Maya Awards (Indonesia)
Maya Awards is an annual Indonesian film awards initiated in 2012 by Indonesian online film enthusiasts, that is initiated by FILM_Indonesia Twitter account. It follows the concept of similar awards, with nominations and awards given to each year's best local productions.
The first annual Maya Awards was held on December 15, 2012 in Jakarta. It has been cited by local media outlets as the "Indonesian Golden Globe" with the annual Citra Awards of Indonesian Film Festival being the Indonesian equivalent of Academy Awards.
The nominations and winners of the awards are selected by a panel of judges consisting of Indonesian film critics and filmmakers, including directors, actors, and actresses. Founder of the festival is Hafiz Husni and the Program Director is Rangga Wisesa, as well as Public Relations.Categories