Beyond Outsourcing: Towards the Future of Indonesian Animation in the Asian Creative Landscape
Recent Indonesian animated films are no longer targeting only the children’s market with simple visual quality. Jumbo became the highest-grossing film, attracting 10 million viewers. At the same time, local animation studios have started to invest more time and resources to produce 3D animations with visuals that meet global standards. However, the animation cinema ecosystem is still not fully supported by a consistent audience or government regulations that accommodate the needs of animators. This situation has sparked widespread discussions both on social media and within film circles about the importance of quality and creative processes in animation production. This discussion will explore the experiences of animators in their journey to secure a rightful place for animated films within Indonesia’s film ecosystem.
Schedule
Jadwal
Venue: Lotus Ballroom ARTOTEL Suites Bianti – Yogyakarta
Date: Monday, 1 December 2025
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Admission Fee: Free
Speaker:
Pembicara:
Cicis Martantio
Visinema Studios
Chrisnawan "Mas Cicis" Martantio is an Animation Director at Visinema Studios /Visinema Animation, and one of the creative minds behind two of Indonesia's most successful family animation titles: Nussa and Jumbo.
Known for his cinematic, heartfelt, and emotionally honest storytelling, Mas Cicis has a passion for creating animated stories that bring families closer. His work on "Nussa: The Movie" (2021) helped elevate the standard of Indonesian animation and won the 2021 Citra Award for Best Animated Feature. Most recently, he continued making history with "Jumbo" (2025), which became the highest-grossing Indonesian film of all time.
Mas Cicis believes animation is a language of emotion, one that can entertain, teach values without preaching, and celebrate Indonesian culture with pride. Beyond his films, he actively nurtures young talent and advocates for collaborative, world-class storytelling in Indonesia's growing animation industry.
Fikri Ediputra
CEO Little Bunns Studio
3D Animation artist with a strong eye for detail, experienced in crafting high-impact visuals for commercials, feature films, and digital content. Driven by a passion to transform ideas into polished animated pieces that elevate stories, captivate audiences, and achieve meaningful results
Moderator:
Ita Sembiring
RUS Animation Studio
Has published more than 20 novels and short film scripts. Produced several short films and achieved success at several festivals. Currently serves as CMO at RUS Animation. Remains active in writing and teaching in various places.
