LSF Encourages Students to be More Discerning in Choosing Age-Appropriate Content
The ease of accessing films and various broadcasts through cinemas and digital platforms makes the ability to choose age-appropriate content increasingly important for students. Literacy regarding age classification is one way to encourage the younger generation to watch content consciously and responsibly.
This has become a focus for the Film Censressorship Board (LSF) through the ‘LSF Goes to School’ programme at SMP Al Fajar Bekasi on Monday (28/09/2026). In the activity, held in collaboration with Imperial Pictures, students were invited to understand the culture of self-censorship while learning about the creative processes behind film production.
The culture of self-censorship can essentially begin with simple steps, such as seeking information about a film, paying attention to age classifications, and considering suitability before watching. This approach is considered vital because viewing options are no longer limited to cinemas but are increasingly accessible via digital media.
The event featured actors from the film ‘Ghosthing’, Yasamin Jasem and Leony V. H, as well as producer Hartawan Triguna. The presence of film industry professionals served as a means to connect film literacy messages with the experiences and interests of the students.
Executive producer of ‘Ghosthing’, Peter Surya Wijaya, stated that film can serve as a space for audiences to enjoy stories while discovering new perspectives. “Film can be a space to enjoy stories, recognise new viewpoints, and engage in discussion. Through activities like this, we hope students become closer to Indonesian cinema and become accustomed to choosing content appropriate for their age,” said Peter.
According to him, the meeting between film industry figures and students is also expected to foster curiosity towards Indonesian films. However, this interest must go hand-in-hand with awareness in determining what to watch.
During the event, students were also introduced to ‘Ghosthing’. The horror-comedy film tells the story of Alfian, a mortician who can see spirits, and Maya, the spirit of an influencer seeking to uncover the cause of her death.
‘Ghosthing’ is scheduled to be released in cinemas starting 15 October 2026 and has received a 13+ age rating from the LSF. This classification is one of the key pieces of information potential viewers should note before deciding on a film to watch.
Through the ‘LSF Goes to School’ programme, the message regarding the culture of self-censorship is intended to go beyond mere information on film classifications. Students are also encouraged to build habits of seeking information and considering the suitability of content for their age.
Thus, film literacy is not only about the ability to understand a story’s content but also about building audience awareness in determining the media they consume.