Animated 'Garuda di Dadaku' Proves High Quality of Local Animators

The animated adaptation of "Garuda di Dadaku" stands as a testament to the prowess of Indonesian animators, demonstrating their capacity to create globally competitive content. This new format has already propelled the film into international competition, highlighting the growing strength of Indonesia's animation industry.

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Young talent proves that Indonesian animation capabilities are improving.

Producer Shanty Harmayn expressed pride in the young talent involved, stating, "Young talent proves that Indonesian animation capabilities are improving." The animated "Garuda di Dadaku" has been invited to compete at the Shanghai International Film Festival this month. Its nomination in the animation category, secured through an international distributor, represents a crucial milestone, marking the first time an Indonesian animated feature film competes on such a platform.

This achievement signifies a major step forward for Indonesian animation, gaining increasing recognition from the international film industry. The production involved 17 studios from across Indonesia, including Imaji Studio, Manimonki, Leomotions, and Brown Bag Films Bali, with a team of 500 animators hailing from various cities like Batam, Yogyakarta, Malang, Bali, and Jakarta. The project spanned three years, culminating in its release during the children's school holidays and coinciding with the 2026 World Cup celebrations.

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This is a very important milestone for Indonesian animation; it's the first time a feature-length animated film competes.

Harmayn explained that the motivation behind creating the animated "Garuda di Dadaku" was to reintroduce a significant Indonesian intellectual property to the public and offer fresh entertainment for children. Building on previous iterations, including a live-action film in 2009, a sequel, and a TV series, this animation continues the franchise. Directed by Ronny Gani and produced by BASE Entertainment and Kawi Animation, the film features voice acting from talents like Keanu Azka, Quinn Salman, Ibnu Jamil, and Oki Rengga. The story centers on Putra, an aspiring footballer facing health challenges due to asthma, whose determination to overcome his illness and achieve his dreams forms the core narrative.

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To find another form, from live action in 2009, the second sequel in 2011, a series on TV in 2014-2015, so this is already a franchise.