Indonesia’s Cinema XXI Nabs Inaugural ICTA CineAsia APAC Achievement Award

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Naman Ramachandran The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) and CineAsia have tapped Indonesia‘s Cinema XXI chain as the first recipient of their ICTA CineAsia APAC Achievement Award, recognizing the exhibitor’s technological innovation and presentation standards in the Asia Pacific region.

The award presentation is set for Dec. 11 during the “Fast Takes on the Future” session at CineAsia 2024 in Bangkok. Suryo Suherman, president-director of Cinema XXI, will accept the honor.

The Empire XXI is the main screening venue of the ongoing Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF). Cinema XXI operates a range of formats including Imax theaters and its premium format The Premiere, equipped with projection and sound systems aimed at high-end presentation.

The chain has established itself as Indonesia’s largest cinema operator over its 35-year history. “On behalf of the entire Cinema XXI team, I would like to thank ICTA and CineAsia for this incredible recognition,” said Suherman. “This award reflects our continuous efforts to bring world-class cinema experiences to audiences across Indonesia.