Indonesia Film Board Pushes Jakarta to Become City of Cinema

The Indonesian Film Board (BPI) is actively collaborating with Jakarta's provincial government to transform the capital into a "city of cinema" during its upcoming quincentennial celebrations. BPI Chairman Fauzan Zidni has communicated with Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno, seeking a strategic partnership to realize this vision.

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We also ask the Jakarta Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) to help facilitate the collaboration between the Jakarta Provincial Government and the Indonesian Film Board.

Zidni also requested support from the Jakarta Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) to facilitate this collaboration. The establishment of a Jakarta Film Commission is considered a crucial step to bolster the film industry within the capital. The commission plans to offer incentives such as a 50% entertainment tax refund and discounts on using provincial government assets as filming locations.

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We at the Jakarta DPRD support this, because this is part of the effort to make Jakarta a global city.

Jakarta DPRD Speaker Suhud Alynudin expressed support for the initiative, aligning it with efforts to make Jakarta a global city. He emphasized that developing the film industry is integral to the "city of cinema" plan and contributes to strengthening modern culture. Alynudin highlighted that Jakarta has the highest number of Indonesian film viewers, making the development of a robust film ecosystem essential for optimal industry growth. He also noted that the film industry fosters expression and creates job opportunities.

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Films explain social life and serve as role models for society.