Reza Rahadian pushes for transparent film shooting location fees

Actor Reza Rahadian has called for greater transparency in the fees and incentives associated with using film shooting locations in Jakarta. He believes that making these rates public will provide clarity for the film industry, enabling production houses to budget more effectively and ensuring that discounts offered are reasonable.

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If possible, make the prices transparent and announce them to the public. So if there is a 50% discount, we know what the initial rate is.

Rahadian voiced his opinion directly to Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno during the launch of the Jakarta Film Commission (JFC). He suggested that if a 50% discount is offered, the original base rate should also be known. This, he argued, would prevent confusion and ensure fairness across different shooting locations.

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Today, perhaps, a policy that film producers have been waiting for will be announced, namely a 50% tax relief on entertainment, content, and film activities.

In response, Karno announced that the provincial government would soon implement a long-awaited 50% tax relief for the entertainment, content, and film industries. Head of the DKI Jakarta Regional Revenue Agency, Lusi Herawati, supported the initiative, stating that the tax incentive is expected to boost the film industry's growth in Jakarta. She added that the mechanism is still being refined, with discussions planned with cinema entrepreneurs to determine how the 50% relief will be returned to production houses.

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That with these incentives or returns, it will certainly be very beneficial for the growth or production of films in Jakarta.