# Indonesian film industry trends and initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-film-industry-trends-and-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-01T16:23:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Indonesian film industry is experiencing diverse developments across commercial and state-supported sectors. The horror genre remains a dominant economic force, driven by cultural myths and supernatural folklore. This trend is exemplified by the upcoming release of ‘Kuasa Gelap: Perjanjian Darah’, a sequel utilizing IMAX technology that focuses on Catholic exorcism rituals.

Simultaneously, the Indonesian Ministry of Culture has initiated the 2026 Heroic Narrative Film Production Program. This government program has selected 20 films, including seven features and 13 shorts, to depict historical events from the 1945–1950 period. Minister of Culture Fadli Zon stated the initiative aims to “strengthen the national film ecosystem and preserve the nation’s collective memory” by highlighting historical struggles through cinema.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Indonesia's Ministry of Culture selects 20 films on heroic history

Indonesia's Ministry of Culture has selected 20 films, including seven features and 13 shorts, to depict heroic historical events from 1945–1950 to strengthen national memory and the film ecosystem.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-ministry-of-culture-selects-20-films-on-heroic-history

### 2026-09-30: Indonesia horror film industry thrives on cultural myths and economic viability

Horror films remain a dominant force in Indonesian cinema, driven by cultural myths, psychological appeal, and low production costs, exemplified by the upcoming IMAX sequel 'Kuasa Gelap: Perjanjian Darah'.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-horror-film-industry-thrives-on-cultural-myths-and-economic-viability

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