Jakarta, 30th JANUARY 2025, – IMAX® and MD Pictures, an MD Entertainment Company, are excited to announce their continued partnership with the highly anticipated release of PABRIK GULA, directed by Awi Suryadi, which will be released nationwide on Lebaran 2025.
During a Press Conference to launch Pabrik Gula’s official IMAX poster & IMAX’s trailer hosted by MD Pictures, Preetham Daniel, Vice President of Theatre Development, India, Southeast Asia, Korea, Australia & New Zealand expressed excitement about the flourishing collaboration between IMAX and MD Pictures. “I’d like to thank MD Pictures and Mr. Manoj Punjabi for inviting me here today,” Preetham said. “We’ve been steadily growing our partnership with MD Pictures for several years, and it’s been a privilege to work together again on creating unforgettable cinematic experiences.”
This partnership was first solidified in 2022 with the record-breaking success of KKN di Desa Penari in Indonesia. Recognizing the immense potential of the local language content market, IMAX and MD Pictures joined forces to launch the first ever Filmed for IMAX movie from South East Asia “Badarawuhi Di Desa Penari”. Building on that momentum, IMAX is now thrilled to collaborate with MD Pictures to deliver yet another IMAX cinematic experience through ‘Pabrik Gula’.
Manoj Punjabi, Producer and CEO of MD Entertainment, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration: “Our partnership with IMAX has allowed us to elevate Indonesian cinema to a global stage, and Pabrik Gula is the next step in that journey. This film is a unique blend of suspense, drama, and cultural storytelling, and there’s no better platform than IMAX to bring it to life. We’re excited to share this project with audiences and to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in filmmaking.”
Awi Suryadi, Director of Pabrik Gula, highlighted the creative vision behind the film: “Pabrik Gula is a story that has intrigued me since its inception. It’s a dark, immersive narrative that delves deep into mystery and emotion. With IMAX’s unparalleled technology, we’re able to amplify every detail—from the stunning visuals to the spine-chilling soundscapes. I’m thrilled for audiences to experience this film in a way that truly does justice to its scale and intensity.”
“There’s no better way to watch this film than with the massive screen and signature sound that IMAX delivers,” Preetham added. “We’re excited to offer audiences an exclusive first look at the trailer and the IMAX-exclusive artwork, right here on our screen.”
IMAX’s commitment to enhancing the cinematic experience through cutting-edge technology aligns seamlessly with MD Pictures’ dedication to producing high-quality, impactful films. With Pabrik Gula, audiences can look forward to a thrilling new chapter in the ongoing collaboration between IMAX and MD Pictures.
About MD Pictures
MD Pictures, an MD Entertainment Company, is a leading film studio based in Jakarta, Indonesia. As the first publicly listed film company on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), MD Pictures has been at the forefront of the entertainment industry for over two decades. Since its establishment in 2002, MD Entertainment has evolved into Indonesia’s most prolific media powerhouse, backed by a fully integrated production system and state-of-the-art facilities that cover the entire content creation pipeline. MD produces films, television, OTT programming, music, and animation — repeatedly setting industry benchmarks. With a vast library of over 200 feature films and 14,000 hours of content, MD has built a legacy of groundbreaking, award-winning productions. Notably, all intellectual property (IP) rights for MD content are wholly owned by the company.
In 2022, MD Pictures released “KKN: Curse of the Dancing Village”, which became the highest-grossing Indonesian film of all time, surpassing 10 million viewers. This monumental success has further propelled MD onto the global stage, forging international partnerships and bringing Indonesian cinema to Hollywood premieres. Continuing its expansion, MD acquired and launched MDTV in early 2025. With this acquisition and the ownership of its own distribution platform, MD has reinforced its dominance in television, drama, and digital content, bringing high-quality storytelling to even broader audiences.
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Astrid Suryatenggara (astrid@mdentertainment.com)
