FutureScene Kids is an 8+ short film compilation and a core part of the dedicated competition track at NextScene 2026. This specific program showcases original works created entirely by young, emerging filmmakers under the age of 22.
The screening provides a platform for the next generation of storytellers to share their perspectives with a live audience in a proper cinematic environment.
Key Info
- Age Rating: 8+
- Venue: Teater Sjuman Djaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM)
- Format: Competition short film compilation with subtitles
- Tickets: Free (collect in person at the box office)
About the FutureScene Program
FutureScene Kids is evaluated separately from the rest of the festival’s main categories. Because these directors are competing against peers in their own age bracket rather than professional studios, the focus of the programming shifts intentionally.
The selection process here strongly favors sincerity, bold ideas, and honest storytelling over high-budget technical polish. These are films made by young creators who are actively exploring the medium and discovering their unique voices, rather than simply imitating established industry formulas.
By attending the FutureScene Kids NextScene 2026 screening, families and film enthusiasts in Jakarta get a firsthand look at the unvarnished talent of tomorrow’s filmmakers.
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