Indonesian Photojournalist Award (APFI) 2024: Astragraphia Supports and Celebrates the Excellence of Photojournalism and Holds Public Discussions

Bandung, 3-4 May 2024 – The 2024 Indonesian Photojournalist Award (APFI) was successfully held in Kota Kembang, Bandung, on 3-4 May 2024. This prestigious event is an award event for the best photojournalists in Indonesia and also a moment for reflection for the important role of Infonesia photojournalists in capturing crucial events and issues in society. Astragraphia is again involved in printing the APFI 2024 book which contains all the photojournalistic works of APFI 2024 recipients. Photos of recipients of the Indonesian Photo Pewarta Award (APFI) can be enjoyed at the Bandung Creative Hub from 3 to 8 May 2024. During the handover process of the APFI 2024 book from Chairman of PFI Reno Esnir accompanied by Branch Manager of Astragraphia Bandung Branch, Sendy Arkida and Head of Corporate Communications Astragraphia Andhita Ayu. In his speech, the Chairman of the APFI 2024 Committee, Reno Esnir, expressed his pride in the enthusiasm of the participants and the community for this event.

Award for Best Photojournalist

The highlight of the APFI 2024 event is the awarding of awards to the best photojournalists in various categories. A total of 2500 photographs from 246 participants competed for this prestigious award. A jury consisting of well-known photographers and journalism experts has carried out a strict selection to determine the winners.

The procession of handing over the Alex & Frans Mendur Trophy to the recipient of the Photo of the Year award won by Yoma Times Suryadi from Suara Medeka Newspaper. During the handover process of the APFI 2024 book from PFI Chairman Reno Esnir who was accompanied by the Branch Manager of Astragraphia Bandung Branch, Sendy Arkida and Head of Corporate Communications Astragraphia Andhita Ayu, Friday evening (3/5/2024). The APFI 2024 opening event took place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Bandung Creative Hub (BCH). In his speech, Chairman of the APFI 2024 Committee, Reno Esnir, expressed his pride in the enthusiasm of the participants and the community for this event.

Public Discussion with Astragraphia

APFI 2024 also held a public discussion on the second day with the theme "Synergy of Photography and Printing". This discussion presents well-known speakers from various fields, such as photographers, journalists, and academics. In this discussion, Astragraphia, as one of the sponsors in the printing of the APFI 2024 book, is committed to supporting the development of photojournalism in Indonesia by being present as a resource person in the discussion on the topic "Synergy of Photography and Printing: The Power to Transform All in Your Hands". Amelia Purnomo as representative of GCS Product Marketing from Astragraphia, conveyed the company's commitment to continuing to support the development of photojournalism in Indonesia. Astragraphia believes that photojournalism has an important role in conveying information to the public and encouraging social change. The 2024 Indonesian Photojournalist Award (APFI) book, which has 159 pages, was re-printed by PT Astra Graphia Tbk (Astragraphia) using a Fujifilm Revoria PressTM PC1120 printer machine. Since 2016, Astragraphia has consistently appreciated the work of Indonesian Photojournalists through printing. Printed photos become more vivid because of the presence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology on the printer which is able to correct photos automatically. Apart from that, the use of basic colors cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK) plus two special colors gold (gold) and pink (pink) in the printing process, is able to produce rich and detailed colors to create the best color quality in photographic works. printed journalism.

Since 2016 until now in its 14th year of implementation, Astragraphia has consistently appreciated the work of Indonesian Photojournalists by printing APFI Books with the best quality using production-scale printer machines and after-sales services owned by Astragraphia. This discussion was attended by fellow journalists and journalistic photography activists. Also present were Astragraphia Bandung Branch Manager Sendy Arkida, as well as freelance photojournalist Agoes Rudianto. The hope is that Astragraphia can continue to introduce the advantages of production scale printers from Astragraphia, one of which is the Fujifilm Revoria Press™ PC1120 to photojournalism journalists and can support the needs of photo players towards creativity that can support the digital photo business in the future.