Film Promotion Fund to promote Indian Films in International Film Festivals
Q. Which of the following are the aims of the Film Promotion Fund?
1) Promote Indian Films in International Film Festivals
2) Develop World Class studios in India
3) Develop areas in India specifically for Film shooting- Published on 02 Nov 16a. 1
b. 1, 2
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 1
- Government has taken a new initiative to create a Film Promotion Fund to promote Indian cinema in the International Film Festivals. This initiative would help independent filmmakers to promote their work across the globe.
- The Government efforts to project India as a soft power and Filming Destination has been a win-win situation so far, in terms of attracting global stakeholders from various quarters of film industry to India as well as Indian films, expertise and talent being accepted globally at international festivals.
- Film Promotion fund would provide financial assistance to the films which would be selected in any competition section of an International Film Festival of repute or being India’s official nomination to the Academy Awards under Foreign Film Category for promotional activities.
- Directorate of Film Festivals has been designated as the nodal agency for implementing this initiative based on the recommendations of a panel of experts constituted by the Government.
