Jumbo is an animated feature from Visinema Pictures. After going through a long production process, this movie will be released soon. Releasing on Eid 2025, the animated film Jumbo offers some interesting facts that make it worth your wait.
Jumbo tells the story of Don, a big kid who is often underestimated. The story follows his journey through a talent show. With high-quality animation and voice actors from well-known Indonesian actors, this movie hopes to be a memorable entertainment option for the whole family.
Fun Facts about Animated Movie Jumbo
1. Ryan Adriandhy’s Directing Debut
Ryan Adriandhy is famous as a comedian who presents smart and interesting material. He won the title in the Stand Up Comedy Indonesia (SUCI) competition in 2011.
In addition to his career as a comedian, Ryan is also an animator. Now, he will launch his directorial debut through the animated film Jumbo.
2. Production Process up to 5 Years
Ryan Adriandhy, who serves as the director of the animated film Jumbo, has been working on this project since 2019. After a five-year journey, the movie is finally complete. Ryan explained that the animation process took quite a long time, as everything started from scratch.
“Why did it take 5 years? A live action movie is recording, yes. So the person already exists, the world already exists. Then you turn on the camera, the director says action, the scene is recorded. Meanwhile, animation is from nothing and must be made,” Ryan Adriandhy said, quoting IDN Times.
Ryan added, “In animation, for one second in the movie, 24 frames have to be made. That’s what makes it take so long.”
3. Involving More than 200 Indonesian Creators
In an effort to bring high-quality animation from Indonesia, Jumbo involved many creators from various parts of the country. Novia Puspa Sari, who served as producer, stated that this project has been a long journey and has deep meaning for everyone involved.
“This five-year journey has truly been a valuable and meaningful experience for all parties, especially for the hundreds of creators who have contributed. In the process, they poured their hard work, dedication, and love into creating this work,” Novia Puspa Sari said as quoted from Kompasiana.
On the other hand, Ryan Adriandhy, who serves as Head of Animation Development at Visinema Studios as well as a writer and director, said that Jumbo was entirely made by Indonesian creators. More than 200 creative professionals, such as animators, technical engineers, musicians, and visual artists, contributed to the film’s nearly five-year production process.
4. The reason behind the name Don on the main character of the animated movie Jumbo
Despite his nickname Jumbo, the main character in this movie is named Don. This name was chosen in an interesting way, as an anagram of the word “fairy tale.”
“Why is his name Don? Because his name is Don, he has a gang, and he reads fairy tales,” Ryan said with a laugh, quoted by IDN Times.
5. Voiceover Cast Involves Top Musicians and Actors
The animated movie Jumbo features an array of musicians and actors, as well as very talented voice actors. Ariel Noah lends his voice to the character of Don’s father, while Bunga Citra Lestari voices Don’s mother.
In addition, Angga Yunanda plays Atta, the older brother of Don’s friend, and Ariyo Wahab and Cinta Laura voice Meri’s parents. The movie also involves several child voice actors, such as Quinn Salman, M. Adhiyat, Yusuf Ozkan, Graciella Abigail, and Den Bagus Sasono. Interestingly, this movie is also Prince Poetiray’s debut in the world of voice acting.
6. Maliq & D’Essentials Perform the Ost of Jumbo Animated Movie
The next interesting fact about Jumbo is the original soundtrack. The movie presents the legendary song “Kumpul Bocah” as the theme song or original soundtrack (OST), which this time is sung by the music group Maliq & D’Essentials.
With a touch of new and more interesting arrangements, this song is expected to add enthusiasm and create a warm atmosphere for the audience.
In addition to being a voice actor, Bunga Citra Lestari also contributed a song to the movie, Always “Ada Di Nadiku”.
7. Aired in 17 Countries
Launching Kompasiana, Jumbo will hit theaters during Lebaran 2025. In addition, this will be the first animated film from Indonesia to be released globally in 17 countries. The Minister of Creative Economy also confirmed this. You can read the full information in Government Guarantees Jumbo Animation Film to be Screened in 17 Countries.
This achievement is a source of pride for the animation industry in Indonesia, as well as showing that the quality of animation in the country continues to improve and is able to compete at the international level.
