Uttar Pradesh film city to also have an institute in its belly

LUCKNOW: In what comes as good news for youths in the state aspiring to make a career in film production and acting, the UP government has decided to set up a film institute spread in 40 acres of land within the proposed film city in Gautam Budh Nagar.

According to a government press release, “Training will be imparted in various genres related to film and TV production such as direction, production, choreography, editing, screenplay writing and sound recording, and also learning the nuances of acting.”

Talking about making Film Citya a new destination for the entertainment industry, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday described the establishment of the film institute fulfilment of a dream of the youth.

The chief minister said was reviewing the action plan for the development of the film city. A report by the world class consultant ‘CBRE’, selected for the development of the film city, and officials of Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) was submitted to the chief minister on the occasion.

Yogi said all the necessary resources were available for the film city, which will be developed on 1000 acres and include all the dimensions related to film, TV, OTT production. Not only this, arrangements will also be made for VFX, animation and gaming industry.

Establishment of theme-based amusement parks will make the film city a tourist destination.

The chief minister said reputed filmmakers, directors, studios, technicians of the world should be consulted to make it a truly world class destination. He said efforts should be made to start shooting there by 2022.

The chief minister directed the officials to execute various projects of Film City on PPP mode.

Representatives of YEIDA and CBRE were present during the presentation along with additional chief secretary, Information, Navneet Sehgal.