| Lembaga Sensor Film | |
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| Headquarters | Jakarta,Indonesia |
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| Website | http://www.lsf.go.id/ |
TheFilm Censorship Board (Indonesian:Lembaga Sensor Film;LSF) is an independent government body responsible for reviewing, censoring, and classifying film and television content in Indonesia. It ensures that all movies, television shows, advertisements, and film promotions meet national content standards before being distributed to the public. By regulating media content, the LSF aims to protect audiences from exposure to inappropriate or harmful content.
The LSF reviews all media content to determine their suitability for public viewing.[1] If the content contains scenes that are considered violent, sexually explicit, politically sensitive, or portrays non-educational themes (e.g. suicide as the solution),[2] the LSF has the authority to require edits and even block the content from release.[1]
The LSF assignsage-based ratings to films that indicate the suitable age group for viewing.[3] The age classification considers themes like violence, language, drug use, and sexual content.[1] The age classification are as follows:[4]
| Indonesian Code | Indonesian Term | English Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU | Semua Umur | All Ages | Suitable for all ages |
| A | Anak-Anak | Children | For children aged 3–12 |
| BO-A | Bimbingan Orang tua-Anak-anak | Parental Guidance-Children | Parental guidance for children |
| BO | Bimbingan Orang tua | Parental Guidance | Parental guidance for children under 13 |
| BO-SU | Bimbingan Orang tua-Semua-Umur | Parental Guidance-All Ages | Parental guidance, suitable for all ages |
| R | Remaja | Teen | For teenagers aged 13–16 |
| 13+ | - | - | Suitable for audiences 13 and older |
| D | Dewasa | Adult | Category is divided into two: 17+, 21+ |
For any content to be publicly shown or advertised, it must receive a Censorship Approval Certificate (STLS) from the LSF.[3] If content fails to meet censorship standards, the LSF issues a non-approval certificate, restricting its distribution to the public.[3] Filmmakers who disagree with censorship outcomes can engage in discussions with the censorship board. If a resolution is not reached, the issue is taken to a higher committee or a fullplenary session.[5]
Since 2017, the LSF has held the Anugerah Lembaga Sensor Film, an annual award ceremony recognizing films and TV shows that uphold censorship standards and national values.[5]
The LSF board consists of 17 members in total, 12 from the public sector with expertise in fields like education, culture, law, information technology, and religion, and 5 from government institutions covering education, culture, communication, religion, and the creative economy. The board elects a chairperson and vice-chairperson; the chairperson oversees LSF operations and represents the institution.[6]
A secretariat, led by a secretary, is tasked with administrative and technical support, handling planning, resource management, and general affairs.[6]