JAKARTA, thewasesanews.com – The Film Workers Union Federation of Indonesia (FSPPI) strengthened its national leadership through a National Consolidation Meeting, officially establishing the executive architecture of its Central Board while bringing together Southeast Asian labor movement activists and academics at the FSPPI Secretariat in Jakarta, Wednesday (August 5, 2026).
​This landmark meeting serves as a strategic milestone in appointing core executive officers, department heads, and establishing the Board of Trustees, Advisory Board, and Board of Experts as the primary pillars of the organization.
​The establishment of this national leadership structure is designed not merely to fill administrative posts, but as a comprehensive consolidation of all film workers regardless of their profession, background, or institutional affiliation.
​FSPPI stands as a collective home dedicated to promoting professionalism, democracy, social justice, and the protection of labor rights across the entire value chain of the Indonesian film industry.
​Through this consolidation, FSPPI reaffirms its position as an independent organization possessing strong leverage in policy-making processes concerning the future of the national film industry.
​The General Chairperson of FSPPI emphasized that the establishment of this federation represents a strategic step toward strengthening workers’ bargaining power within national industrial development.
​”We firmly believe that the Indonesian film industry will never become a truly advanced industry as long as its workers remain in a vulnerable position. Therefore, FSPPI exists with one conviction: Indonesian cinema must be backed by a strong Film Workers Union. A strong union is not merely an organization, but the foundation for building protection, welfare, professionalism, and dignity for all film workers. That strength can only stem from unity, solidarity, and the courage to collectively fight for workers’ rights. I invite all Indonesian film practitioners to dismantle the divisions that have fragmented our strength and join hands in building a movement capable of delivering real change. When film workers unite, we build not only the future of our workforce, but also the future of an Indonesian film industry that is more equitable, professional, dignified, and globally competitive,” stated FSPPI General Chairperson, Dr. Rizal Djibran, in Jakarta, Wednesday (August 5, 2026).
A key highlight of the meeting was the integration of several senior labor movement activists from Southeast Asia who have been involved since the inception of FSPPI’s core concept.
​The extensive experience of these regional activists in labor advocacy and international networking serves as a major force in expanding FSPPI’s reach at both regional and global levels.
​The Deputy General Chairperson of FSPPI explained that the birth of this federation is the culmination of an extensive process rooted in rigorous research into labor conditions across the creative sector.
​”The struggle to transform the paradigm of film workers is not a journey born overnight. This transformation was further reinforced in 2024 through the establishment of the Film Development and Research Institute (LP3), which served as an incubator for ideas, studies, and new directions toward a more equitable film ecosystem. Out of this process emerged the Blueprint for the Indonesian Film Ecosystem and the Film Workers Union Federation of Indonesia (FSPPI), demonstrating that change must be built on a strong, knowledge-based organization that stands firmly with workers. We also deeply appreciate the attention and support from several international creative workers’ federations who view this struggle as part of a global movement to elevate the protection and dignity of creative sector workers. This reinforces our conviction that the cause of Indonesian film workers has become part of international dialogue and solidarity,” stated FSPPI Deputy General Chairperson, Zulfikar.
To solidify the organization’s intellectual and research foundation, FSPPI has appointed three Professors and three PhD holders across various academic disciplines to its executive leadership and advisory boards.
​The involvement of these academics ensures that FSPPI’s advocacy strategies are grounded in scientific research, empirical data, and systematic cadre development in the digital era.
​The synergy among labor movements, academics, practitioners, and regional activists is expected to yield worker-centric policies, encompassing employment security, social protection, and decent working standards.
​FSPPI maintains that a thriving film industry is measured not only by the artistic quality of its productions, but also by its respect for the rights, safety, and welfare of the crew behind the scenes.
​This national consolidation serves as a stepping stone for the organization toward its upcoming strategic milestones, including a national declaration, the establishment of regional branches, and the expansion of partnerships with government institutions and international allies.
Source: Activity Press Release of the Film Workers Union Federation of Indonesia (FSPPI)
