MUMBAI: With an aim to woo the international buyers, filmmakers from Saarc nations will participate in National Film Development Corporation’s (NFDC) Film Bazaar 2010 with their films.
“To continue the age old tradition of improving trade relations between the Saarc nations, NFDC has invited projects from these countries this year,” NFDC officials stated. The officials claimed that for the very first time film projects from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be part of Film Bazaar.
In yet another highlight this year, Film Bazaar will organise industry screenings for filmmakers for the first time to showcase their films to potential producers, distributors, agents, buyers and representatives of international film festivals.
The state-of-the-art screening facility will have multiple screens of 12-seater theatres and will have digital and 3D compatible projection to portray their work in its complete essence. “This will also help the international buyers to make informed and quick decisions on the various projects they are interested in. These theatres have been set-up in collaboration with UFO Moviez,” an official added.
Film Bazaar 2010 will be held from 23 to 26 November on the sidelines of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2010 in Panaji.
The Film Bazaar has grown and gained wide popularity since its inception in 2007. Last year, over 350 delegates from 22 countries had attended Film Bazaar.
