New Delhi, Nov 21 (Agency) India will soon become a hub for film shooting, co-production, and technology partners in film industry, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur said on Sunday. “International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has become a platform for film directors from all over the world to showcase their work. I am sure, India will become a hub for co-production, post-production, film shooting and also for the technology partners”, he said. Speaking on the sidelines of Red Carpet for the Opening film of IIFI 53 and World Premier of Austrian Director Dieter Berner’s film Alma and Oskar, the Minister said that every year, the festival is becoming bigger and bigger.
“This year there are many premieres. 280 films from more than 79 countries are being exhibited in IFFI this year. It speaks volumes about what we have done so far,” he added. Thakur said this is the first time, an opening film is being screened before the opening ceremony in IFFI. “Every year we are trying to do something different- from 75 Young Creative Minds of Tomorrow initiative to world premieres. We look forward to more participation from international film professionals,” the Minister added.