Netflix And Starvision Collaborate To Work On Two Original Movies

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JAKARTA - Netflix hooked Starvision to produce two new original films in Indonesia. Both films were produced under the direction of two talented female directors, Nia Dinata and Hadrah Daeng Ratu.

"Indonesia has a fast-growing creative community, and we are just beginning to deepen our partnership and discover tons of amazing local stories that have never been told before," said Director of Content Southeast Asia Australia and New Zealand Netflix, Myleeta Aga in a statement. official quoted from Antara, Friday.

Two films that will be worked on by Nia and Hadrah will add to the various collections of Indonesian films that are already available such as The Night Comes For Us, Love for Sale, Aruna and His Tongue, Later We Tell About Today, Imperfect, Humba Dreams, Semesta and Guru-Guru Gokil.

Nia admits that she feels lucky to be collaborated by Netflix to be able to share stories about Indonesia with the world.

"I am very excited to be working with Netflix on this new project, and I have always believed that a story, be it in the form of a film, series, or documentary can unite diverse people wherever they are, whatever language they speak," he said. Nia.

Meanwhile, Hadrah said she really liked the variety of stories offered by Netflix. He hopes that his film will not only be liked by Indonesian audiences but also all world film lovers.

"I love how Netflix works with a variety of storytellers from all over the world, from award-winning directors to young filmmakers, and gives them access to reach global audiences," Hadrah said.

The plan is for these two films to air on Netflix in 2021.