It was initiated by the Tourism and Creative Economy Department of Jakarta in 2021, aimed to support the revival of the film industry post the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia.
[1] In addition to film screenings and awards, the festival also features talk programs, masterclasses, a short film production funding called Jakarta Film Fund, and a producer's lab.
The inaugural edition of Jakarta Film Week was held on 18 to 21 November 2021, took place at the CGV Grand Indonesia, Metropole XXI, and Ashley Hotel.
[2] The Jakarta Film Week is organised in various sections:[3] Other programs are held in addition to film screenings, including:[4][5] A number of awards are handed out each year, including:[6][7][8] The Global Feature Award is presented to the best international feature film screened during the Global Feature program.
The Direction Award is presented to the best Indonesian feature film screened during the festival.