Filmmakers seek support for ailing big screen industry


RECENTLY, Indonesian filmmakers published an open letter to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, asking for his support and assistance to revive the big screen industry in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The letter, dated March 5, went viral after numerous film personalities and filmmakers such as Hanung Bramantyo, Mira Lesmana, Joko Anwar, Ernest Prakasa, Mawar Eva De Jong, Syakir Daulay, Zaskia Adya Mecca, Dian Sastrowardoyo and Adipati Dolken posted it on their social media accounts.

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