Seriale Indonesia
Series Festival

Seriale Indonesia © Goethe-Institut Bandung

is the sister festival of the renowned German festival die Seriale. Indonesian series are currently on the rise — on television, on streaming platforms, and as independent web series. With this festival, we specifically promote the creativity and professionalism of Indonesian and German series creators, opening up new opportunities for the industry. Join us as we present series from Germany, Indonesia, and around the world in Indonesia.

Open Submission for Seriale Indonesia 2026

Please register and submit your series via the FilmFreeway platform.

Deadline 31 May 2026.

Road to Seriale 2026

Road to Seriale Indonesia 2026 is a series of regional events in which the winning series from 2025 are presented to a wider audience.
This tour brings the festival program to various locations across Indonesia and beyond: to Bali, Central Sulawesi, East Java, Riau, South sumatara and West Java as well as internationally to Timor-Leste. With this initiative, we aim to strengthen access to new series productions, encourage exchange between filmmakers and audiences, and increase the visibility of Indonesian creativity in different regions.

The Road to Seriale Indonesia 2026 thus marks the beginning of a festival year that once again brings outstanding series, diverse perspectives, and vibrant networking within the international series community to Indonesia.

Seriale Indonesia © Goethe-Institut Bandung © Goethe-Institut Bandung

Overview Seriale Indonesia 2025

Seriale Indonesia 2025 marks the first edition of a platform dedicated to the screening and development of series in Indonesia, bringing together selected works with spaces for dialogue, learning, and professional exchange. Alongside the screenings, the programme features panel discussions, workshops, networking formats, and conversations with jurors and industry representatives, aiming to strengthen the series ecosystem. The initiative culminates in an award ceremony, with one Indonesian series selected to be presented at die Seriale 2026 in Germany. The infographic summarises the key ideas, insights, and perspectives emerging from the panel discussions and focus group discussions at Seriale Indonesia 2025, reflecting shared thoughts on the evolving series ecosystem.

Winners 2025

Best Indonesian Series: The Lost Boys Club

Director: Aby Kusdinar
Cast: Rafif Habibul Fajri, Detri Angga Rita, Abdul Ghazi Ramadhan Volta, Farhan Andev Waldhan Pradana

Dika’s school shoes have faded and are no longer black. His sister Rini tells him to wait patiently until his birthday. Upset, Dika says he no longer needs her and leaves for school without apologising. That day, Dika skips school with Amir and Candra—only to get trapped in a strange world. All he wants is to go back and say sorry to Rini.

© Sunshower Films © Sunshower Films
Best German Series: Füxe

Director: David Clay Diaz, Susan Gordanshekan

Füxe follows a university student who joins a secret fraternity, revealing tensions between personal ambition and centuries-old rituals

© U5 Filmproduktion © U5 Filmproduktion
Best International Series: No One Around

Uruguay | Director: Joaquín Bravo

In the bustling city, a young man grapples with growing loneliness and searches for meaning in his isolation.

© BASICO PURÉ UN3 © BASICO PURÉ UN3

Official Selection 2025

Indonesian | Director: Daud Nugraha

The Cucumber Village

Director: Daud Nugraha

Cucumber Village is an animated series about three young mouse deer—Cila, Cili, and Cilo—living a warm and humorous rural life. Using the "aniwayang" technique, a blend of shadow puppetry and digital animation, the series follows their adventures: making kites, playing stilts, and building chicken coops—full of imagination and togetherness.

© Aniwayang © Aniwayang
Indonesian | Director: Dwimanto Arif Bagaskoro

Keluarga Gini Gitu

Director: Dwimanto Arif Bagaskoro
Cast: Fauzian Ghofur, Herlina Ratna Dewi, Andri Maulana, Raissa Putri

“Keluarga Gini-Gitu” is a comedy drama series that portrays the everyday life of a family during the month of Ramadan. With a light-hearted and entertaining approach, viewers are treated to the family’s amusing behaviour that is sure to bring plenty of laughter.

© Broadcasting dan Perfilman SMKN 10 Bandung © Broadcasting dan Perfilman SMKN 10 Bandung
Indonesian | Director: Aji Hermawan / El Aji Davendra

Gunung Padang - The Lost Civilisation

Director: Aji Hermawan / El Aji Davendra
Cast: Bunyamin Safris, Eva Sri Rahayu, Deni Aditya, Ahmad Fatha Nudin, Willy Sabdo W., Akhmad Zeeka Johari, Daiyan Abdul Azis, Abdillah Alfathin, Zescia Asmarani

Aji keeps having recurring dreams, as if living a second life. During a research expedition to Mount Padang, he finds a place that appeared in his dreams. Discoveries of artefacts and levitation stones spark greed and conflict among the team. Ancient secrets are at risk, and Aji must face a confrontation that echoes a tragedy from thousands of years ago.

© Setra Sagara Universe © Setra Sagara Universe
Indonesian | Director: Anak Agung Ngurah Bagus Kesuma Yudha

Heritage of Balinese Taste

Director: Anak Agung Ngurah Bagus Kesuma Yudha

This series explores five iconic Balinese dishes—Base Genep, Babi Guling, Lawar, Sate Lilit, and Betutu—rich in cultural values, spirituality, and community spirit. It traces their origins, symbolic meanings, and traditional cooking techniques, showing how these living traditions continue to shape Bali’s culinary heritage.

© Film Sarad © Film Sarad
Germany | Director: Lisa Miller, Leonie Krippendorff

2 Minutes - 24/7

Director: Lisa Miller, Leonie Krippendorff

A glimpse into Berlin's youth navigating love, identity, and social media—captured in two minutes at a time.

© Redpony Pictures © Redpony Pictures
Germany | Director: Mark Lorei

Haus Kummerveldt

Director: Mark Lorei

Set in the German Empire, Luise fights for artistic freedom and gender equality within a rigid patriarchal society.

© Lotte Ruf © Lotte Ruf
Germany | Director: Andreas Prochaska & Lea Becker

Love Sucks

Director: Andreas Prochaska & Lea Becker

An unconventional romance between a human and a vampire, blending dark humour with unexpected moral twists.

© Studio Zentral © Studio Zentral
Germany | Director: Clara Zoë My-Linh von Arnim

Marzahn, Mon Amour

Director: Clara Zoë My-Linh von Arnim

A tender portrayal of daily life in Marzahn, told through local voices full of affection and dry humour.

© ARD Mediathek © ARD Mediathek
Canada | Director: Zoé Tremblay-Bianco

The Care-Breakers

Canada | Director: Zoé Tremblay-Bianco

A group of care home workers rises up against a system that neglects and oppresses.

© Productions St Laurent Web © Productions St Laurent Web
Argentina| Director: Diego Leanza, Sofía Szelske

Death Phone

Argentina | Director: Diego Leanza, Sofía Szelske

A mysterious phone allows users to contact the dead—but each call comes with a price.

© Space TM © Space TM
Argentina| Director: Santiago Mouriño

Hell

Argentina | Director: Santiago Mouriño

A man is trapped in a dark, cyclical routine as psychological tension steadily rises.

© Pablo Balmaceda © Pablo Balmaceda
Columbia | Director: Roberto Flores Prieto

Hotel Sweet Hotel

Colombia | Director: Roberto Flores Prieto

An old hotel hosts stories of guests coming and going—full of secrets, memories, and fleeting connections.

© Kymera Films © Kymera Films