2026 FFI Citra Award Nominations Announced at Gedung PFN Jakarta
Festival Film Indonesia (FFI), Indonesia's national film awards, officially announced the 2026 Citra Award nominees on Monday night, October 12, 2026, at the Gedung Perusahaan Film Negara (PFN) in Jakarta. The announcement was livestreamed on the Festival Film Indonesia YouTube channel, the Ministry of Culture, Indonesiana TV, and Vidio under the theme "The Moment of Light".
A total of 531 works entered FFI 2026, comprising 93 feature films, 177 short films, one animated feature, 57 animated shorts, 20 feature documentaries, 73 documentary shorts, and 110 film criticism works. The second-stage selection involved 35 representatives from 13 professional associations, while the final nominees were decided by 85 members of the Citra Academy.
Budi Irawanto, head of FFI's 2024–2026 judging committee, said the committee refined this year's judging system based on input from various parties, while keeping its democratic, participatory, and objective essence.
Luisa Adreena, Youngest Nominee at the 2026 Citra Awards
The headline of nomination night was Luisa Adreena. The actress who plays Na Willa in the film "Na Willa" earned a Best Actress nomination and is reported to be the youngest nominee in her category. She faces major names including Christine Hakim ("Semua Akan Baik-Baik Saja"), Marsha Timothy ("Tukar Takdir"), Meriam Bellina ("Senin Harga Naik"), and Shenina Cinnamon ("Dopamin").
"Na Willa" is a Visinema production directed by Ryan Adriandhy and adapted from a novel by Reda Gaudiamo. The 118-minute film follows a child in a small alley in 1960s Surabaya and was released in cinemas on March 20, 2026. Luisa's inclusion on the nominee list is recognition for her lead performance in the film.
Five Films Vie for Best Feature Film at FFI 2026
The Best Feature Film category is contested by five titles: "Dopamin", "Ghost in the Cell", "Na Willa", "Operasi Pesta Copet", and "Para Perasuk" — only about five percent of the 93 registered feature films.
Joko Anwar's "Ghost in the Cell" stands out as the frontrunner with 14 nominations across 13 categories, spanning directing and Best Actor through Abimana Aryasatya. "Na Willa" and "Para Perasuk" follow with nine nominations each, while "Operasi Pesta Copet" collected seven and "Dopamin" six.
In the Best Director race, Joko Anwar competes with Bernardus Raka ("Nobody Loves Kay"), Edwin ("Monster Pabrik Rambut"), Kimo Stamboel ("Abadi Nan Jaya"), and Wregas Bhanuteja ("Para Perasuk").
2026 FFI Citra Awards Night Set for November 20
The awards night is scheduled for November 20, 2026. Beyond the main categories, FFI 2026 features 22 nomination categories covering short films, animation, documentaries, technical fields, and film criticism.
FFI 2026 also introduces four special awards: Top-Grossing Theatrical Film, Audience-Choice Film, Audience-Choice Actor, and Audience-Choice Actress. Viewers can support their favorite films and stars through the audience-choice vote in the Vidio app.
Indonesia's Minister of Culture Fadli Zon congratulated the nominees, calling the achievement a recognition of Indonesian filmmakers' dedication to recording the nation's culture, social dynamics, and identity.
