# Jakarta Seeks Regional Film Hub Status, Cites Busan as Model

Jakarta is pitching itself as a regional film hub and pointing to Busan as a model for industry growth. The effort signals Indonesia’s ambition to attract film production, investment, and cultural attention. It matters for Southeast Asia’s media landscape but has limited immediate global impact.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/jakarta-pitches-regional-film-hub-busan-model-1236917279/) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:18:54 +0000