A.P. will bring comprehensive film policy, Minister tells delegation of producers
The Minister met a delegation of film producers at the Secretariat here, where they submitted a document outlining industry challenges. The producers sought his intervention to arrange a meeting with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan to discuss industry problems and the development of 24 key sectors. Durgesh assured them he would facilitate such a meeting in the first or second week of September after formulating detailed proposals.
The discussion covered shooting permissions, new film releases, and infrastructure needs such as studios, dubbing theatres, and re-recording facilities. Durgesh said the government would support projects that enhance industry infrastructure.
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On Nandi awards, the Minister said the Chief Minister had taken a decision to present them this year and that the format would be designed to benefit the industry. He said producers expressed different views on whether Andhra Pradesh and Telangana should select the awards jointly or separately, and promised to take the matter to the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister for consideration.
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