Citra Award FFI 2024: Celebrating the Supremacy of Indonesian Cinema

TANGERANG - The peak night of the Citra Award Festival Film Indonesia (FFI) 2024, the highest film award event in the country, took place grandly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at ICE BSD, Tangerang. This 44th FFI carries the theme "Marking the Horizon of Indonesian Cinema", which reflects the spirit of exploration and development in the national film industry. This theme embodies a collective effort to continue pushing the boundaries of creativity while strengthening the position of Indonesian cinema on the global stage.

The Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, highlighted the importance of a legal foundation in supporting the Indonesian film ecosystem. "Law No. 5 of 2017 on Cultural Advancement serves as an important foundation. It develops the noble values of the nation's culture, reinforces national identity, and strengthens unity," he explained.

Additionally, he emphasized the role of Law No. 33 of 2009 on Film. According to him, this law not only protects but also encourages Indonesian cinema to compete at the international level.

The Return of the Antemas Award: Appreciation for the Highest-Grossing Film

FFI 2024 brings back the Antemas Award, given to the Indonesian film with the highest number of viewers. After being temporarily discontinued, this award was revived at FFI 2023 thanks to the initiative of the FFI Committee for the 2021–2023 period under the leadership of Reza Rahadian.

This award not only records commercial achievements but also emphasizes the importance of local works that can captivate millions of viewers amidst the fierce competition in the entertainment industry.

In FFI 2024, the film Agak Laen took home the Antemas Award as the highest-grossing Indonesian film of 2024, achieving a total of 9.1 million viewers during its 98-day run in theaters.

Complete List of Citra Award Winners FFI 2024

Best Feature Film: Falling in Love Like in the Movies

Best Director: Garin Nugroho - Samsara

Best Male Lead Actor: Ringgo Agus Rahman - Falling in Love Like in the Movies

Best Female Lead Actress: Nirina Zubir - Falling in Love Like in the Movies

Best Male Supporting Actor: Alex Abbad - Falling in Love Like in the Movies

Best Female Supporting Actress: Sheila Dara Aisha - Falling in Love Like in the Movies

Best Original Screenplay: Yandy Laurens - Falling in Love Like in the Movies

Best Adapted Screenplay: Jujur Prananto, Mira Lesmana, Riri Riza, Virania Munaf - Sherina's Adventure 2

Best Long Documentary: Under the Moonlight (NUR)

Best Short Documentary: My Therapist Said, I Am Full of Sadness

Best Long Animation: Juki the Movie: Treasure of Monkey Island

Best Short Animation: Professor's Cup

Best Short Film: Suintrah

Best Cinematography: Batara Goempar I.C.S. - Samsara

Best Art Direction: Menfo Tantono, Guntur Mupak - Thorny Mist

Best Visual Effects: Lumine Studio - Thorny Mist

Best Editing: Wawan I. Wibowo - The In-Law is Death

Best Sound Design: Mohamad Ikhsan, Anhar Moha - The Torture of the Grave

Best Music Score: Wayan Sudirana, Kasimyn - Samsara

Best Theme Song Creator: Donne Maula - Falling in Love Like in the Movies

Best Makeup Artist: Cherry Wirawan - Thorny Mist

Best Costume Designer: Retno Ratih Damayanti - Samsara

Best Film Criticism Work: The Narrow World and Self-Determination in the Film Yuni (2021)

Antemas Award: Agak Laen

Lifetime Achievement for Film: Imam Tantowi, Gope T. Samtani

Audience Choice Actor: Afrian Arisandy

Audience Choice Actress: Prilly Latuconsina

Audience Choice Film: The Torture of the Grave