MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA. FILMING IN INDONESIA shooting guide 2015 - 2016 Indonesia Film Directory FILMING IN INDONESIA 2015 - 2016 // DISCLAIMER This publication is intended as general guide and reference for filming in Indonesia and the information it contains has been compiled from many resources. List of companies and business or individuals are intended as a sample only and are not to be read as a full or comprehensive list or resources or providers of services to the film industry in Indonesia. Inclusion in this publication is no way implies any affiliation with, or endorsement by, the Republic of Indonesia, the Directorate of Film Industry Development or anyone involved in the production of this book. All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct at the time of publication. However, as information is subject to change, user should not rely on the veracity of the information without checking with the relevant authorities, companies, businesses or individuals, or obtaining professional advice. Some of the materials reproduced in this book may be subject to copyright protection. Therefore, no part in this publication may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system or copied or transmitted in any way, or adapted for film or other media, without prior written permission of the copyright holder. Advisor : Didik Suhardi Project Leader : Maman Wijaya Coordinator : Kholid Fathoni First Editor : Prima Duria, Nina Nurfalah Second Editor : Wellem Pongtuluran, Suharyoko Content Writer : Eddy Saputra, Heri Kusnadi Administration : Bobby Fernandez, Ismail Project Manager : Wiwit Marzuki Photographers : Yannis R. Pratasik, Juferdy, Aldo, Sonny Seniawan, Ferry Rusli, Hendri Robinson, Syamsul Hadi Content and Photo Editor : Rachmi Fazari, Deliana Olivia, Restydwi K Design and Layout : SyZyGy Productions Jalan Keramat no. 3A, Cilandak Timur Jakarta Selatan 12560 T : +62 21 789 2764, 912 72490 F : +62 21 789 2764 W : www.syzygyproductions.biz Printing : Phoenix Communications T : +62 21 781 3212 E : [email protected] WELCOME MESSAGE In order to increase the cooperation between countries in the film industry, filmmaking activities and natural resources in Indonesia is an interesting phenomenon to offer. This book you are reading is a directory—specifically for foreigners—who wish to shoot films in Indonesia. It also provides many supporting data to describe Indonesia and the development of film industry in the country. Indonesia deserves to be counted as a filmmaking destination for many reasons. As an archipelago country, Indonesia known for having famous magnificent sceneries, exotic cultural diversity, and a very conducive film ecosystem to support any filming activities. Blessed with more than 17.000 islands, Indonesia is a home for 254 million populations. Prof. Dr. Muhajir Effendy, Drs., M.AP Minister of Education and Culture The growth chart of film produced in Indonesia continues to rise. The number Republic of Indonesia of film titles distributed across theatres in Indonesia is even exceeding to 215 in 2015 and 316 in 2016 (or more than 10% in the last 10 years according to Compound Annual Growth Rate). Some of which is a collaboration with foreign film creative. The arrival of foreign creative for filmmaking purpose is as much as coming from 202 countries in 2015 and 251 in 2016. Blockbuster films such as Eat Pray Love starring Julia Roberts, The Raid, Black Hat, and Half World are some of the example of foreign films using Indonesia as the shooting location in the last 10 years. Rumor even has it that a famous Hollywood ex producer, Mario Kassar, has seal the deal as the Executive Producer of Foxtrot Six, a science-action film which will be produced in Indonesia. Along with the existing development, Indonesian Government continues to keep the filmmaking industry collaboration with the foreign creative increase. Some efforts have been made, such as the simplifying of permit procedure and assistance of providing shooting facility, both relating to the equipment or local labor who wishes to be involved, also enhancement of other services, such as hotel accommodation, transportation, etc. The chance of collaboration related to the arrival of foreign film workers to Indonesia now is expanded. There is no more limitation for co production or film market like how it was. Moreover, the foreign investment for all type of film business is also open up to 100%. Foreigners are welcome to establish film companies in Indonesia, starting from production, providing technical service, trading, distributing, to film archiving. With the wide-open chance for foreign investment in film industry, it is expected that the cooperation between Indonesia and other countries could be intensified. Various achieved development shine a light for the future of Indonesian film industry. We warmly welcome you fellow creative people to Indonesia for the collaboration. Sincerely, Prof. Dr. Muhajir Effendy, Drs., M.AP Minister of Education and Culture Republic of Indonesia 4 TABLE OF CONTENT // CHAPTER I ABOUT INDONESIA 01. Geography 10 02. Climate 10 03. Demography 11 04. Transportations 11 05. Accommodations 12 06. Culinary 13 // CHAPTER II FILM INDUSTRY IN INDONESIA 01. Local Industry 16 02. Talented people 17 03. Emerging market 17 04. Indonesia As a Strategic Location to Shot 17 05. Numbers of International Productions Shot in Indonesia 18 // CHAPTER III LAW AND REGULATION TO SHOOT IN INDONESIA 01. Law & Regulation to Shoot in Indonesia 26 02. Embassies and Consulates 38 // CHAPTER IV FACILITIES, RESOURCES & PRODUCTION SERVICE COMPANY 01. Production Houses 62 02. Production Services 64 03. 