Jakarta makes ACFM debut as the Indonesian capital readies film commission launch

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Exclusive: Jakarta is making its debut in the Asian Content & Film Market (ACFM) to promote Indonesian capital as a destination for international filmmakers and prepare to launch the Jakarta Film Committee.

Jakarta is envisaged to become a cinema city by 2027, in line with former actor Rano Karno celebrating the 500th anniversary after being appointed as city lieutenant governor.

Jakarta has begun participating in the international film market, which begins in Cannes in May and now begins in Busan. The Jakarta Metropolitan Area comprises Jakarta, Bogol, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi.

The new Jakarta Film Committee is also on the card. Independent institutions are managed by film industry experts who aim to support both local and international productions. Delegations from the city government will attend ACFM to support the initiative and meet with counterparts such as the Busan Film Committee and learn from the development experience of such organizations

Andhika Permata, Head of Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Office, said:

In addition to the Jakarta Municipal Government’s market stand, 10 more Indonesian companies, including Visinema, MD Entertainment and Magma Entertainment, are participating in the ACFM of the Indonesian Pavilion, organized by the Ministry of Culture.

The Indonesian feature trio is making a global premiere in Busan, including Reza Rahadian On your knees In the vision section, the Hoidin section Mother Net And Lili Liza Langga & Love.

Jakarta experienced a protest in late August, with daily showtime and hospitalizations falling for several days. However, things reportedly returned to normal.

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