India offers opportunities to foreign film producers
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The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) in India is looking at promoting itself as a complete film making destination among foreign film producers.
Speaking at the Cannes International Film Festival, K Chiranjeevi, Union Tourism Minister said, “We try constantly for creating new opportunities for the International filmmakers, to access diverse Indian location as well as production and post-production facilities. Our country represents immense vibrancy and enthusiasm waiting to be captured on global cinema screens.”
Referring to the single window clearance system, to facilitate film shooting and making in India, Chiranjeevi said that Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Tourism, will work in tandem in simplifying the procedures and fast tracking multiple clearances that are required for shooting. He said “Our endeavor is to offer the film makers best of the facilities. I take this opportunity to invite every director, every producer and every actor to India.”
The Minister also had detailed discussion with Aureli Fillipeti, Minister for Culture in France, Gilles Jacob, President of Cannes Film Festival and Aung Li ,Director of the film “ Life of Pi” to promote India as a filming destination.