2D-3D Animation Studios 67 04. Audio Post Production 68 05. Film Associations in Indonesia 68 | Filming in Indonesia 2015-2016 5 TABLE OF CONTENT // CHAPTER V Location 01. Beaches & Bridges 72 02. Landscape, Underwater & Mountain 73 03. Islands 75 04. Mines, Urban, Traditional Markets & Temple 77 05. Villages 79 06. Historical Sites/Buildings 81 07. Old Cities 84 08. Seaports 85 09. Canyon, Waterfalls & Lakes 86 // CHAPTER VI CULTURE 01. Traditional Attire 92 02. Ceremonies 94 03. Traditional Event 96 04. Handicrafts 98 05. Dances 100 06. Local Cuisine 102 // CHAPTER VII BEHIND THE SCENE Behind The Scene 106 // CHAPTER VIII INVESTMENT IN INDONESIA RULES AND regulation Investment In Indonesia Rules and Regulation 118 Filming in Indonesia 2015-2016 | CHAPTER I About INDONESIA Total of endemic 812 (165 species of mammals, 397 species of bird, 150 species of reptile, 100 species of amphibi) Coastline 95.181 Km Total of archipelago 17.500 (13.466 officially registered—with a name) Total of population DEMOGRAPHY OF 254 million INDONESIA Total of ethnic group 1.128 groups Total of local language and dialect 748 languages and dialects 10 | ABOUT INDONESIA ■ ABOUT INDONESIA GEOGRAPHY Indonesia is a tropical archipelago comprising of around 17,500 islands, stretched along 5,150 Km2 from west to east, offering unbelievable aerial views, which only about 35% occupied. CLIMATE Being a tropical country, Indonesia has two monsoonal seasons, dry and wet. When it’s rainy season, which currently falls from October to March, it usually but not always, pours. Thus, one of the unsung heroes during production in Indonesia is the rain wrangler whose sole job is to prevent the rain from falling. Indonesia also has relatively high humidity. The temperature usually ranges from, 210C (700F) to 360C (970F), whereas in highland it runs below 200C, offering more subdued color tones. | Filming in Indonesia 2015 - 2016 ABOUT INDONESIA | 11 DEMOGRAPHY Stretching more than 5,150 Km, Indonesia is a bridge connecting Asia and Melanesian culture in the Pacific. Indonesia’s 254 million people, 58% of which live in Java, represent almost 300 ethnic groups. Javanese is the largest one, with almost 748 languages and dialects. Bahasa Indonesia is the country official language, but most urbanites can speak English or at least slip some English in daily conversations. Indonesia is also a youth driven country as 40% of 240 million people are under 20 and 50% are under 29. No Bukit Runciang, West Sumatra wonder then that this creates growth in creative business such as production companies and agencies. TRANSPORTATIONS Railway Airlines Travelling by trains to town and cities in Java and Garuda Indonesia is the country’s flag carrier; Sumatra, not covered by the airlines is irresistible. it flies to the nation’s major cities and across the Not only it gets you there fast, it also allows you to globe. Indonesia’s busiest gateway are Jakarta, see closer paddy fields, rivers and all the nature the nation’s capital, and Denpasar, Bali. offers closer. For more domestic routes, Indonesia has several Sea Travel & Freight airlines such as Lion Air, Batik Air, Citilink, Sriwijaya Being an archipelago of more than 17,000 Air and Air Asia. islands, it only makes sense that Indonesia has comprehensive selection of sea transports and freight services. They offer you a range of passenger ships, including vessels and ferries that can carry around 3,000 persons, as well as convenient and cost effective freight services with total capacity of up to 1,200 tons. Filming in Indonesia 2015 - 2016 | 12 | ABOUT INDONESIA ACCOMODATION There are various types of accommodation that can fit your budget, from top-class hotels to affordable guesthouses and motels (inns). For those who plan to stay for a long period, short-term rental in condominiums and residence hotels are available. For more information, please visit www.thejha.com (Jakarta Hotel Association) or www.balihotelassociation.com (Bali Hotel Association). | Filming in Indonesia 2015 - 2016 ABOUT INDONESIA | 13 CULINARY With the diversity of culture and tradition, Indonesia offers a wide range and vibrant cuisine across the archipelago. Known as the origin land of many exotic spices, it is not a question that the taste of Indonesia is quite rich and flavorful. Many of Indonesian cuisine is claimed to be the world’s best food with rendang in the main list.