PPFI pushes for more adaptive film industry regulations

The Indonesian Film Companies Association (PPFI) is pushing for the implementation of more adaptive film regulations and policies that can support the growth and advancement of the national film industry. In a statement on Thursday, PPFI conveyed that the national film industry is entering a new chapter and requires regulations that are more adaptive to technological developments, distribution patterns, financing schemes, and global competition. PPFI Chairman Deddy Mizwar stated that as an organisation that has reached the age of 70, PPFI must fight for policies that can encourage the Indonesian film industry to grow healthily. “The founders laid a strong foundation for Indonesian cinema. Our task today is to continue that struggle by presenting policies that enable the Indonesian film industry to grow healthily, competitively, and have an equal standing on the world stage,” he explained. PPFI aims to make its 70th anniversary the beginning of a new endeavour to strengthen the role of Indonesian film as part of the nation’s cultural identity and as a creative industry sector capable of competing globally. PPFI is committed to strengthening collaboration among all industry players, pushing for film policy reform, enhancing the professionalism of film companies, and expanding the reach of Indonesian films in the international market. “Now is the time for all stakeholders to jointly build regulations and policies that provide protection, certainty, and fair opportunities for national film companies,” he said. “PPFI is ready to be a strategic partner for the government in achieving this goal,” he added. PPFI has held its 2026 Annual Members Meeting and the 70th Anniversary Celebration at the H. Usmar Ismail Film Centre in Jakarta. The annual members meeting, among other things, agreed on efforts to accelerate the revision of the Film Law, strengthen the position of national film companies within the industry ecosystem, expand access to financing, improve intellectual property rights protection, and strengthen international cooperation. Additionally, the board reported on the organisation’s achievements in building partnerships, initiating the Indonesian Film Producers Forum, and establishing the Indonesia Oscar Selection Committee (IOSC) to select Indonesian films for submission to the International Feature Film Academy Awards competition.