YouthScene A: Budding Lives is a 13+ short film compilation at NextScene 2026. Sitting between the lighter family programs and the heavier YouthScene B lineup, this block focuses on early adolescence.
The selected films explore small, everyday decisions. Who to sit with, what to say after an argument, and navigating changing friendships, rather than artificial drama or forced life lessons.
Key Info
- Age Rating: 13+
- Venue: Teater Asrul Sani & Teater Sjuman Djaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM)
- Format: Short film compilation with subtitles
- Tickets: Free (collect in person at the box office)
About the YouthScene Program
These stories treat early adolescence with seriousness and care rather than talking down to young viewers. Instead of presenting obvious morals, the program looks closely at the quiet, awkward, and honest moments that define growing up.
Directed by emerging local and international filmmakers, the films capture personal choices, subtle peer dynamics, and the process of finding your own voice.
As part of the youth programming for YouthScene NextScene 2026, this 13+ block gives teenagers and parents in Jakarta an authentic reflection of youth culture on the screen.
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