Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) and the Republic of Indonesia Film Censorship Agency (LSF RI) establish film cooperation, censorship, and socialization of independent censorship culture, to implement independent learning in the era of separate campuses. The signing of the MoU was held at the UMSU Auditorium – Jl. Kapten Muchtar Basri No. 3 Medan City, Thursday (17/3).
Establishing this collaboration is essential and related to film development in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic. The media for showing films deemed strategic as one of the public spectacles no longer only includes cinemas. Because it is Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming video media, almost all of which do not comply with the rules of the film censorship agency.
Prof. Dr. Agussani, MAP, remembers past film censorship in theaters, “I still remember, when there were clippings, it was compelling. But, until now, technology has been growing. It cannot be separated from film sensors and how to use them.” He hopes that collaboration with film censorship institutions can give students an understanding to be more competent in choosing shows.
UMSU and Indonesian Film Censorship Institute Sign MoU “We are openly ready to cooperate, in terms of training involving students and LSF RI policies by the education,” continued Prof. Agussani. He also briefly introduced the journey of UMSU and students involved in the entertainment world, such as Nesa Aqila, Indah Nevertari, etc.
Welcoming this hope, the Head of Commission 2 for Legal Monitoring and Advocacy LSF RI, Dr. Ahmad Yani Basuki, M.Si, explained the existence of LSF RI, which has existed since 1916. According to him, the fact of LFS RI is crucial because it involves the culture and presence of the country.
UMSU and Indonesian Film Censorship Agency Sign MoU “Thank you and very proud for the amazingly kind welcome. The collaboration between LSF RI and UMSU is crucial. The task of LSF RI is to protect the public from the negative effects of films so that the films shown are under the law and state philosophy. This task cannot be done alone and must be collaborative,” said Dr. Ahmad. He advised that development and change are a necessity. Still, something must not change, namely the shared responsibility for the nation and state.
UMSU and Indonesian Film Censorship Institute Sign MoUAlso present were Faculty Leaders at UMSU, Head of the LFS Data, Reporting and Publication Sub-Commission, Dra. Rita Sri Hastuti, Chair of the LFS Dialogue Subcommission, Noorca M Massardi, and UMSU students.(Pny)
