OFFICIAL SELECTION
At the heart of UCIFEST 16, Official Selection highlights the boldest, most compelling works chosen from hundreds of submissions!
From groundbreaking animations to thought-provoking narratives — these are the films that stood out and demanded to be seen. Celebrate the voices shaping the future of storytelling on screen!
Rubbish Boy
Directed by Fajar Ghifari & Iman Tegar
Bagus receives a warning letter from school after getting into a fight over a doll he always brings with him. He is told to bring his parents to meet with the teacher. But when he gives the letter to his father, he is met with violence and rejected. Left on his own, Bagus must face the consequences at school alone.
Drama, Indonesia, 11 minutes 4 seconds.
Screen Time
Directed by Yumna Taqiyyah
Three-year-old Bobi is glued to cartoons on his phone. It rings-the screen goes dark. His mother, stressed, gives it back. Relief. But now he can't stop scrolling. Strange videos keep appearing. Bobi no longer sees the world around him. Will he ever put it down?
Horror, Indonesia, 5 minutes 27 seconds.
Kde Domov Muj
Directed by Haekal Abrar Muthahari Hasyim
1970 Czechoslovakia Prague, Rookie agent Tomás Novak of the StB Counter-Intelligence is tasked to stalk an Indonesian diplomat for Warsaw, Hadi Hartono, who without any known reason flew early and is headed towards Prague instead, carrying a nondescript box.
Historical Spy Drama, Indonesia-Czech, 13 minutes 14 seconds.
404
Directed by Prihatna Riski Enandi
In an age of ruin known as the "Zaman Edan," there lives a slave named Arundaya. Arundaya is bound in body and soul by a mysterious figure named Batara Kala. In this time of destruction, all Arundaya longs for is freedom from the grip of his master.
Drama, Indonesia, 15 minutes 48 seconds.
Nugroho Barbershop
Directed by Felix Dustin Jonathan
After being warned by his school about his long hair, Jojo, a Chinese-Indonesian boy, is forced to cut it. On the way to the barbershop with his father, Afung, Jojo struggles with fear and anxiety-his long hair made him feel confident.
Drama, Indonesia, 17 minutes 30 seconds.
Remember Me
Directed by Ade Riadi Cen
An elderly woman reminisces about precious moments with her grandchild, cherishing memories filled with love and joy. As the years go by, she quietly wonders if her grandchild still remembers her fondly-and whether everything she did was enough to leave a lasting mark on their heart.
Drama, Indonesia, 3 minutes 14 seconds.
Mereka Yang Tertinggal
Directed by Rr. Audrey Nafidza Rizkyantira
Ridho, a homeless boy, struggles at school where he's judged and punished for being different. After running away, his teacher, Ms. Dewi, follows clues to find him. She discovers Ridho lives in a shelter, where he teaches other homeless children—revealing his quiet strength and unseen dedication to learning.
Drama, Indonesia, 15 minutes 41 seconds.
