Baim Wong Receives LEPRID Award, Reveals Secrets to Maintaining Film Quality

"From a reliable source, at first I thought this award was just a joke or maybe there was a mistake, but it turns out this award is indeed for me. It is true that every time I work, I always focus. I want everything to be perfect," said Baim Wong when met in Jakarta, Thursday (20/11/2025).

Baim's success as a producer and director was not achieved instantly, but through high standards of perfectionism. He views film not merely as entertainment, but as a work of art that demands deep detail in every aspect of its production, from artistic elements to scriptwriting.

"In every job I do, I never want to be careless. It has to be good. From the director, artistic designer, producer, to the actors, everything is very detailed. The directing and writing work incredibly hard," he said.

In every project he works on, Baim ensures that he is fully involved to oversee the quality. This is evidenced by the achievement of the film Sukma, which successfully garnered 7 nominations at the Indonesian Journalists Film Festival (FFWI) 2025, including for Best Film and Best Director.

"All my works, when making a film, start from the most basic stage until completion, from A to Z. That's my way of making a good film; I don't want to blame others," he asserted.

Collaboration with top actors like Christine Hakim and Luna Maya in his works is also Baim's strategy to elevate the level of Indonesian cinema. Nevertheless, he acknowledges that audience support is his main fuel to continue innovating and exploring new genres. "Thank goodness, my films are appreciated by Indonesian audiences. This means a lot and motivates me to create new works that are better. Hopefully, these works can be enjoyed by many people and provide benefits," he concluded.

This achievement further solidifies Baim's position as a film creator capable of competing at both national and international levels. The award from the institution initiated by Paulus Pangka, SH is hoped to be a source of motivation for other filmmakers to continue creating.