WEBBER VOLUNTEERS FOR VACCINE TRIAL
you are able to do on a shoot.”
Shooting in the country would require permissions from various states and that could be a hassle. There are many countries that would be extending invites for shoots to many Bollywood films and many more films will head out, feels trade analyst Atul Mohan.
“The shoot of Salman
Khan’s Radhe is pending and they might make some alterations in the script and also find a suitable country and location to shoot. If situation is not favourable in the country, why waste time here,” Mohan says, adding that at least this way, filmmakers can keep their projects ready for when theatres reopen.
Shifting of shooting locations would also depend on the story of the film. “If some countries have opened up totally, then of course, shoots can move to those places. But it would all depend on the story. There are some films
which have to be shot in the country if they are heartland-based stories,” says Shibasish Sarkar, CEO, Reliance Entertainment.
There are other countries, too, where a lot of Bollywood productions can move shoot to, including Australia and
New Zealand, along with Europe. “Shooting overseas becomes economical as there are a lot of subsidies given. I’m sure many European countries will be welcoming film crews. Even films that have a budget of ₹10 to 20 crores, will end up saving 15- 20% by shooting abroad” says trade expert Joginder Tuteja.
Bellbottom co-producer Monisha Advani says that all of Emmay Entertainment’s shoots are happening exactly where they were intended to pre-lockdown. “Bell Bottom, was always intended to be shot in the UK and has proceeded as planned. Likewise, we hope to resume our other projects in Mumbai, Rajasthan and Lucknow soon. Prep is on full swing as we mobilise crew members for each of these units,” she says.
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has volunteered for a Covid-19 vaccine trial and claimed he will “do anything” to prove that theatres can reopen.
Webber announced the move on Twitter and received high praise from those in the theatre and acting industries, reports CNN. He wrote, “I am excited that tomorrow I am going to be vaccinated for the
Oxford
Covid-19 trial. I’ll do anything to prove that theatres can reopen safely.”