Description
The term co-production is more commonly heard in the context of feature-length films, as a form of collaboration between multiple production companies, both local and international, to realize a feature-length film project. This type of collaboration can take various forms, including financial contributions to production, distribution, and marketing. It can also involve resource exchanges, such as production crews and shooting locations from multiple countries. The goals of such collaborations can extend beyond production aspects and encompass knowledge and cultural exchange, tourism promotion, access to the global film market, or even the strengthening of diplomatic relations between nations. Collaboration on such a grand scale allows for larger, more complex film productions and exposure to a broader audience.
However, what if the situation involves short films? In a broader sense, co-production can also mean collaboration between different entities, such as small production companies or film communities that typically produce short films. This collaboration isn’t limited to international projects but can also be regional, national, or local. Even though short films usually have smaller budgets and shorter production durations compared to feature-length films, co-production remains a viable solution when production is challenging for a single production company due to financial needs, technical support, and human resources.
This talk show dissects the process of co-production in short films, featuring Annisa Adjam and Devina Sofiyanti, who have taken their films to various film development programs and engaged in co-productions for several of their films. The talk show also includes the perspective of collaborators like Super 8mm Studio, which provides technical support and human resources for short films. Through these three speakers, the talk show aims to explore the preparations necessary for co-production for aspiring filmmakers and how to find collaboration opportunities at the local, national, and international levels.
