The Bali-Glasgow Filmmaker Exchange is a residency program for Indonesian and Scottish filmmakers that is made possible with the support of Connections Through Culture (CTC), a grant scheme run by the British Council in the UK and East Asia to foster international collaborations through arts and culture. This program fosters creative dialogue around environmental sustainability, social change, and empowerment between Scotland and Indonesia through an exchange of short films, filmmaker residencies, and workshops at each other’s festivals. Glasgow Short Film Festival (GSFF) and Minikino will host filmmakers from the partner country, offering residencies that include community workshops, masterclasses, and collaborations with local production networks. The project aims to build common ground around shared challenges and develop plans for long-term collaboration focused on social change and inclusion.

Haris Yuliyanto was born in Semarang in 1997. He studied Communication Science at Dian Nuswantoro University and is now active as a community-based filmmaker in Semarang, Indonesia. Having a maritime family background, Haris’ filmmaking practice is dedicated to driving maritime or coastal issues. His short films have screened internationally at the 67th International Short Film Festival Oberhausen, Minikino Film Week 9, 19th Jogja NETPAC Asian Film Festival and 20th Mindanao Film Festival. Currently, Haris is studying for a Masters in Communication Science at Diponegoro University.

‘The Bali-Glasgow Filmmaker Exchange will be my first residency programme, and it will be a journey of exploration for me as a filmmaker. My interest in this programme is motivated by the geographical similarities between my hometown and the city of Glasgow and River Clyde. Through this programme, I hope to explore new perspectives on the lives of coastal societies and stimulate my creativity as a storyteller. I will start this residency by engaging various perspectives. I hope to get critical feedback that can guide my research. However, it is also important to interact directly with residents in the area. That way, I can understand more about their socio-cultural dynamics, providing a strong foundation for my film.’