Jakarta – Aswinnews.com
Renowned Indonesian director Kamila Andini has officially been invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the prestigious organization widely known as the host of the Academy Awards (Oscars). The announcement was made by Forka Films on Thursday, June 27, 2025.
Kamila is the first Indonesian female feature film director to be selected as an Academy member this year. She joins a lineup of new members that includes global figures such as Ariana Grande, Jason Momoa, and Kieran Culkin.
As the key creative partner of Forka Films, Kamila has long been known for delivering cinematic stories deeply rooted in Indonesian culture yet speaking to universal audiences. Her films consistently highlight narratives about women, indigenous communities, and the younger generation, with strong social sensitivity and a distinctive visual style.
“Becoming part of the Academy is not just a personal achievement, but also a significant step to bring the stories of Indonesian women to the global stage,” Kamila Andini said.
Forka Films CEO Ifa Isfansyah added, “Kamila Andini’s selection as an Academy member is a major milestone, not only for her but also for Indonesian and Southeast Asian cinema. We believe her involvement will bring fresh perspectives from Asia to the global film landscape.”
Kamila Andini: A Brief Profile
Kamila Andini was born in Jakarta on May 6, 1986. She graduated from Deakin University, Melbourne, earning degrees in Sociology and Media Arts. Her academic background shaped her deep concern for social, cultural, gender equality, and environmental issues—consistent themes in her body of work.
Her feature film debut, The Mirror Never Lies (2011), which portrays the life of the Bajau people, earned numerous accolades, including the Earth Grand Prix at the Tokyo International Film Festival and the FIPRESCI Award at the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
Her second film, The Seen and Unseen (2017), won the Grand Prix Generation Kplus at Berlinale and Best Youth Feature at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. Meanwhile, her film Yuni (2021) received the Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival and represented Indonesia at the 2022 Oscars.
Her later works, including Before, Now & Then (Nana) and Gadis Kretek (Cigarette Girl), further solidify her position as one of Indonesia’s most influential female directors.
Writer: Ine – Journalist, Aswinnews
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