Foreign companies intending to produce films in Indonesia is obligated to proceed the following:

The relevant foreign company must submit an application to the Department of Culture and Tourism c.q. the Directorate of Film, through any Indonesian Representative Office in its respective country. The application shall have the following attachments:

a. Data of the corporation, the crews and their positions

b. Copies of passports of the foreign personnel involved

c. Synopsis

d. Schedule and locations of shooting

Each application is subject to administrative examination by the Evaluation Team; and the result of such examination shall determine whether or not approval to be granted.

Such Evaluation Team is a forum, known as the Clearance House, comprising of officers representing the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of laws and Human Rights, the Department of Culture and Tourism, and other related authorities

In this regard, the Department of Culture and Tourism c.q. the Directorate of Film is entitled to issuing the filming permit and providing assistance during the production. Add ress for correspondence is:

Approval and or refusal of such application shall be issued at the latest 7 (seven) working days upon completion of all requirements.

For the smooth process of filming in some certain areas, foreign companies producing film in Indonesia must be accompanied by an appointed supporting team.

"Certain areas" as mentioned above, shall be determined by the Directorate of Film.

Such respective foreign company is obligated to submit a copy ofthe film produced in Indonesia in the form of Betacam Video, to the Government of Indonesia c.q. the Department of Culture and Tourism, for non-commercial purpose.

Crews of foreign companies while conducting activities within the jurisdiction of Indonesia , are obligated to respect the local norms and traditions, as well as to conform with the prevailing laws and regulations.