DKI strengthens international collaboration to realise Jakarta as a cinema city
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is strengthening international collaboration to accelerate efforts to realise Jakarta as a cinema city, one of which involves Busan, South Korea.
This is marked by the visit of the Busan Film Commission Delegation on 9–10 April 2026 at Jakarta City Hall, which serves as a strategic momentum in strengthening the filmmaking industry ecosystem in the capital. The delegation was led by Director and President of the Asian Film Commission Network (AFC Net), Kang Sung Kyu.
“Jakarta has great potential as a centre for the creative industry, including filmmaking. The presence of the Jakarta Film Commission in the future is hoped to serve as a one-stop service gateway that facilitates filmmakers, both domestic and international, to create works in Jakarta,” said Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, Rano Karno, in a statement in Jakarta on Monday.
Rano stated that the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is preparing steps to join AFC Net, an international network connecting various film commissions in the Asian region and worldwide.
This membership will open opportunities for cross-country collaborations, expand international production access, and strengthen Jakarta’s position on the global filmmaking industry map.
Through AFC Net, Jakarta has the opportunity to increase promotion as an international shooting destination, expand co-production collaborations, and encourage the development of human resources capacity in the filmmaking sector.
Rano is optimistic that through international collaboration and strengthened cross-sector synergy, Jakarta will soon transform into a global city that is not only a production location but also a centre for sustainable filmmaking industry growth.
“The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, together with stakeholders, will continue to push for the acceleration of the establishment of the Jakarta Film Commission, to present an ecosystem that facilitates filmmakers to create while bringing Jakarta’s stories to the world stage,” he said.
Government support, including in the form of access facilitation and non-financial incentives, also serves as an attractive factor for film productions.
“More than just an industry, film also serves as a strategic medium to build city identity while driving the economy and tourism,” said Rano.
According to him, the success of a city in developing the filmmaking industry is determined by the strength of collaboration between government, industry players, communities, and the private sector.
As part of the grand vision towards 500 years of Jakarta, he added, the Jakarta Cinema City initiative becomes a concrete step in strengthening the city’s identity as a globally competitive creative industry centre.