Jakarta Film Commission Ready to Transform Jakarta into World Cinema City

Jakarta – The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta has officially established a new direction for the capital's Creative Industry. DKI Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno announced that the formation of the Jakarta Film Commission (JFC), scheduled for June 22, 2026, will mark a historic milestone in strengthening Jakarta's position as an international-scale cinema city.

This strategic move is designed not merely for ceremony, but as an engine to drive a professional and competitive film ecosystem on the global stage.

Bureaucratic Simplification and Investment Attraction
Through the Jakarta Film Commission, the DKI Provincial Government is committed to providing one-stop services to reduce the complexity of filming permits in public spaces. This is predicted to bring tangible benefits to Jakarta, including:

• International Investment Magnet: Simplified permits will attract global production houses to make Jakarta a primary filming location, resulting in foreign capital inflows.
• Economic Domino Effect: The presence of major film productions will increase Hotel Occupancy, catering services, transportation, and technical equipment rentals, ultimately empowering local SMEs and creative workers.
• Global Branding: Jakarta aims to position itself as a global cinematic destination, on par with major cities like Seoul and Bangkok that have successfully built their image through film.

Film as a Medium for Historical Literacy
Meanwhile, Rano Karno emphasized that strengthening industrial infrastructure must go hand in hand with support for educational content. He stated this during a screening of the film "Buya Hamka III" in Menteng Area, Central Jakarta, on Monday (20/4/2027).

According to him, supporting historical-themed films requires more than just funding; it must include providing broad appreciation spaces. "We must collectively support films like this by giving attention and space so that the Younger Generation understands history and knows national figures," Rano asserted as quoted by ANTARA.

Southeast Asia's Creative Industry Hub
With the establishment of JFC, Jakarta aims to become a host for various international film events. Collaborations with foreign parties have been established to ensure Jakarta is ready to become the gravitational center of the Creative Industry.

The presence of JFC is expected to bridge the needs of national filmmakers for adequate growth space while strengthening historical literacy among the Younger Generation through film as a medium closer to their lives.

This major step starting in June 2026 will prove Jakarta's commitment to embracing the future as a city that values artistic works while utilizing them as new economic strengths.