Unraveling Piracy: Enforcement of Film Copyright in Indonesia's Digital Era

Seger Santoso (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Kasih Bangsa)
M. Reza Saputra (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Kasih Bangsa)
Siti Masitah (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Kasih Bangsa)
Shinta Amelia (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Kasih Bangsa)

Optimal: Jurnal Ekonomi dan Manajemen
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): Maret: Jurnal Ekonomi dan Manajemen

This study investigates the issue of film piracy in Indonesia and the efforts to enforce copyright in the digital era. The primary focus is on the case of "Mencuri Raden Saleh," which illustrates the detrimental impact of piracy on the national film industry, including financial losses and impediments to innovation. This research also evaluates the effectiveness of law enforcement measures and highlights the importance of public education and cross-sector collaboration in combating piracy. The findings provide strategic recommendations to strengthen copyright protection in Indonesia in the face of digital era challenges.