NFDC plans to launch its OTT soon: Apurva Chandra
Chandra, the Secretary of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India, was speaking at the FICCI Frames 2023
The National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) soon will be launching its Over The Top (OTT) platform to showcase films that don't get space in the market.
Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India while speaking at FICCI Frames said, "We also hope to come up with NFDC's own OTT as a platform to showcase those films that don't get space in the market so that young talent gets a chance to showcase its talent."
He added, "Through NFDC, we need to finance projects and give support to young filmmakers who don't have access to funds otherwise."
He also said shared that the government is working to soon bring an Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic (AVGC) policy and create an AVGC Mission.
Addressing the 23rd edition of FICCI FRAMES, Chandra said, “Animation, visual effects and graphics are areas which have tremendous potential. With the establishment of the AVGC Task Force and the creation of a national policy for AVGC, India will be well on its way to becoming a global leader in the AVGC industry.”
Highlighting the untapped potential of the Indian Media and Entertainment industry, the Secretary pointed out, “There is still a world left to be captured by the Indian Media and Entertainment industry. The world is interested in Indian stories and Indian culture.”
He further assured the industry of support from the government: “The government would like to be facilitators and supporters of the media and entertainment industry so that it reaches the world stage. We would like to work with the industry to set up more and more institutes so that more manpower comes on board in the industry.”
Chandra added that the government is in the works to set up a National Centre for Excellence operational in Mumbai by next year.
Commenting on the Cinematograph Act, the Secretary said, “The Cabinet has recently approved the revamp of the Cinematograph Act so that strict actions can be taken against piracy. The act is likely to be introduced in the Monsoon Session of the Parliament. We hope to get it passed soon.”
“This (Cinematograph Act) will give direct powers to the government to take action against websites showing pirated films,” shared the secretary.
