Enviro News Asia, Washington, D.C. – Indonesia is exploring a strategic partnership with the United States’ Motion Picture Association (MPA) to strengthen the competitiveness of its film industry, expand international market access, and promote the country’s cultural and natural heritage through global film productions.
The initiative was discussed during a meeting on August 3 between Indonesian Ambassador to the United States Indroyono Soesilo and Motion Picture Association President and Chief Executive Officer Charles H. Rivkin in Washington, D.C. The discussions focused on potential collaboration between MPA and Indonesia’s film industry, including film productions showcasing Indonesia’s landscapes, cultural diversity, and rich terrestrial and marine biodiversity.
The Motion Picture Association represents major Hollywood studios, including Disney, Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Amazon MGM Studios. Beyond representing industry interests, MPA actively promotes copyright protection, market access, and anti-piracy initiatives worldwide.
The proposed partnership seeks to strengthen Indonesia’s film ecosystem through enhanced copyright protection, broader international distribution channels, and professional capacity building. Planned cooperation includes training programmes for producers, screenwriters, editors, and digital distribution professionals, while also supporting greater access for Indonesian films to international cinemas, streaming platforms, and global film festivals.
The collaboration builds on an established relationship between Indonesia and MPA Asia Pacific. In June 2025, MPA partnered with Indonesia’s Ministry of Culture, the Indonesian Film Producers Association (APROFI), and the Indonesian Professional Photography Association (APFI) to organize the “Indonesia’s Success Stories” forum in Jakarta, celebrating the country’s film industry achievements and promoting dialogue on digital content protection. Earlier, in April 2022, MPA joined the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property, APROFI, and Warner Bros. Discovery in a special screening event for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore to raise awareness of intellectual property protection.
The partnership comes as both the global and Indonesian film industries continue to demonstrate strong economic potential. Global box office revenue reached approximately US$32.8 billion in 2025, while the broader film industry—including streaming and home entertainment—generated an estimated US$112.9 billion. In Indonesia, the film and television sector contributed approximately US$5.1 billion to gross domestic product in 2022, generated US$8.2 billion in total output, and supported around 387,000 jobs, underscoring its growing role within the country’s creative economy.
Both sides expect the planned collaboration to create new opportunities for Indonesian filmmakers, strengthen the country’s creative industry, and increase the international visibility of Indonesian stories, culture, and natural heritage. (*)
