Voice โฃActor Clarifies role โขin Contentious ‘red White:โฃ One For All’ Film
Jakarta, Indonesia – Content creator Billie Valentino addressed public concerns regardingโฃ his involvement in the animated film โ Red White: One Forโ All, confirming โhis role as a voice โขactor. The filmโ has recently faced scrutiny over its reported production costs and perceived quality.
Rising Controversy โคSurrounds Animated feature
Valentino explained โinโ a series of social media posts that heโข voiced several characters in the film. Though, he stated he was unaware of reports alleging a Rp6.7 billion (approximately $437,000โข USD) budget sourced fromโ government funds, a claim that has sparked outrage among Indonesian netizens due to the film’s visual quality.
Both the film’s producer, Endiarto,โฃ and Irene Umar, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Creative economy, have publicly denied the Rp6.7 billion costโค allegations.
Valentino Details Limited Knowledge โฃof Funding
“I was veryโข shocked by the news circulating,โ with people contacting meโ on Instagram and WhatsApp,”โฃ Valentino shared in a TikTok video posted August 14, 2025. “My friend and I, who were informed about the job,โข had no knowledge of the Rp6.7 billion figure. โWe were simplyโ hired as voice actors, paid on โฃan hourly basis.”
CNNIndonesia.com confirmed the authenticity of Valentino’s video statements.
Unexpected Theatrical Release and Role Misattribution
Valentino initially believed the animation would be broadcast on a lesser-known โtelevision channel. He expressed surprise when it was released in theaters alongside the popular Japanese anime, demon โคSlayer. He jokingly described the animation’s graphics as resembling “Dark Webโค cartoons.”
He also noted a discrepancy in his credited role, stating he was listedโฃ as a Character Designer despite solely providing voice acting services, which he deemed inappropriate.
animator Confirms Personal Funding for โVoice Actors
Following the initial video’s virality, Valentino communicated withโ Takariโฃ Star, a director โand animator for Red White: Oneโ For All. Star reportedly denied the Rp6.7 billion budget rumors.
Valentino โขrelayed that โคStar explained he personally funded additional compensation for the voice actors. “We, the Voice Actor team, were paid voluntarily, and if you hear reports โthat we were paid with meals from roadside food stalls or justโฃ meatballs, that’s true,”
Valentino stated. “But Mr. Takariโข provided us with additional appreciation-a thank-you payment for each hour โof work.”
Valentino shared a screenshot of a message โฃpurportedly โฃfrom Star stating, “Hi Billie, that’s my personal money. โขI wasn’t given any funds from the โproducer.”
Did you know that self-reliant animators often supplement project budgets with personal funds โto support their voice actingโ talent?
Public Reaction and Ongoing Debate
The film has drawn important criticism โฃsince its August 14 theatrical release, with netizensโค voicing concerns about its visual qualityโฃ andโ overall execution.Many pointed out irregularities in the trailer, including character designs, backgrounds, and audio synchronization.
Theโ controversy highlights the importance of clarity inโฃ film funding and the impact of public perception on creative projects. What role should government funding play in supportingโ the arts and animation โขindustries?
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 14, 2025 | ‘Red White: One For All’ released in theaters. |
| August 14, 2025 | Billie Valentino posts initial TikTok videoโ addressing concerns. |
| August 15, 2025 | Valentino posts follow-up video detailingโ communicationโข with Takari Star. |
Did you Know?
the Indonesian animation industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, withโ increasing โขgovernment support and a rising demand for locally produced content.
Pro Tip:
When evaluating the quality of animated films, consider factors suchโค as animation style, storytelling, voice acting, and overall production value.
The debate surrounding Red White: One for All reflects a broader conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing the Indonesian animation industry.โข Balancing artistic vision with budgetary constraints, ensuring transparency in funding, and fostering โa supportive ecosystemโ for local talent areโ crucial for the industry’s โcontinuedโฃ growth. โThe incident also underscores the power of โsocial media in amplifying public concerns and holding creators accountable.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What โฃis ‘Red White:โฃ One For All’? It is an Indonesian animated film that has recently faced publicโ criticism.
- Who is โขBillie Valentino? โHe is a content creator and voice actor who โฃworkedโข on the film.
- What are the allegations surrounding the film’s budget? Reports claimed aโ Rp6.7 billion budget funded by government sources,which has โฃbeen denied.
- What role did Takari Star play? He is a director and animator who reportedly provided additional funding for the voice actors.
- Why is โthe film receiving negative feedback? Critics have raised concerns about the film’s visual quality and overall production value.
We โhopeโ this report provides clarity on the ongoing situation surrounding Red White: One For All. We encourage youโฃ to share this article with your network, leave a comment with your thoughts, and subscribe to World Today News for more in-depth coverage of global events.
