LONDON — The U.K. and Indian governments have inked a deal that will
enable a long-gestating bilateral film co-production agreement to come
into force.
As
a direct result of the treaty, which will make U.K.-Indian
co-productions eligible for national status in both countries, it is
expected that up to 10 co-productions will be made within the first two
years.
Under the deal, the U.K. Trade & Investment
government business support org will run a series of workshops for
Indian filmmakers who are interested in co-producing with the U.K.
These will take place in June, September and November this year, and in
February and March next year.
“Aside from the clear economic
benefits to filmmakers, the treaty also aims to increase the diversity
of filmmaking, giving filmmakers the opportunity to tell new stories
that reflect our shared history and culture,” commented John Woodward, chief executive officer, U.K. Film Council.
The
U.K. is a key territory for Indian cinema, with Bollywood pics often
breaking into the box office top 10 thanks to boffo screen averages.
Former
Secretary of State Tessa Jowell and Shri P.R. Dasmunsi, Indian Minister
of Information, signed the main body of the agreement in New Delhi in
December 2005.
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