Alternativa Film awards

ALTERNATIVA FILM
AWARDS & FESTIVAL 2024

The Alternativa Film Awards is an alternative system for recognizing professionals from developing film industries, and it aims to make them more visible on a global scale. It honors both the artistic merits and potential social impact of cinema, the films that can bring change to the world and society, while appealing to a broad audience.

NOMINATIONS

The Alternativa Film Awards are presented in five categories with a total prize fund of $100,000. We also present a special Resonance award, which does not come with a monetary prize.

FUTURE VOICE

This award is given to a filmmaker who has the potential to contribute to change, both in the film industry and in society in general. The award aims to support new talent and is given for a first or second feature.

SPOTLIGHT

This award recognizes a film highlighting a topic or story that would have otherwise remained below the public’s radar. It emphasises the importance of bringing overlooked social issues to the forefront on screen.

ALTER

This award recognizes a film that encourages social change. The award is given to a film that addresses critical issues (human rights, migration, environment, etc.) and has the potential to impact society.

NATIVA

This award goes to a film that touches on national or cultural identity topics. The award is given for representing a country or a region and putting that place or community on the map.

SHORTS AWARD

This award goes to two short films produced in the focus region. The award aims to support filmmakers who boldly forge their own paths by creating films that have a clear impact vision.

RESONANCE

A special award for a film that has achieved outstanding success with the audience.

*This prize is not part of the open call, and does not carry a monetary reward.

JURY

Anand Gandhi

India

Steffi Niederzoll

Germany

Carol Misorelli

Brazil

Asmara Abigail

Indonesia

Katerina Suvorova

Kazakhstan

Kamila Andini

Indonesia

Amir Masoud Soheili

Iran

SELECTION COMMITTEE

A team of professionals, including festival and cultural center curators, film critics, directors, producers, and cultural journalists from Southeast Asia and other regions. Together, they review submissions and create the shortlist of nominees.

Adrian Jonathan PASARIBU

Indonesia

Yuki ADITYA

Indonesia

Martin HORYNA

Czechia

Gulnara ABIKEYEVA

Kazakhstan

Sharofat ARABOVA

Tajikistan

Chong Lee YOW

Malaysia

HÀ Lệ Diễm

Vietnam

Marcus Mạnh Cường Vũ

Vietnam

TRƯƠNG Quế Chi

Vietnam

Rajan KATHET

Nepal

John Badalu

Indonesia

Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala

Philippines

Darmawan Triwibowo

Indonesia

Alia DAMAIHATI

Indonesia

Sugar NADIA

Indonesia

Varadila NURDIN

Indonesia

Nauval YAZID

Indonesia

Chalida UABUMRUNGJIT

Thailand

Sein Lyan Tun

Myanmar

Baby Ruth VILLARAMA

Philippines

Kavich NEANG

Cambodia

Nurain ABDULLAH

Brunei

Lulu RATNA

Indonesia

Thaiddhi

Myanmar

Alternativa Film Awards 2023 Winners

“For us not only to get nominated but to win something, it's totally unprecedented.”

Sunir Pandey and Rajan Kathet, Nepal

No Winter Holidays — Nativa Award 2023

“This is one hundred percent a step forward for our country. Many thanks to the organizers. It was at a high level, such awesome energy, everything was done genuinely, with a lot of soul and a cool approach.”

Askhat Kuchinchirekov, Kazakhstan

Bauryna Salu — Future Voice Award 2023

“I am glad that the documentary received this attention. This is very important for me and for my colleagues.”

Katerina Suvorova, Kazakhstan

Qoryqpa — Alter Award 2023