Creative Economy Ministry Boosts Film School Ties

Partnerships will help train young professionals for Indonesia’s film industry.

The Ministry of Creative Economy is strengthening its support for film vocational schools to ensure graduates are ready to work. The ministry wants to collaborate with schools to cultivate the next generation of Indonesian film talent.

Strengthening the Industry

Irene Umar, Deputy Minister of Creative Economy, discussed collaboration with B Film School, stating that the ministry is open to partnerships with vocational schools. In a statement, Umar said, “The ministry is opening up collaboration with various vocational education institutions such as B Film School.”

Umar emphasized the necessity of an adaptive education system and strong connections to the film industry. She added, “We believe the future of Indonesian film depends not only on creativity but also on an adaptive education system, strong industry connections, and responsiveness to market demands.”

Film is viewed as a vital part of the creative economy, expected to stimulate innovation and create jobs for young people. Indonesia’s creative economy contributed $73.8 billion to the nation’s GDP in 2022, and the government aims to increase that figure to $86.8 billion by 2024 (The Diplomat).

Areas of Collaboration

To boost the national film industry, Umar stressed the importance of collaboration in enhancing human resource capacity. “There should be no sectoral egos that hamper our efforts. It is time to work together and build a mutually supportive ecosystem,” Umar stated.

The Ministry of Creative Economy and B Film School officials discussed potential collaborations. These include facilitating industry internships, conducting joint research, fulfilling HR needs, and participating in film festivals.

B Film School Aims for Growth

B Film School, established in March 2025, focuses on producing young talent for the film industry. The school uses a practice-based approach and collaborates with the industry to prepare its students.

Agung Ariefiandi, Vice Principal of B Film School, hopes the ministry will help connect the school with stakeholders, including production houses and government institutions. Ariefiandi noted, “The challenges facing today’s industry are not only about the quality of human resources but also the lack of synergy between actors. We need to build an ecosystem.”

Data indicates that Indonesian film viewers numbered 42.6 million in the January-June 2025 period. Last year’s total local film viewers reached 82.1 million.