The Cultural Review

Critics' Week

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Young Indonesian filmmakers celebrating their debut at the prestigious Cannes Critics' Week, highlighting a new era for Indonesian cinema on the global stage.
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Next Step Studio Indonesia Showcases Films at Cannes Critics' Week 2026

For the first time, a project premiering at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival's Critics' Week is drawn entirely from Indonesian financing, showcasing four short films by young Indonesian directors.

Andre Silva·May 15, 2026
The Cannes Film Festival red carpet with flashing cameras, celebrating the world premiere of the Next Step Studio anthology film.
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Next Step Studio anthology film heads to Cannes Film Festival

Four short films from the new Indonesian directorial program, Next Step Studio Indonesia 2026, will world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival's Critics' Week sidebar on May 14, according to Variety.

Andre Silva·May 5, 2026