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HiFFest 2025 “Technology vs Identity
HighScope Film Festival (HiFFest) is back—our annual short-film competition created by the Student Council (OSIS) of SMP HighScope Indonesia TB. Simatupang, where middle school filmmakers bring fresh
ideas to the screen. This year, we explore a timely and personal theme: Technology vs Identity. From virtual avatars and AI companions to curated profiles and the quiet pressure to “look perfect,” students
are encouraged to capture the moments where technology pushes, shapes, or even rewrites who we are becoming. With the tagline “Through the lens, stories shaped by you,” HiFFest celebrates the unique
viewpoints students hold as the online and offline worlds grow increasingly intertwined.
This year's HiFFest theme is a reminder of how today’s Indonesian youth use technology not just to consume content, but to express themselves—showing that every click, post, and digital interaction plays a role in shaping identity.
In its 20th year, HiFFest continues to open its doors to all junior high school students to develop their ideas through the medium of short films. From HighScope Indonesia Schools and other schools across
Indonesia. This year, HiFFest features 8 (eight) short film titles by students from 8 (eight) participating schools, all of whom qualified for the awarding round out of a total of 15 registered schools, namely:
1. BINUS School Semarang - ESCAPE
2. SMP Anderson BSD - Antar Semesta
3. SMPIP Baitul Maal - Syamil Tidak Mandi
4. SMP Dian Didaktika - SIREN
5. Sekolah Highscope Indonesia Bali - TETAMIAN
6. Sekolah HighScope Indonesia Denpasar - SANGKALAAAA
7. Sekolah HighScope Indonesia Kelapa Gading - Bingkai Kenangan
8. Sekolah HighScope Indonesia TB Simatupang - The Veil of Reality
The series of HiFFest 2025 activities consisted of three main stages: a 2-day Movie Workshop, Movie Screening, and the Awarding Day as the culminating event. The workshop, held on 25–26 October 2025,
provided participants with hands-on guidance from mentors of Karnos Film. Throughout the sessions, students took part in a range of foundational filmmaking classes, including Film Production with Ario
Rubbik, Scriptwriting with Mutiara Rizki, Acting with Ocky Yudiandra, Editing with Rizky Amarullah, and Scoring with composer Tony Merle (Pengabdi Setan, Gundala, Losmen Bu Broto). Following the
workshop, Screening Day took place on 21 November 2025, where all submitted films were showcased. The series of events then concluded with Awarding Day on 29 November 2025.
The Awarding Day featured the 8 (eight) film titles above, followed by the assessment of 4 (four) judges who are practitioners and experts in their fields, namely Ayushita Nugraha (What They Don't Talk About
When They Talk About Love, Kartini, Morning Sugar), Pricilla Jamail (Perayaan Mati Rasa), Faizal Lubis (Siapa Dia), and Ario Rubbik (Keluarga Besar, Marbot).
The following are the winners of Hiffest 2025 for each category:
● Best Movie Poster: TETAMIAN - Sekolah Highscope Indonesia Bali
● Best Sound Composition: The Veil of Reality - Sekolah HighScope Indonesia TB Simatupang
● Best Live Performance: ESCAPE - BINUS School Semarang
● Best Director of Photography: The Veil of Reality - Sekolah HighScope Indonesia TB Simatupang
● Best Movie Editor: SIREN - SMP Dian Didaktika
● Best Script Writer: Syamil Tidak Mandi - SMPIP Baitul Maal
● Best Original Soundtrack: ESCAPE - BINUS School Semarang
● Best Actor: Syamil Tidak Mandi - SMPIP Baitul Maal
● Best Actress: SMP Anderson BSD - Antar Semesta
● Best Director: Syamil Tidak Mandi - SMPIP Baitul Maal
● Best Movie: Syamil Tidak Mandi - SMPIP Baitul Maal
● Favorite Movie: TETAMIAN - Sekolah Highscope Indonesia Bali
● Favorite Music Video: Jatuh Menembus Waktu - Sekolah Highscope Indonesia Kelapa Gading
The participants expressed their appreciation for the event. Sammy and Raffi from BINUS School Semarang shared, “We heard about this competition from our IT teacher, and luckily we have an
upperclassman with experience in film competitions. Our preparation could’ve been better since this is our first time creating an actual short film—before this, we only made videos for fun. Joining a
competition like this is a completely new experience for us. The workshop was especially valuable because we received feedback and mentoring from professionals. It really boosted our confidence.”
The judges also expressed high appreciation for HiFFest 2025. Ayushita Nugraha shared her admiration for the films screened at the festival: “I was honestly amazed. People often say it’s easier for today’s
generation to create films because they have so much access to resources and information. But for middle school students to produce short movies at this caliber—I was truly in awe.” Pricilla Jamail also encouraged participants to keep nurturing their interest in the creative and film industry: “The creative industry only works if you work. Opportunities rarely come looking for you, so you have to keep creating
and putting your work out there for people to see—whether it’s music, film, or advertising. Just keep creating and keep sharing.”
