“Make your film in UP” policy showcased at Cannes

BCR NEWS (Uttar Pradesh): Uttar Pradesh is all set to mark in International market as after Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav’s new film policy “Make your film in UP” which has drawn many film producers to the state. And now after creating buzz and waves in Bollywood, Uttar Pradesh’s film policy emerging a new destination for filmmakers, the state government is promoting its cinema policy at the Indian pavilion of Cannes International Film Festival. The UP Film Development Council promoting its cinema policy to all well-known producers and directors of the World. Many Producer and director have shown their keen interest in UP state. Countries like Canada , France , UK, USA has expressed their desire to work in the state.  This is the first time for Uttar Pradesh to attend any film festival and they are looking forward to partner with foreign filmmakers through their film development council for co-producing movies that will be shot in the state.

Uttar Pradesh Film Development Council member, Mr. Vishal Kapoor met US, UK , Netherlands and Europe ‘s top filmmakers Reshen Lewis Smith , Christopher , Robert and Martin who came into the Indian pavilion to gain information about the UP policy for the new films.  Vishal Kapoor said, ” “UP’s participation in the international film festival will enhance the state’s image at the global platform. This will not only attract foreign tourists to UP but also increase job opportunities”.

Vishal also formed that the new hub of filmmaking credit goes to UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who not only understood the potential in this area but also prepared to its consistent policy. Thus, the result is outstanding and world cinema is changing attitudes towards the state. “There is tremendous scope to develop UP as an attractive movie shooting destination”, Vishal Added.