On August 29, 2025, Layar Institut Seni Indonesia unfolded in full force. The cool Yogyakarta night, 245 unwavering pairs of eyes, and a screen standing tall at the heart of the Boulevard campus. This was more than just a film screening it was a statement. A cinema space does not always need thick walls; sometimes, it only needs people willing to sit and watch.
Yogyakarta, August 29, 2025 – After traveling to three cities across Java and visiting various film communities in Yogyakarta, Sewon Screening finally returned home with the Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Screen program. This event took place at the ISI Yogyakarta Boulevard, right in front of the Rectorate Building. The ISI Screen was an extension of the Faculty Screenings previously held by Sewon Screening, combining the Faculty of Fine Arts Screen and the Faculty of Performing Arts Screen to represent the diverse artistic expressions nurtured at ISI Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta, July 20, 2025 – Serving as the highlight of the Grebek Komunitas series, Grebek Massal wrapped up the outreach program with a grand film screening event. In collaboration with Sender Coffee, the event welcomed local film communities and the general public from Yogyakarta to enjoy an evening of screenings and networking. This gathering offered a valuable space for young filmmakers to build connections and explore future collaborations.
Yogyakarta, July 20, 2025 – Bringing a fresh burst of energy at the beginning of its new decade, Sewon Screening 11 launched a special program titled “Grebek Komunitas”, held in mid-July. The program visited three universities in Yogyakarta and collaborated with local film community forums. Among them were Kine Klub UMY (Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta), EMAC EDSA UNY (Yogyakarta State University), and Forum Film MMTC (Multimedia Training Center). This initiative served as a form of appreciation for the film community ecosystem that has supported and collaborated with Sewon Screening since its inception a decade ago.
Semarang, June 20, 2025 – After stopping by the City of Heroes, Sewon Screening 11 continued its roadshow screenings and made its second visit to Kota Lama, Semarang. In this edition of Layar Tandang Semarang, Sewon Screening collaborated with Sineroom, a Semarang-based alternative cinema collective focused on film exhibition and appreciation. The event was also supported by Tekodeko and Rumah Pohan, both celebrating their 10th anniversaries this year by providing the venue for the screening. Adding to the excitement, Layar Indonesiana joined as a partner and sponsor, presenting the “NGOBRAS” (Ngobrol Bahas Sinema) session an open discussion centered around ideas for the Layar Indonesiana 2025 Short Film Production Competition.
Sewon Screening 11 returns at the dawn of a new decade. After a successful Layar Tandang debut in the City of Heroes, Surabaya, the festival has now arrived in Semarang the historic City of Atlas. This stop marks another milestone in the vibrancy of local cinema, as Sewon Screening 11 lands with a powerful program and opens not just one, but two doors of opportunity, the Sewon Short Film Fund for community filmmakers, and the Layar Indonesiana Short Film Production Competition with national reach.
