Clinching Third Place at Europe on Screen 2026, 'In The Name of Me' Highlights Heart Pictures' Commitment to Supporting Young Filmmakers
JAKARTA - The international film festival Europe on Screen (EoS) 2026 has officially announced the winners of its prestigious program, the Short Film Pitching Project (SFPP). Out of hundreds of proposals submitted from all across Indonesia, the short film project titled In The Name of Me achieved a brilliant milestone by securing Third Place.
This incredible achievement serves as concrete proof of Heart Pictures' consistent commitment to providing full backing for bold and fresh works from the nation's rising filmmakers.
Heart Pictures' Strategic Role in Backing Creative Vision
As a production house actively enriching the national filmmaking ecosystem, Heart Pictures' involvement in In The Name of Me goes beyond mere business it is a dedicated investment in the future of independent cinema. Under the guidance of executive producer Herty Purba, Heart Pictures took on a pivotal role as a co-producer to ensure the director's creative vision could be realized without boundaries.
The strategic support from Heart Pictures, alongside a solid lineup of collaborative production houses, empowered this project to compete and shine at an international-scale festival like Europe on Screen 2026.
The official billing behind the scenes of In The Name of Me includes:
- Presented by: Pallapa Pictures
- Co-Produced by: Heart Pictures, Castle Film Production, and Saka Films
- Director & Screenwriter: Teresa Katarina
- Producer: Jonathan Gradiyan
Bringing a Bold Narrative to the Festival Stage
Winning third place at SFPP EoS 2026 confirms that Heart Pictures' decision to back this project from an early stage was spot on. In The Name of Me was highly praised by the board of international judges for its narrative bravery and profound psychological depth.
The 19-minute short film stars a talented lineup of actors, including Meidiana Tahir, Nisrina Rahmanita, and Maria Marselina.
Short Synopsis: Set within the strict confines of a Catholic girls' boarding school, a teenager named Kristy struggles with recurring nightmares and hidden feelings for her best friend, Merry. As the Easter Tableau performance approaches, Kristy is forced to confront her own denial when she is cast as "Peter" the disciple who, in the Biblical story, denies Jesus.
This intimate, personal, and challenging story is exactly what initially captivated Heart Pictures, prompting them to step in and provide comprehensive support in terms of production resources and industry networking.
Synergy for the Future of Indonesian Cinema
This victory marks a significant momentum for Heart Pictures to solidify its position in the film industry. Through this collaboration where the film is proudly presented by Pallapa Pictures and co-produced alongside Castle Film Production and Saka Films Heart Pictures proves that synergy among local production houses is the ultimate key to bringing local perspectives into the global spotlight.
With In The Name of Me successfully standing on the podium as the third-place winner of SFPP Europe on Screen 2026, Heart Pictures further establishes its footsteps as a production house that does not only focus on the commercial market, but also serves as a protective pillar for the growth of new talents in the Indonesian film industry.***
