Decades since its emergence in Indonesia in the late 1950s, the local dubbing industry continues to progress along with the development of the film industry and technology.
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The road to making it in the Indonesian film industry is one with many challenges. But why? TFR spoke with people from the industry who are making their marks in it despite the many hurdles and tribulations.
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While we shall not judge a book by its cover, maybe we can judge a country by its fashion? More than any other countries, Japan’s unique fashion is a reflection of its one-of-a-kind culture and creativity.
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It is not without good reasons that there are more music festivals than ever. But how will these festivals evolve in the future?
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There has been a recent upsurge of retailers such as Sonderlab, HGL, ASAU and Masari Shop, that specialise in the curation of local brands and designers, which enables them to thrive and steer the fashion industry towards economic sustainability.
If there was one overarching theme for Jakarta Fashion Week 2024, it would probably be love.
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Entering the 5th year of TFR's founding, TFR feels it is time to present an event that celebrates its strongest community: the visual arts community. So here comes the Jakarta Doodle Fest (JDF)!
The vast development of the Indonesian movie industry is marred by the lack of skilled film crew, while the existing crew is struggling to make ends meet.
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As the global modelling industry now prefers authentic models, Indonesian models are in an advantageous position.
Guerilla outdoor cinema or layar tancap has existed in Indonesia since the 20th century. When the cinema industry went through a massive technology transition, many layar tancap providers bought used equipment from cinema chains.
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Digital comics are slowly replacing traditional comics. The ease of access makes digital comics, or webcomics, have their own target readers.
K-pop has seen unprecedented growth across the world. Their widespread appeal has also swooped the fashion world, influencing their devout fans to exercise their purchasing power.
Indonesian wastra or traditional cloth is one of the legacies in the form of handicrafts that have been passed down from generation to generation and reflect the richness of Indonesian culture.
For years, documentary films have served as a tool to relay crises in various sectors to the general public and a wider audience. Many believe that documentary films give the average person access to crucial information about global, social and political issues they might not otherwise be exposed to.
Aside from the understanding of the limitations on artistic freedom, collaboration among relevant authorities is also a key to create regulations that are no longer limiting artists. Transparency is crucial to achieve this.
The brand has become synonymous with peak luxury, yet its origins and history are less known. Thus, TFR aims to look back on what made the brand what it is today, and most especially the insiders’ guide to Hermés.
In the past, all posters looked rigid with the same template; the party’s colour and logo were the only differentiators. But now, such an approach is no longer preferred as developments in technology, culture and the characteristics of each generation demand campaign poster designs to adapt to current trends.