Jakarta Pitches Itself as Regional Film Hub, Points to Busan as Model
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…
Variety reports: 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,.
This entertainment story centres on Indonesia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Jakarta Pitches Itself, Regional Film Hub and Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung.
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