"ANOTHER TRIP TO THE MOON", FOR THE YOUTH OF SURAKARTA AND SURABAYA

Surakarta-Surabaya—The initiatives to take part in supporting Indonesian film has lately been a trend in young generation. Fellow film enthusiasts from universities started to create their own space for local movies to be played, to be watched together, and ultimately, to be appreciated. And Buttonijo is proud to be an essential part in many of their events.

Two of which that will take place this month, is the “LAW FILM FESTIVAL” by Sebelas Maret University Surakarta, and “ITS EXPO SUBERFEST” by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya. Both festivals will feature numerous films from local directors and from Buttonijo, they will screen “Another Trip to the Moon” by Ismail Basbeth.

“LAW FILM FESTIVAL” with the theme of “Gerakan Independendsi Film di Tengah Arus Pasar Utama” will be held on October 16^th 2015 at Aula Gedung 3 Fakultas Hukum UNS, starting from 1 p.m. Representation from Buttonijo, Suryo Wiyogo, will be there to present as a speaker, and to spread the value of tackling mainstream route with alternative method of film distribution.

Meanwhile, “ITS EXPO SUBERFEST” will arrive on October 22^nd to 23^rd 2015. The festival will present curated films and special screenings on both days, where “Another Trip to the Moon” will be played on October 23^rd on 3.30 p.m. A discussion with theme “Menjawab Wacana Distribusi Film Alternatif Indonesia” by Ismail Basbeth will close the screening with a sweet touch.

There. Two more channels for a better future of Indonesian movies, excellently presented by the next gen of film industry. Hopefully, these are just the start of something even better.