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Gombal From Home (2020) – Virtual Relationships and Fake Identities.
Loneliness during the pandemic becomes the central theme of “Gombal From Home”. The film tells the story of Eka, a young man who seeks attention and companionship through a dating application by using a fake identity. At first, the virtual relationship feels exciting and comforting, but the lies he creates slowly give rise to more complicated emotional conflicts.
Palsubuuk! (2023) – The Disaster of Social Media Hoaxes
Amid the rapid advancement of technology, there are still people who are not fully prepared to face it. This lack of preparedness is clearly portrayed in Palsubuuk!, a film that tells the story of the downfall of a meatball stall caused by a single irresponsible social media post. Through this film, we do not merely witness a cliché comedy-drama, but also a real issue that feels very close to everyday life.
Bersama Membangun Negeri (2023) — Grassroots Visits and Staged Tears
In Bersama Membangun Negeri, the most disturbing thing is not merely about a corrupt politician, but about how Heni shows absolutely no empathy toward Satinah, casually asking her — an elderly widow in the village — to cry in front of a campaign camera. No longer done in secret, but openly, as if it were something completely normal.
Anxietus Domicupus (2021) — A Delivery Courier and Her Anxiety
Language is typically one of the first cues audiences use to determine a character's identity in a film. The words someone chooses and the accent they carry can reveal their origins and personality. In this film, however, the language spoken is an entirely invented one, a fusion of Javanese, Japanese, and Latin that sounds distinctly foreign to the ear.
Trashtalk — Measuring Humanity Through Unconventional Humor
Comedy cinema is often associated with polished lighting, precise shot composition, and visually pleasing aesthetics carefully crafted to draw out laughter.
Seribu Kunang-Kunang di Jakarta (2020) — A Creative Interpretation of Poetry Through Film
Seribu Kunang-Kunang di Jakarta is an adaptation of a poem by Joko Pinurbo, brought to life as a short film directed by Anindya Erviana Madalina. The film follows a poet who encounters a young Chinese-Indonesian girl carrying the moon on a night in May 1998, a year that left a dark mark on Indonesian history, defined by the inhumane tragedy that targeted the Chinese-Indonesian community as victims of racial violence.

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What Happens When Cinema Meets Visual Art?
On August 26, 2026, mats were spread out in front of the Visual Art Management Department, where a crowd made up mostly of
September to Sewon – Institut Seni Indonesia Screen Marks the Finale of Sewon Screening 11 Pre-Events
Yogyakarta, August 29, 2025 - After traveling to three cities across Java and visiting various film communities in Yogyakarta, Sewon Screening finally returned
Grebek Massal Solidifies Sewon Screening Ties with Yogyakarta Film Communities
Yogyakarta, July 20, 2025 – Serving as the highlight of the Grebek Komunitas series, Grebek Massal wrapped up the outreach program with a
Sewon Screening Strengthens Its Network Through “Grebek Komunitas”
Yogyakarta, July 20, 2025 – Bringing a fresh burst of energy at the beginning of its new decade, Sewon Screening 11 launched a
A Room to Watch, A Room to Converse—An Alternative Screening in Semarang’s Kota Lama
Semarang, June 20, 2025 - After stopping by the City of Heroes, Sewon Screening 11 continued its roadshow screenings and made its second
Sneaking into the City of Heroes Disrupting the Comfort of Viewing in Surabaya
“Ready Yourself, Desire Awaits!” The name of the Layar Tandang Surabaya program was chosen to reflect the overarching theme of Sewon Screening 11

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Put Down Your Phone and Tune Into the Buzz of Malioboro Night
Malioboro, May 23 2026. As the conversation around social media often goes, it cuts both ways, bringing both benefits and drawbacks into our daily lives.
When Literature Dissolves into Cinema: The Layar Lanskap Kaliurang Screening
This edition, Layar Lanskap: Kaliurang, carried a distinctly experimental spirit, one steeped in deep literary sensibility.
Layar Kenduren: Where Barriers Dissolve in the Act of Remembering
Yogyakarta, April 25, 2026 — “Layar Kenduren” marks the first pre-event activity of Sewon Screening 12. The barriers that once confined memory were gently lifted through the films screened that evening.
The Curtain Falls on the Pre-Events, Sewon Screening 11 Main Event Dates Finally Announced!
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.
Anchoring in the City of Atlas: From Communities to the National Stage—Two Open Film Funding Opportunities
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.
Sewon Screening Shows Its Colors at Layar Tandang Surabaya
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.

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Getting to Know Magnis Putri Exela Festival Manager of Sewon Screening 10 ‘Persistence’
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?
So, What’s the Point of All Our Hard Work in Making Films?
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.

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Resonance Corner: Weaving Stories Within a Space of Resonance

Sewon Screening is a film festival that has run every year for over a decade. With each edition, it has introduced a wealth of new films and programs, each built around its own theme. This year, Sewon Screening 12 returns under the theme “Resonance,” bringing with it a lineup of programs designed to offer participants something fresh, among them, Resonance Corner.

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What Happens When Cinema Meets Visual Art?

On August 26, 2026, mats were spread out in front of the Visual Art Management Department, where a crowd made up mostly of students from the Faculty of Visual Art gathered. As they waited for the films to begin, the lively atmosphere that night was further heightened by the MC’s endless stream of jokes. Cheers and enthusiastic applause accompanied the program director’s remarks and the reading of the program notes for Layar Seni Rupa, titled “Uncomfortable Green.”

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Bringing Cinema Into School Free Periods on a Mission to Cultivate the Next Generation

Yogyakarta, July 16, 2026 — Fifty students packed into a screening room to watch four films under the banner “The Sweet Intoxication of Love.” The newly launched program from Sewon Screening offered a welcome breath of fresh air for students weary from the daily grind. They threw themselves into Layar Jamkos with visible enthusiasm, channeling exactly the kind of youthful energy Sewon Screening had hoped to spark.

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Exhausted? Watching a Film Might Be the Answer

Our daily routine lately feels increasingly monotonous. Classes from morning to afternoon, assignments chasing us late into the night, and then it all winds down with doomscrolling TikTok or Reels until dawn. The original intention was simply to find some entertainment to unwind. But instead of feeling refreshed, our heads end up pounding even harder, and our hearts get gnawed at by FOMO from an endless stream of bite-sized content. If you’re also starting to feel burned out by that exhausting vicious cycle of social media algorithms, now might be the perfect time to take a break through film.

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