RRI.CO.ID, Tangerang - The Indonesian Ministry of Culture has officially endorsed Layar Digi, a digital-based micro-cinema concept. During a visit to the facility in Gading Serpong on Thursday, March 5, 2026, Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, hailed the innovation as an "out-of-the-box" solution to democratize film distribution beyond major metropolitan hubs.

Indonesia currently faces a significant gap in screen availability, which often limits the reach of national films. Layar Digi aims to fill this void by using smaller commercial spaces to deliver high-quality cinematic experiences in areas without conventional theaters.

During the visit, officials attended a teaser screening of the animated film Knight Kris to experience the visual and audio quality of the micro-cinema format. Despite the smaller seating capacity, Layar Digi maintains professional digital projection and sound standards.

Minister Fadli Zon emphasized that this model could potentially reach the district (kecamatan) level, ensuring that accessible venues match the growing domestic market for Indonesian films.

“This is an extraordinary innovation. It fills the existing empty spaces where there are no cinemas in the regions, opening many opportunities for the community to watch films in a theater setting,” Minister Fadli Zon said, as quoted by the ministry's official website.

Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya added that the timing of this launch is ideal, given the rising production quality of Indonesian cinema. He noted that many regional governments have specifically requested expanded screen access to bolster local creative economies.

“If this is focused on, it won’t be long before this becomes one of the largest cinema networks in Indonesia,” Teuku Riefky remarked.

Rahayu Saraswati Djojohadikusumo, President Commissioner of PT Teknologi Layar Digital, explained that the project is designed to strengthen the synergy between the "upstream" (production) and "downstream" (exhibition) sectors of the industry. She noted that the initiative also aims to re-introduce classic Indonesian films to younger generations in remote areas.

“Our hope is to support and encourage the creativity of the nation's children. This also creates new jobs in the creative sector,” Rahayu Saraswati added.

Following the pilot phase in Gading Serpong, Layar Digi plans a phased rollout to various regencies and cities across Indonesia. By collaborating with local businesses and strategic partners like Alfamart and the WIR Group, the network seeks to become a pillar of Indonesia’s "soft power" through cultural distribution.

The initiative is expected to provide a dedicated platform for local filmmakers who often struggle to secure airtime in major cinema chains dominated by international blockbusters. ***