In a decision which would help the youth of the state to get opportunity in the tinsel world, Pune (Maharashtra) based Film and Television Institute of India has decided to start ‘ Film Appreciation Course’ in Dehradun. A decision regarding this was reached in the meeting of the Uttarakhand Chief Minister (CM) Trivendra Singh Rawat and Director FTII Bhupindra Kainthola at the residence of the former here on Saturday.
As per the understanding the experts from FTII, Pune would impart training on film and various issues related issues during the five day long course. later, similar courses are proposed to be held in Almora and Tehri.
In the meeting the CM said that FTII is a renowned institution and instructed state government officials to draft a proposal in so that the youth of the state are benefited from the premier institute. He said that FTII with the support of Uttarakhand Film Development Council could conduct short term course for youths. The CM said that youths from Uttarakhand are very talented and have proved their mettle in the field of arts and culture at national and international level and FTII can play an important role to groom them.
Rawat added that it is his government’s vision to provide training to youths to excel in the field of films and arts.
The FTII Director, Bhupindra Kainthola confirmed that the institute has decided to hold ‘Film Appreciation Course’ with the support of Uttarakhand Film Development Council in Dehradun from June 6 to June 10. He hoped that that the talented youngsters of the state would get benefitted from the course.
Kainthola added that a script writing course would be conducted in Dehradun in the month of July, this year. Additionally, courses on acting, digital photography, digital film production, imaginary script writing for TV serials, still photography and film making and acting courses have also been designed for young children. Kainthola also visited state information office located at Ring road for selection of place to hold the five day course in Dehradun.
The media advisor to Chief Minister, Ramesh Bhatt, and Information Department Additional Director Anil Chandola welcomed Kainthola and presented a memento to him.
In his recent interaction with youths through ‘ Dev Bhoomi’ dialogue, the CM had said that national level institutions would be invited to Uttarakhand to the youths technically sound.