Indonesia
Pre-Jury

​A pre-jury of more than 30 local science education and science communication professionals from the participating countries are closely involved in the selection of the films.

In Indonesia the pre-jury in 2025 consisted of the following members:
Arizki Widayanto

Arizki Widayanto is a science educator at West Nusa Tenggara’s Science and Technology Center (PUSPA IPTEKDA), actively engaged in developing science literacy programs through interactive exhibits and community-based activities. His work focuses on making science accessible and relevant to the public, especially young people, by using contextual and engaging approaches.

As a jury member of the Science Film Festival 2025, Arizki evaluates educational films through a local lens, emphasizing how the Green Jobs theme is communicated and understood by Indonesian audiences. He believes film is a powerful medium to inspire environmental awareness and nurture a generation that is ready to contribute to a sustainable future.

Science Film Festival - Pre-Jury - Arizki Widayanto

Science Educator, West Nusa Tenggara’s Science and Technology Center

Rubina Gabriella Erdame Pasaribu

Rubina Gabriella Erdame Pasaribu, better known as Rubina, is a twelfth-grade student at Gonzaga College High School. Born on November 14, 2007, she is recognized as an active and dedicated individual in both academic and non-academic fields. At school, she serves as the President of the Chess Community, a platform for developing its members’ interest and achievements in chessRubina also speaks German and is skilled at playing the piano.

She is very excited to join the Science Film Festival 2025, hoping to create new memories and gain valuable experiences.

Science Film Festival - Pre-Jury - Rubina Gabriella Erdame Pasaribu

Student, Gonzaga College High School

Dzana Emmanuelle Panjaitan

Dzana Emmanuelle Panjaitan was born in Lausanne, Switzerland on the 9th of February 2010. She is now a 9th grader in SMPK 4 PENABUR Bilingual Jakarta. Dzana lived in Switzerland until she was 2 years old then moved to Surabaya until she moved to Jakarta in 6th grade.

Not only school subjects, Dzana has extra lessons including ballet, Mandarin, German, taekwondo, and piano. She has joined several piano competitions and showcases, joined a taekwondo match and got a silver award, and is now in advanced 1 ballet.

Dzana is also fond of photography, cooking, and musical theater. She once won 1st place in a photography competition in her old school. A few months prior, she joined a short movie competition by Bank Indonesia and made a short musical on Rupiah.

Science has always been something interesting for Dzana, this chance of being a judge in the Science Film Festival will be a memorable experience.

Science Film Festival - Pre-Juri - Dzana Emmanuelle Panjaitan

Siswi SMPK 4 Penabur Bilingual Jakarta

Jap Brandon

Jap Brandon was born in Jakarta, Indonesia on 26th of June 2015. He is now 5th Grader in Universal School Jakarta. Brandon is living in South Jakarta in Gatot Subroto.

Besides school subjects, Brandon has extra lessons including Mandarin, Basket, Swimming and Piano class. Brandon has joined Universal Got Talent competition in May 2025 and won special award “Heart and Soul Award”. He also joined the Shark Tank Junior in February 2025 and won the award of “The most innovative product” for creating Fruit and Veggie washer from strong antibacterial natural ingredients.

Brandon has very strong passion in music specially piano. He loves Yiruma songs and played “River flows in you” in his 2 concerts.

Brandon was very delightful to have a chance to be a judge in this Science Film Festival. It will be a great memorable experience for Brandon.

Science Film Festival - Pre-Jury - Jap Brandon

Universal School Jakarta

Syamsuri, S.Pd

Syamsuri is a German language teacher who began his career in 2010 and continues to teach actively today. As an educator at SMA Negeri 1 Gowa, he enjoys exploring various teaching media—both conventional and digital—with the aim of creating learning experiences that are not only enjoyable but also contextual and meaningful. This passion led Mr. Sami, as he is affectionately known, to experiment with and develop teaching methods that involve social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

By regularly creating educational content—such as tips and tricks for fun language learning—and through various collaborative projects with fellow language teachers from his own school and from other provinces, he has successfully increased student interest in foreign languages while also inspiring fellow educators to deliver creative and innovative lessons.

The opportunity to participate in the 2025 Science Film Festival is a joyful and valuable experience for him, as it is part of the effort to promote environmental, climate, and nature conservation through educational films from around the world. He hopes that this wonderful event will be successfully carried out and that its intended goals will be achieved.

Science Film Festival - Pre-Jury - Syamsuri, S.Pd

German Teacher at SMA Negeri 1 Gowa and Content Creator

Dini Jembar Wardani

Dini is a female journalist actively writing about environmental issues at Greeners.co. She has a deep interest in various topics such as waste management, climate change, energy transition, biodiversity, as well as the roles of communities and individuals in preserving the environment.

Besides her profession as a journalist, Dini enjoys cycling, exploring, and writing about culinary topics, the environment, and social life around her. For her, playing by the river, sea, or in the outdoors while discussing environmental issues is both a form of enjoyment and a way to ground her care for nature.

Dini has received various awards and reporting fellowships. She once received the Environmental Journalism Fellowship from the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative, where she covered topics on climate change and human rights in coastal areas. She also obtained a fellowship from the Association for Women’s Micro and Small Business Support (ASPPUK) to report on women’s struggles in sustainable businesses. In addition, in her effort to deepen her understanding of energy transition issues, Dini received a reporting scholarship from Green Faith Indonesia, which took her around Indonesia covering mosques that have adopted solar panels.

For Dini, environmental journalism is not just a profession but a concrete form of her commitment to encourage the public to care more about preserving the Earth for the sustainability of life and future generations.

Science Film Festival - Pre-Jury - Dini Jembar Wardani

Journalist at Greeners.co