Indywood Film Carnival 2017 returns to Hyderabad with its 3 rd edition
20.01.2017, Hyderabad: The Ministry of Telangana and Indywood Film Carnival Team co-organized a press meet at the Telangana Secretariat on 20 th January 2017. During the press conference, Founder Director of Indywood Film Carnival, Shri Sohan Roy, officially announced the launch of the 3 rd edition of Indywood Film Carnival. The event will be scheduled from December 1 – 4, 2017 at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.
Being one of the most film friendly and fastest growing cities in the country, Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana and the newest state of India (formed 2014), was once again chosen to conduct the 2017 edition of the carnival. Indywood Film Carnival Founder Director, Shri Sohan Roy stated that it was the overwhelming response of the crowd, unconditional support and guidance from the Ministry and the mesmerizing locale of Ramoji that prompted Indywood to come back again to the same venue. Honourable Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri. K Chandrasekhar Rao and Minister of Cinematography, Shri Talasani Sreenivas Yadav; have once again reaffirmed their support and assistance to the third edition owning to the tremendous response and appreciation received by the carnival from all corners of the film industry last year.
Along with the much awaited launch, the policy recommendations proposed during the second edition of the film carnival were also submitted to the honourable government to take necessary actions and initiate new policies for different industries. Attended by more than 200 powerful investors from Maritime, Medical, CSR and Media sectors; the meet encouraged initiation of promising business ventures, major business deals and revolutionary collaborations which can contribute to the overall development of not just an industry but of our entire nation. Enlightening panel discussions were also conducted during the meet to unfold the blue print for the development of the country, Telangana state and the entire entertainment industry. The policy recommendations were deduced from the opinions of experts from speakers from around the globe which were congregated at the end of the event.
After the record breaking success witnessed by the past two editions of the film carnival, the 3 rd edition aims to be 3 times bigger than its forerunner in magnitude and in terms of participation of national and international delegates. Breaking conventional finesse and embracing the unique cultural and linguistic diaspora, Indywood Film Carnival 2017 will celebrate Cinematic Brilliance and shall incorporate more unique sessions, interesting rendezvous with the eminent filmmakers, exciting film trade and business opportunities, networking sessions and entertaining programs. Indywood Film Carnival is also proud to be associated with veteran filmmaker and director, Shri Shyam Benegal as Festival Director for All Lights India International Film festival (ALIIFF), who would undoubtedly confer further experience and value to the event.
All Lights India International Film Festival 2017 (ALIIFF) shall showcase 250 movies from 60 countries including 75 red carpet screenings, 150 films in short film corner, 15 awards in Golden Frame Award categories. Spread across three times the floor space, Indywood Film Market 2017 (IFM) shall also expand its horizons this year and witness participation of 300 exhibitors, 5000 trade delegates, 500+ potential investors, and over 300 international dealmakers. Besides exhibition encompassing various verticals of film industry, the market shall also include special country pavilions, regional pavilions and bestow excellence awards in 8 categories.
Indywood Talent Hunt, the next generation platform to stardom shall judge 2500+ talented artists for the final round in 19 different categories. Enthused with the spirit of entertainment, competition and learning, this is one of a kind event that marks the beginning of a new journey for every individual to realize their dreams.
As part of the successful investor’s meet, the foundation for the most powerful ‘Investors Consortium’ consisting 2000 Indian corporate and multi millionaires was also laid during the last event. This upcoming consortium is initiated to successfully execute the 100 targets set by the US$10 billion Project Indywood. This revolutionary forum shall allow members to meet, interact and join hands to venture into creative and potential projects and convert their branding budget as investments with minimum risk and maximum branding. They shall work together to integrate the entire Indian film industry as a self sufficient entity and work towards a common goal to transform this industry as World’s no: 1 in all aspects.
Year after year, Project Indywood is moving one step closer to fulfil its 100 set targets. As part of the same, Shri Sohan Roy declared the launch of ‘Indywood TV’, an exclusive TV channel to promote film and film festival culture worldwide.
Indywood Film Carnival is a revolutionary step initiated under Project Indywood to revamp the entire Indian film industry in 5 years. Designed truly in line with honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' policy, Indywood aims to integrate the fragmented Indian film industry and envisage Innovative technology applications, world class infrastructure and new business models to bring about sweeping and revolutionary changes in the production, screening, and marketing strategies as well as the business model of the Indian cinema.
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