Visit Imcine Mexico, Ibas encourages the cooperation of the Indonesian film industry

Jakarta – Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian MPR of the Democratic Party Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono (Ibas/Eby) encouraged the cooperation and development of the great potential of the Indonesian film industry and Mexico. Film and art collaboration is considered further enriching insight and the introduction of Indonesian-Mexico films to the International Arena. “We are present from Indonesian homeland, the country of thousands of islands, thousands of languages, one in the spirit: harmony in diversity,” he said on Friday (1/8/2025). It was transferred by Edhie Baskoro, which is also the chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party faction during the visit to the Instituto Mexicano de Cinematography (Imcine), the official Filming that is part of the Mexican Ministry of Culture in Mexico City (29/7). Browse to continue with the content is familiar, the most important function of IMCine is to produce national films, exhibitions and promotions of Mexican films, Providency Conservation, to audio -visual education. This institution supports film projects through open calls (open calls). Anyone who has a film project can register to get financial support. Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of film festivals and the use of digital technology to build the future of the national film. According to him, art, culture and creativity are a bridge of humanity. “Mexico and Indonesia, two countries rich in history, meet a noble spirit that cannot be bought: beauty, diversity and identity,” he explained. He then expressed his hope that Indonesia and Mexico could establish different collaboration on the creative field, especially theater. “We really hope that there is a collaboration between Indonesia and Mexico, ranging from joint cultural festivals; cooperation of film, animation and traditional music, the exchange of artists and creative students; to promote our tagline ‘Wonderful Indonesia’ and inclusive creative economy (inclusive creative economy),” he explained. “I believe that we can increase collaboration through a film festival that includes works from the two countries. This festival can be a good platform to introduce Indonesian and Mexican films to international audiences,” he said. The Democratic Party Deputy Chairman also expressed his great appreciation for the Mexican Ministry of Culture, especially Imcine who was willing to open a dialogue and collaborative space. “We express our gratitude and appreciation for the Mexican Ministry of Culture (Imcine), which opened a space for dialogue and internation cooperation,” he said. Furthermore, he expressed his appreciation to Mexico for his contribution in the Indonesian entertainment industry through the presence of Cinepolis Cinema. “We do not forget, we also expressed the maximum appreciation for Mexico for their contributions and confidence in the Indonesian entertainment industry through the presence of Cinepolis Cinema Network. This shows Mexico’s betting to strengthen the Indonesian film ecosystem in terms of infrastructure and access to the public,” he explained. (AKD/EGA)