The Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, welcomed the decision of the film Women from Rote Island to advance to the 97th Academy Awards or Oscar 2025. According to him, this is a valuable opportunity for the future of Indonesian cinema.
“We are ready to support so that this golden opportunity is not missed.” “This is not only a learning experience for the production team but also creates an important track record for filmmakers and national film practitioners,” said Riefky during a meeting with the film delegation at the Nusantara III Building, Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Thursday (28/11/2024).
The film, which has won more than 30 awards both domestically and internationally, is considered a tool for Indonesia’s cultural diplomacy, particularly in the film sector. This aligns with President Prabowo Subianto’s vision of supporting the creative economy subsector, including filmmaking.
Inter-Ministerial Synergy
Riefky added that the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenekraf) will collaborate with various ministries to ensure that Women from Rote Island can smoothly proceed towards the Oscar nomination.
“We will coordinate with the Minister of Culture and the Minister of Tourism to discuss the supporting technical aspects.” “This is an extraordinary opportunity, and we are ready to collaborate for the success of this,” he explained.
Kemenekraf is also committed to building a film ecosystem that not only achieves international accolades but also improves the quality of life for artists in Indonesia.
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