This paper examines the trajectory of Indonesian entertainment, tracing its development from the state-influenced national cinema of the post-independence era to the current proliferation of digital video content. It explores how the democratization of media production through platforms like YouTube and TikTok has shifted the paradigm from "high culture" cinema to a viral, participant-driven culture. The paper specifically analyzes the "Ludic Economy"—where entertainment intersects with play and monetization—and the phenomenon of "Train surfing" videos as a case study of Indonesia's unique viral video culture.
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