Asia Forward

Highlighting forward thinking ideas on US-Southeast Asia. We bring you straight-talk conversations with leaders, experts and change makers about Southeast Asia’s growth and what it means for U.S. audiences. Produced by VINSY Group LLC.

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Asia Forward

Episodes (12)

Thu Jul 9th Can Indonesian Films Go Global? | Asia Forward | Episode 12
Jun 25th What U.S. Businesses Should Know Before Entering Southeast Asia | Asia Forward | Episode 11
Jun 11th Why Education is Strategic for the U.S. and Southeast Asia | Asia Forward | Episode 10

Asia Forward

Jul 9, 2026
34 minutes
31 MB

Indonesian animated feature “Jumbo” became the highest-grossing animated film in Southeast Asia, drawing millions of viewers at home and bringing new attention to the country’s animation talent. Can other Indonesian films replicate Jumbo’s commercial and international success? In this episode of Asia Forward, host Ledy Simarmata sits down in Jakarta with Angga Dwimas Sasongko, film director, producer, and founder and CEO of Visinema Pictures, the studio behind “Jumbo.” They discuss what the film’s success says about Indonesia’s movie industry and whether Indonesian films can reach a wider global audience. “Jumbo” was made with a budget of...

Asia Forward

Can Indonesian Films Go Global? | Asia Forward | Episode 12

Asia Forward

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