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        "id": 1842076,
        "msgid": "creative-economy-ministry-develops-film-ip-to-boost-regional-creative-economies-1783266750",
        "date": "2026-07-05 21:39:31",
        "title": "Creative Economy Ministry Develops Film IP to Boost Regional Creative Economies",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Creative Economy Ministry is backing the development of the local-language film 'Foufo' as a strategic intellectual property to drive regional economic growth. Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya stated that culture can be commercialised through creativity and technology, providing economic benefits to local communities. The film, a collaboration between SKAK Studios and SinemArt, is scheduled for a nationwide cinema release on 9 July 2026.",
        "content": "<p>Minister of Creative Economy\/Head of the Creative Economy Agency\nTeuku Riefky Harsya is encouraging the development of intellectual\nproperty (IP) for films that highlight local cultural themes, which can\nsubsequently help boost regional economies. The Creative Economy\nMinistry will develop the film \u2018Foufo\u2019, produced by SKAK Studios and\nSinemArt, through a series of hearings, strategic collaboration\nopportunities, IP strengthening, facilitation of cross-sector strategic\npartnerships, and expanding awareness of the film through various\nopportunities. \u201cCulture is not only preserved but can also be\ndownstreamed through creativity, innovation, and technology, thereby\nproviding economic benefits. We hope that more filmmakers in various\nregions will be bold enough to showcase local wisdom through creative\nworks,\u201d said the Creative Economy Minister in a statement received on\nSunday. The Minister emphasised that \u2018Foufo\u2019 is tangible proof that\nculture can serve as the foundation for creative economy products that\nadd value for the community. The courage to use regional languages,\nprovide space for new talent, and develop IP are strategic steps to\nstrengthen the national creative economy ecosystem. \u201cToday we see that\ncommitment has materialised into a work ready to be enjoyed by the\npublic. This proves that stories from the regions can be compelling\nviewing while possessing economic potential,\u201d said Riefky. \u2018Foufo\u2019\ndirector and SKAK Studios Founder, Bayu Skak, expressed appreciation for\nthe Creative Economy Ministry\u2019s support, which has helped open networks\nand facilitate production in the regions. He noted that the ministry\u2019s\nvision of building the creative economy from the regions aligns\nperfectly with the spirit of \u2018Foufo\u2019. The film will not stop at being a\ncinematic work but is also being developed as an IP supported through\nmerchandise and various creative activations. The film, featuring\ndialogue predominantly in a regional language, is scheduled for\nsimultaneous release in cinemas across Indonesia on 9 July 2026.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/creative-economy-ministry-develops-film-ip-to-boost-regional-creative-economies-1783266750",
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