LOS ANGELES INDONESIAN FILM FESTIVAL (LAIFF) 2026

LAIFF 2026 Film Screenings: Four Seasons in Java, My Plastic Mother, The Last Fifteen Minutes & K*ll K*ll BANG BANG.
About this Event

(Left) Four Seasons in Java (Empat Musim Pertiwi) | dir. Kamila Andini

Indonesia’s Official Submission for the 2027 Oscars for Best International Feature Film!

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kamila Andini, Four Seasons in Java follows a woman returning to her hometown after spending two decades in Pr*son to rebuild her life. There, she finds power in things that have been abandoned: discarded electronic devices that mysteriously light up and a community of outcasts living on the fringes of society. But coming home also means confronting the four men who sent her to Pr*son and now rule the village. Together with the outcasts, Pertiwi begins to uncover the darkness that still haunts the place - and the past she thought she had left behind. Selected for prestigious international film festivals, including Toronto (TIFF) and Busan (BIFF), this powerful drama is a must-watch celebration of Indonesian cinema.

(Right) My Plastic Mother (Anak Macan) | dir. Amar Haikal

Indonesia’s Official Submission for the 2027 Oscars for Best Live Action Short Film!

Amar Haikal is an Indonesian film director and screenwriter known for his evocative storytelling and exploration of complex themes. Born on January 3, 2000, in Jakarta, Indonesia, he pursued film directing at the Jakarta Institute of Arts.

Amar’s films often delve into intricate subjects, including masculinity and personal identity, reflecting his commitment to addressing nuanced social issues. His notable works include “Bising” (International title: Chorus of The Wounded Birds) is an Official Selection in Busan International Short Film Festival 2025, Toronto Reel-Asian 2024 is the National Competition Winner at Minikino Film Week 2023.

(Left) The Last Fifteen Minutes | dir. Edo Natasha

Edo Natasha is an Indonesian-American director, writer, and editor whose storytelling bridges Eastern and Western cultures. A US Army combat veteran and 2024 Academy Gold Rising alumnus, Edo brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to his work. His experience spans short films, music videos, and TV pilots, as well as international productions, including coaching Colin Farrell in Bahasa Indonesia for Apple TV+’s Sugar. His work has appeared on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and Hawaiian Airlines.
(Right) K*ll K*ll BANG BANG | dir. William Adiguna

William is an Indonesian filmmaker based in Los Angeles. He is currently pursuing an MFA in Film & Television Production at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Before moving to Los Angeles, he spent three years working as an Assistant Producer at an Indonesian film studio, where he contributed to the development and production of several feature films and television series.
As a writer, director, and producer, William has made short films that have been selected to several international film festivals.
William is drawn to genre storytelling with a particular interest in stories that explore contemporary social and cultural issues. He is currently developing projects in both Indonesia and the United States.

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See you at LAIFF 2026!