Balinale

Balinale is a film festival held in Bali each year and brings together local and international film industry players and film lovers everywhere.

Balinale offers local filmmakers the chance to showcase their work to a broader international audience and allows international filmmakers to display their work in a unique location.

Balinale prides itself on showing films from all over the world, including short films, documentaries, and feature films. These artistic pieces come from over 30 countries and offer new up-and-coming artists to display their work in special preview sessions.

The other benefit of Balinale is that many producers come to Bali to scout for film locations, increasing Bali’s international profile and injecting large sums of money into the Indonesian economy.

Many films are displayed in Cinépolis, a state-of-the-art theatre that exhibits 2D and 3D films. Cinépolis cinemas are located at Sidewalk Jimbaran and Plaza Renon.

Balinale also offers workshops to aspiring student filmmakers throughout the year. Those who produce work as part of these sessions may be able to present their work at the festival. A dedicated children’s program and Indonesian Cinema is also targeted to a local audience.

Book your tickets early; screenings tend to sell out quickly.