Jakarta. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung is seeking to position the capital as an international film production hub, aiming to attract more productions, expand overseas partnerships, and increase the industry’s contribution to the local economy.

Speaking at the opening of the Jakarta Film Summit 2026 at Park Hyatt Jakarta on Tuesday, Pramono said the capital should look beyond Indonesia’s domestic market and compete with regional film industries.

“Jakarta is already the center of Indonesia’s film industry. However, we do not want to compete only in our home market. We want Indonesian films to compete internationally, at least at the ASEAN level,” Pramono said at the event, themed “Jakarta Shaping the Future of Film.”

Around 80% of Indonesia’s production houses and filmmakers operate in Jakarta, according to Pramono. The capital also offers more than 100 filming locations, ranging from historic districts to modern business centers.

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Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno said the administration had established the Jakarta Film Commission (JFC) to strengthen the local film ecosystem and simplify production processes.

Through its Filming in Jakarta initiative, the commission aims to facilitate filming requirements, including coordination with relevant agencies and the processing of permits.

The administration is also exploring international partnerships to expand opportunities for local filmmakers and attract foreign productions. Rano cited plans for cooperation with Netflix, discussions with Turkish counterparts and a meeting with the British Council to explore potential collaboration.

Beyond attracting productions, the administration wants to better measure the creative economy’s contribution to Jakarta’s economic growth.

Pramono said the capital’s creative economy contributed Rp410.56 trillion ($22.8 billion), equivalent to 11.16% of Jakarta’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP). The figure covers all creative economy subsectors, rather than the film industry alone.

The administration plans to work with the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) to measure the economic impact of 21 creative economy subsectors, including film.

Pramono said film production could generate business for other sectors, including tourism, hotels, restaurants, transportation providers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Pramono said Indonesian cinemas attracted nearly 122 million moviegoers in 2025, including around 85 million who watched domestic films. Total cinema attendance nationwide had reached nearly 70 million as of October 2026.

The figures point to opportunities for Jakarta to capitalize on the domestic market while seeking a larger role in regional film production.

Through the Jakarta Film Summit, the administration aims to strengthen the capital’s competitiveness by improving production support, simplifying permits, offering incentives, and expanding international partnerships.

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