Behind the big screen: Dentons HPRP joins the conversation on the Future of Indonesia’s Film Industry

Dentons HPRP Partner Rio Pasaribu, who heads the firm's Sports and Entertainment practice, joined a focus group discussion convened by Badan Perfilman Indonesia (BPI), the Indonesian Film Board, an independent body established to support the development of Indonesia's film industry. Rio also serves as BPI's Deputy Secretary General for Legal Affairs.

Held on 19 October 2026, the discussion was titled "Lisensi Kolektif dan Hak Mengumumkan: LMKN, Bioskop, dan OTT di Revisi UU Hak Cipta" ("Collective Licensing and Public Performance Rights: LMKN, Cinemas, and OTT Services in the Revision of the Copyright Law").

Drawing on his work in the sports and entertainment sector, Rio contributed the perspectives of film producers and cinema operators, focusing on the business implications of collective royalty collection by the National Collective Management Organisation (LMKN). His contribution highlighted its potential impact on production costs, commercial arrangements, investment recovery, and the sustainability of Indonesia's film industry.

The discussion brought together:

• Fauzan Zidni, Chair of BPI;
• Rio Pasaribu, Partner at Dentons HPRP and BPI's Deputy Secretary General for Legal Affairs;
• Ari Juliano, Advocate and Intellectual Property Law Practitioner;
• Moch. Bigi Ramadha Putra, Secretary General of LMKN;
• Dwi Anita Daruherdani, Chair of the Indonesian Intellectual Property Consultants Association; and
• Suprayitno, Chair of the Indonesian Cinema Owners Association.

The session was moderated by Rommy Fibri, Head of Public Policy at BPI.

The forum provided an opportunity to bring the practical concerns of film businesses into dialogue with other stakeholders as Indonesia considers changes affecting the sector. The discussion will be made available for public viewing on BPI's official YouTube channel.

To ensure the content was relevant to the audience, Rio worked with his team, Senior Associates Josha Ponggawa and Maharani Athina Nelwan, and Associate Thalia Kalista to develop engaging materials drawing on their knowledge and experience in the film industry and intellectual property.

Dentons HPRP is the official law firm partner of BPI, reflecting the firm's commitment to supporting the development of Indonesia's film industry.

For more information about Dentons HPRP's Sports and Entertainment services, please contact Partner under the Key Contact section.

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