Apart from the announcement of the best films based on the 13 (thirteen) categories above, Awarding Day was also enlivened by performances from Bebas, The Syafiks, Horizone, Lovely & Quinn, and special
guest star Basboi. Congratulations to all of the winners.
Strengthening the Spirit of LOVE FOR INDONESIA
through the 75th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia
NEW NORMAL
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sekolah HighScope Indonesia conducted a solemn event in this New Normal era, by utilizing online technology to hold a Virtual Flag Ceremony for the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia. The event, which was held this morning, involved 2,925 elementary, middle school and high school students along with approximately 1000 school directors, principals, teachers, employees, and parents of students from all HighScope Indonesia Schools in Java, Sumatra and Bali: SHI TB Simatupang, SHI Kelapa Gading, SHI Alfa Indah, SHI Kuningan, SHI Bintaro, SHI Pluit, SHI Rancamaya, SHI Bali, SHI Medan, SHI Bandung and SHI Palembang took part in this online ceremony.
What's interesting about this ceremony is with the virtual choir of 348 students from all HighScope Indonesia Schools. This collaborative project is led by Hendro Ismoyo Jati, the HighScope Indonesia Institute's K-12 Management and Quality Coordinator of the HighScope Indonesia Institute, fully supported by the music and film teachers of HighScope Indonesia Schools.
THE SPIRIT OF LOVE FOR INDONESIA
"Sekolah HighScope Indonesia teaches students to respect differences, allow differences, encourage differences, until differences no longer make a difference."
The values ingrained in the slogan above are in line with Indonesia’s National Motto of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. HighScope Indonesia upholds these noble national values by continuing to instill these values in our students through various learning experiences that reflect real conditions that occur in the world.
In welcoming the 75th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, Sekolah HighScope Indonesia holds a Week to Commemorate Independence Day where in each school, HighScope students are encouraged to foster a sense of pride as Indonesians and love for the nation through every learning activity.
During the morning meeting, the students discussed important events surrounding The Proclamation and dissected the meaning of independence. The teachers use independence as a theme for the learning activities. Students learn about the events leading up to Indonesian Independence in History lessons, read patriotic poetries of unity and integrity in language lessons, sing the national song in music lessons and draw or create works of art depicting the conditions of independence Indonesia in Art lessons. The teachers also invited guest speakers from community leaders such as Kompol M. Marbun.SH., MM (Kapolsek Cilandak) and Rizki Lesus (Journalist & Writer) who discussed the values of independence and its relevance to students according to their respective education program. Elementary, Middle School, and all the way to High School.
The Week of Independence Day Celebration, which culminates in the August 17 Flag Raising Ceremony, is a milestone in the spirit of LOVE FOR INDONESIA which underlies activities at the Indonesian HighScope School in the next 1 year. In the second quarter, students will learn about the richness of Indonesian culture in Culture Week. And in the fourth quarter students will study entrepreneurship on Business Day, where in their business plans or proposals, students are required to use 60% locally-resourced materials in their marketed products.
THE MEANING OF INDEPENDENCE
In her address this morning, Mrs. Antarina S.F. Amir elaborated on the meaning of independence for ceremony participants, that independence means to be free to determine one's own destiny and does not depend on others. "We do need other people to work together, sometimes we need other people to be leaders, but we have to be able to make our own choices in life, be able to lead ourselves and not depend on others." said Antarina S.F. Amir, Founder & CEO of HighScope Indonesia. She also advised that we can be independent if we are able to work together in solving problems. At the end of her speech, she reminded all attendees and students of the advice of the Father of Indonesian Education, Ki Hadjar Dewantara:
“Apapun yang diperbuat oleh seseorang itu,
hendaknya dapat bermanfaat bagi dirinya sendiri,
bermanfaat bagi bangsanya,
dan bermanfaat bagi manusia di dunia pada umumnya.”
Panitia Peringatan 75 Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia
Sekolah HighScope Indonesia
Congratulation to Arsyi Asy syarifah grade 11 got first place first and won full scholarship to the young learners program, Arsyi won the 2018 essay writing competition. Gusaimas matahachiro hanggoro himawan akbar (ago), was recognized as highly commended. This competition was held by Trinity Collage, University of Melbourne. We are proud of both of you.
Although the only knew about the scholar"s cup back in 2017, they were able to get through to the Tournament of Champion, the final round at Yale University, USA.
Their perseverance and hard work paid off. They were ranked 50 and 88 from 500 teams around the world. Congratulation ! keep up the good work.
