Yogyakarta, March 31, 2026 — Sewon Screening 12 officially opens open submission film shorts from April 1 to May 15, 2026. Carrying the theme “Resonance,” this agenda once again provides a creative space for filmmakers to convey ideas, voices, and artistic experiences through the medium of cinema.
Through the opening open submission This year, Sewon Screening 12 invites filmmakers to submit their best works in the categories of short fiction films, documentaries, animation, and experimental films. The theme “Resonance” is presented as a curatorial foundation, emphasizing that film is not merely for watching, but also for feeling, absorbing, and leaving a lasting imprint of meaning that continues to vibrate in the audience's memory.
The presence of Sewon Screening 12 reaffirms the commitment of the academic community at ISI Yogyakarta, especially the ecosystem of knowledge and creativity in film and television, in building spaces for appreciation, the distribution of ideas, and the meeting of works and filmmakers. Initiatives like this demonstrate ISI Yogyakarta's active role in nurturing an academic and artistic climate that is open, progressive, and responsive to the developments in contemporary cinema practices.
Registration will be conducted online through the sewonscreening.com website. Based on the information announced by the committee, prospective participants need to access the website, open the Registration section, and then navigate to the Film Submission menu. Participants are also encouraged to read the terms and conditions carefully, fill out the form completely and accurately, and then press the submit button to complete the registration process. Subsequently, participants are asked to await the announcement of the selection results via the official Sewon Screening 12 email.
For the organizers, the theme “Resonance” serves as a marker of the continuity of Sewon Screening's journey, which continuously opens space for new voices. This spirit is reflected in the call for creators to present works that are not only technically and artistically strong but also capable of touching, evoking, and expanding public discourse through visual language.
Opening momentum open submission This also plays an important role in strengthening ISI Yogyakarta's reputation as an art higher education institution that consistently fosters creative talent in the film industry. ISI Yogyakarta is not only a learning space but also continues to demonstrate its role as a fertile ground for creative practice, artistic experimentation, and the development of cultural networks relevant to the dynamics of the times.
The committee invites filmmakers to submit their best works immediately and participate in Sewon Screening 12. More information regarding terms, conditions, and the registration process can be accessed at sewonscreening.com or by contacting Sewon Screening Public Relations at 0856-4112-5301.
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