Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Creative Economy Movement (Gekrafs)\nis exploring partnerships with the United States\u2019 creative industries,\nincluding the development of interactive museums, city models,\nperformances and film-based tourism, at a digital technology forum in\nLos Angeles.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are bringing forward a partnership proposal that connects\nIndonesia\u2019s creative economy network with design and production\ncapabilities to meet the needs of international markets,\u201d said Mohamad\nAmin Ahlun Nazar, deputy chairman of Gekrafs\u2019 national executive\nboard.<\/p>\n
According to a statement received by ANTARA in Jakarta on Thursday,\nAmin represented Gekrafs and PT Pola Raya Studio at the forum, held from\n5 to 8 October 2026, to explore partnership opportunities with\nprospective US partners.<\/p>\n
He said the programme formed part of efforts to strengthen creative\neconomy ties between Indonesia and the United States, facilitated by the\nConsulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
Through PT Pola Raya Studio, Amin offered miniature design and\nproduction services to support the development of interactive museums\nand the creation of city models for the Los Angeles City Government.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur ability to interpret drawings, maintain scale accuracy and\nproduce fine details is a strength for educational, exhibition and\ndevelopment communications purposes,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Gekrafs national chairman Kawendra Lukistian stressed the importance\nof bringing Indonesian expertise to international markets.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndonesia has exceptional talent, culture and creativity that must\nbe present and compete on the global stage,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Kawendra said the challenge, amid growing opportunities for\nbusinesses built around creative works, was to match creativity with\nmarket demand.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen skills meet customers, a work not only raises Indonesia\u2019s\nprofile, but also increases family income and encourages the next\ngeneration to pursue those skills,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Ron Frierson, president and chief executive of the Hollywood Chamber\nof Commerce, welcomed the Indonesian delegation and expressed hope that\ntheir shared enthusiasm for creativity and entrepreneurship would\ndevelop into partnerships in entertainment, tourism and business.<\/p>\n
At the opening of LITERAIA 2026 at the National Museum on Sunday (11\nOctober), Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya urged the\nadaptation of literature into films, animation, games and performances\nto expand markets and increase economic benefits for creators.<\/p>\n
The Trade Ministry recorded potential transactions worth Rp3.51\nbillion involving 38 intellectual-property-based businesses at Jakarta\nFutura Connectiva, held on 3\u20134 October.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/gekrafs-explores-partnership-with-us-creative-industries-1792104637", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }