AKARTA - The government is preparing a co-production fund scheme to attract foreign producers to work on films with Indonesian filmmakers. The incentive will complement the matching fund program that has been running.
The plan was discussed by Minister of Culture Fadli Zon together with CEO of Global AI Assembly Feliana Citradewi and President of the Conference of European Imams Hassen Chalgoumi at the Ministry of Culture Office, Jakarta, Monday (20/7).
The meeting opened up opportunities for communication between international film producers and the Film, Music, and Art Directorate of the Ministry of Culture. The talks covered joint production, investment, and the use of government incentives.
Fadli said the national film industry continues to grow. However, market expansion is still limited by the limited number of cinema screens in various regions.
"Indonesia still needs an increase in the number of cinema screens to support the growth of the national film industry so that it can reach more people," he said.
In addition to film cooperation, the meeting discussed the promotion of Indonesia as a country with cultural and religious diversity. The government wants to bring this narrative to international forums through films, performances, and cultural activities.
According to Fadli, hundreds of regional languages and recognition of the big day of a number of religions are part of the strength of Indonesian culture.
"This diversity is Indonesia's strength in building an inclusive and harmonious community life in the midst of differences," he said.
A number of agendas are being explored. Among them are a peace award event in Europe accompanied by the promotion of Indonesian culture as well as the Concert de la Paix or Peace Concert in Jakarta.
Feliana said that his party has experience promoting diversity and Indonesia's multicultural society to the global level.
"We have experience to promote Indonesia's diversity and multiculturalism to the world," he said.
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