Showcasing its film policy Uttar Pradesh Government has launched a project “Make Your Film in UP” inviting producers and directors to shoot their next film in Uttar Pradesh and avail the concessions offered by the government.
This message was delivered during the Film Festival held in Mumbai from October 29 to 31. Member of Film Development Council Vishal Kapoor represented UP in that festival along with joint secretary of UP Film Festival Dinesh Sehgal.
“UP Government has launched its film policy under which it plans to give concession to those who shoot film in the state. The theme of this policy is Make your film in UP. Utilise this opportunity and shoot your next film in the state,” Kapoor told film makers in the meeting.
Noted film producer Bonny Kapoor declared that he would shoot his next film in UP. He thanked Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for extending help to the unit during making of the film Tevar. “UP can be producers and directors delight. More movies should be shot in this state,” he said in one of the meetings.
Another film producer Madhur Bhandarkar has also promised to shoot his next film in UP. “The government there (in UP) promotes film making. We should avail the opportunity provided by the state,” he said..
Kiran Rao thanked Chief Minister for waiving entertainment tax from PK.
UP Government had set up a stall in Movie mela held at Mehboob Studio in Bandra. Noted film directors and producers visited this stall.