Jakarta, 22 April, 2026 – The Festival Sinema Australia Indonesia 2026 will be held across 11 cities in Indonesia. The government welcomes this annual event as a platform to strengthen collaboration within the Indonesian and Australian film industries through knowledge exchange, talent development, and expanded creative networks.
Deputy Minister of Creative Economy, Irene Umar, served as one of the speakers at the launch of the FSAI 2026 series at CGV Pacific Place, Jakarta, on Wednesday (April 22, 2026).
“FSAI serves as a space that brings industry players together to connect and open up opportunities for collaboration,” she stated.
The film industry holds significant economic potential, extending beyond production and exhibition into various value-added sectors. The Deputy Minister emphasized that FSAI acts as a bridge connecting creative industry players from both countries to foster broader cooperation.
“A single film can expand into other sectors such as licensing and derivative products. This highlights the vast economic potential it can generate. Collaboration opens wider access—not only to domestic markets but also to global ones. This aligns with our goal of positioning the creative economy as the new engine of growth,” she added.
Meanwhile, Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Roderick Bruce Brazier, noted that FSAI, now in its 11th year, reflects the sustained cooperation between the two countries in the creative sector. Taking place from May 8 to 23, 2026, the festival will be held in Jakarta, Manado, Semarang, Medan, Bogor, Makassar, Surabaya, Kupang, Banjarmasin, Mataram, and Yogyakarta.
“FSAI has evolved into a collaborative platform that connects Australian and Indonesian filmmakers while reaching audiences across multiple cities,” he said.
The festival will feature film screenings, masterclasses, and capacity-building programs for industry players and creative communities. This year’s lineup includes seven main films—five from Australia and two from Indonesia, Rangga & Cinta and JUMBO. FSAI will also showcase short films by alumni of the Australia Awards as part of efforts to strengthen creative talent.
The Ministry of Creative Economy views FSAI as a strategic initiative to enhance international collaboration, build talent capacity, and expand the global distribution of Indonesian films. FSAI 2026 is expected to drive concrete partnerships between Indonesian and Australian industry players, particularly in co-production projects and broader international market access, strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of Indonesia’s creative economy ecosystem.
The Deputy Minister was accompanied by Director of Film, Animation, and Video, Doni Setiawan.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of Communications Bureau
Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency
