Bali International Film Festival 2026

Bali International Film Festival (also known as Balinale) returns for its 19th edition from 1 to 7 June 2026, setting up a weeklong event perfect for cinephiles and movie lovers across the island.

As Indonesia’s first and only Oscar®-Qualifying Film Festival, Balinale marks nearly two decades of showcasing exceptional cinema. Its 2025 edition featured over 72 films from 32 countries, including 8 World Premieres, 25 Asian Premieres, 16 International Premieres, and 23 Indonesian titles across the seven-day event.

Bali International Film Festival 2026 encourages filmmakers from Indonesia and worldwide to submit their unique and thought-provoking independent works that range across all genres of feature narrative and documentary, short narrative, documentary, and animation that inspire, captivate, and entertain.

Established back in 2007, the prestigious festival is globally recognised for its diverse programming of global independent cinema and for significantly promoting Indonesian film and creative industries through global industry events, film associations, and established professional affiliations. For its proven efforts in delivering cultural, civic, and economic benefits to the country, Balinale is endorsed by the national and provincial governments.

Find out more at balinale.com