the film reaches an audience.
In a tradition passed down through generations, a stage is set an arena where cheers erupt, and wagers are placed. It is a space that calls upon human ego, where the louder the crowd roars, the higher the stakes rise. Such is the world presented in the film Sabung Raptor.
Differences in perspective often become the source of profound and persistent conflict. In many societies, the rejection of difference has been passed down through generations producing cycles of discrimination, injustice, and, at times, violence. When one group feels threatened by the presence of another, the common response tends to be rejection and marginalization, leading ultimately to protracted conflict.
