In the midst of East Java’s efforts to build a creative economy ecosystem driven by young talent, six students from Surabaya took a step further. Through the CineLink Youth East Java x Busan 2025  program, they represented Indonesia at the international film forums Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)  and Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM)  in South Korea. The program, initiated by Fauzan Abdillah , founder of Figuratif Pictures  and Director of INFIS Surabaya , marks a

SURABAYA, KOMPAS.com - Six students from Surabaya, East Java, succeeded in bringing home prestigious film awards from the 2025 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). They are Muhammad Sadid Al Muhasibi (15) in the Best Bold Idea category, Almira Nindyawati Risandriya (15) in the Best Fresh Voice category, Dafa Hayfa Asyabyl Suwardi (16) in the Best Future Story category, Bryan Wibowo Sudariman (16) in the Best Visual Impact category, Reyna Nalini Zarri (15) in the Best Ch

Two students from Muhammadiyah 2 Senior High School Surabaya (SMAMDA), Almira Nindyawati Risandriya and Reyna Nalini Zarri, have achieved remarkable success at the CineLink Youth 2025 event held at Exhibition Center 2, BEXCO, Busan, South Korea, on Monday (September 22, 2025). Both received international recognition in the categories of Best Fresh Voice (Almira) and Changemaker Pitch (Reyna). CineLink Youth is an international forum that brings together young students from va