Jakarta Pitches Itself as Regional Film Hub, Points to Busan as Model

Variety - Oct 20, 2026

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo kicked off the Jakarta Film Summit 2026 on Tuesday with a pitch for the Indonesian capital as a regional film hub, making the case that the city is equipped to draw more shoots, filmmakers and investors from across the region. Speaking at the Royal Glass House at Park Hyatt Jakarta, […]

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