The Story Of Ancestors Entering The Scene, This Cinema Program Encourages Young People To Become Cultural Ambassadors

Deputy Minister of Culture Giring Ganesha Djumaryo attended the screening of the animated film "Banyu" and the documentary film "Octopus Hunter" at Studio XXI Plaza Senayan, Jakarta. (ANTARA/HO-Ministry of Culture)

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Culture, Giring Ganesha Djumaryo, assessed that the House of Indonesia Program is a strategic step to preserve the stories of the archipelago through the cinema medium.

According to Giring, Indonesia has a very rich narrative legacy and has lived for generations in society. We have so many stories from our ancestors. By studying animation and documentaries, these stories can be immortalized and reiterated in a more relevant and easily accepted way for the current generation," he said in a written statement from the Ministry of Culture, Thursday.

The House of Indonesiana program is an initiative to develop the capacity of young filmmakers held by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA).

The Director of Film, Music and Art of the Ministry of Culture, Syaifullah, explained that this program not only focuses on improving technical capabilities in animation and documentaries, but also builds the confidence of young filmmakers to compete in the global market.

"We see how South Korea's creative industry can become a world cultural force through the Hallyu wave. With a similar spirit, we want Indonesia to be also known through films, music and art," said Syaifullah.

He added that the House of Indonesiana plays an important role in encouraging the advancement of national cinema. Through this program, the participants are expected to become cultural ambassadors who are able to bring the stories of the archipelago to a wider audience.

"To all the participants of the Training Center, animators, and crew involved, you are at the forefront of the promotion of Indonesian culture in the digital era," he said. Your work shows that local stories have strong characteristics and values. Indonesia is not only rich in natural beauty, but is also rich in noble values that are relevant to the world.

Two works from the Training Center participants, namely the animated film Banyu and the documentary Octopus Hunter, have been officially screened. According to Syaifullah, the two films were born from a collaborative process involving intensive guidance, exchange of ideas, and assistance by KOCCA experts.