LSF Introduces Bekasi Students to the Culture of Self-Censorship

Bekasi, September 28, 2026 — To increase young people’s understanding of the importance of making informed viewing choices, the Film Censorship Board of Indonesia (LSF RI) held LSF Goes to School 2026 at Al Fajar Junior High School in Jatiasih, Bekasi, on Monday (September 28, 2026). The program is part of the National Movement for a Culture of Self-Censorship (GNBSM), which educates students on the importance of selecting content that is appropriate for their age classification.

The event began with participant registration, a pre-test, and a screening of LSF’s public service announcements. Students then attended a GNBSM literacy session led by Head of the LSF Socialization Subcommission Titin Setiawati. During the session, Titin encouraged students to develop the habit of selecting content that is appropriate for their age.

“From an early age, you should be able to apply self-censorship to the content you choose to watch. If you are still 13 years old, you should not watch a film classified for audiences aged 21 and above,” Titin said.

In addition to discussing the culture of self-censorship, the program included a session on becoming a responsible filmmaker and a promotion of the film Ghosting. Students also had the opportunity to discuss and ask the speakers questions about self-censorship and the film industry. The program continued with an interactive quiz to assess students’ understanding of the material presented.

Through LSF Goes to School 2026, LSF hopes to encourage the practice of self-censorship from an early age within the school environment. Students are expected to understand audience age classifications and develop the habit of selecting content appropriate for their age, enabling them to become wiser and more responsible viewers. (Michelle Pangaribuan/Tin)