This study aims to explore how contemporary Yogyakarta is represented through short films produced by young Yogyakarta filmmakers and distributed via YouTube. Using a descriptive qualitative approach with stylistic and cultural analysis frameworks, this research examines three short films—Senja di Malioboro (2021), Kopi dan Jalan Pulang (2022), and Di Antara Hujan dan Kenangan
(2023)—selected based on thematic relevance, local authenticity, and digital visibility. The analysis focuses on visual, narrative, and musical aspects, interpreted through theories of representation, cultural hybridity , and the production of space. Findings reveal that YouTube short films created by young Yogyakarta filmmakers represent the city as a hybrid cultural space where tradition and modernity intersect. Yogyakarta is portrayed not merely as a romantic cultural symbol but as a living urban environment shaped by digital creativity and youth expression. Stylistically, the films exhibit poetic-naturalistic aesthetics, warm color palettes, and hybrid soundscapes that evoke reflective and nostalgic moods. These stylistic choices signify a shift in local representation, illustrating how cultural identity is continuously negotiated within digital media practices. This research contributes to Indonesian film and cultural studies by demonstrating that digital short films function as expressive platforms for articulating identity and preserving local values amid the dynamics of global cultural transformation.Keywords: cultural representation; short film; YouTube; stylistics; Yogyakarta
