“Law Number 33 of 2009 on Film must be revised, as I believe it no longer adequately addresses today’s challenges,” he said in a statement received on Wednesday.
Sinaga emphasized that the key to advancing the film industry lies in strong collaboration between the government and industry stakeholders.
He added that films should serve not only as entertainment but also as vital instruments for social, cultural, and economic development.
He noted that the industry’s turnover reached Rp3.2 trillion (approximately US$193 million) in 2024—an increase of about 15 percent from the previous year—which signals growing competitiveness among Indonesian films.
However, he warned that the dominance of a few major groups through their production houses and distribution networks could hinder small-scale producers from competing fairly in the domestic market.
“Many industry players have observed that film distribution and promotion in Indonesia remain concentrated among a handful of large companies,” he said.
To address this, Sinaga stressed the need for a more equitable distribution of benefits within the film industry, ensuring they are not enjoyed solely by large-scale producers in major cities.
“Regional producers and small-scale players must also be given room to grow—they should not be left behind,” he asserted.
As a partner of the Ministry of Creative Economy, Commission VII will continue to monitor and advocate for the film sector to receive substantial attention in the 2026–2045 National Creative Economy Master Plan.
“Films are more than just entertainment; they are tools of cultural diplomacy and engines of national economic growth,” Sinaga concluded.
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