The Indonesian government (Kominfo) is increasingly active in regulating digital content. There have been crackdowns on "online gambling" advertisements disguised as entertainment and bans on certain LGBTQ+ content. Creators walk a tightrope between viral engagement and governmental censorship to keep their "Popular Videos" status.
: High-profile titles like Wregas Bhanuteja’s Levitating (Sundance 2026) and Edwin’s Sleep No More (Berlin 2026) continue to represent Indonesia on the global circuit.
The Indonesian government (Kominfo) is increasingly active in regulating digital content. There have been crackdowns on "online gambling" advertisements disguised as entertainment and bans on certain LGBTQ+ content. Creators walk a tightrope between viral engagement and governmental censorship to keep their "Popular Videos" status.
: High-profile titles like Wregas Bhanuteja’s Levitating (Sundance 2026) and Edwin’s Sleep No More (Berlin 2026) continue to represent Indonesia on the global circuit.