Prof Mattoo lauds
FTII-DIPR collaboration for bringing renaissance in JK’s filmmaking craft
SRINAGAR,
MAY 14: A concluding event marking the culmination of Film Appreciation Course
viz-a-viz 'Foundation Course in Still Photography' and 'Course in Screenplay
Writing' organized by FTII Pune and DIPR J&K was held at Media Complex
Auditorium, Polo View, here today.
Advisor
to Chief Minister, Prof. Amitabh Mattoo was the Chief Guest on the occasion
while Director FTII Pune, Bhupendra Kainthola was the Guest of Honor.
Managing
Director JKPDC, Dr Shah Faesal, Deputy Director News Radio Kashmir Srinagar M
ATantray, Course Director Screenplay Writing Vadahi Sanchati, Course Director
Digital Photography Bharat Kanaray, faculty member FTII Faheem Mulla, Editor
Kashmir University, Muslim Jan, University Teachers, media professionals,
filmmakers, artists besides students and their parents were present on the
occasion.
As
part of the event, Certificates Distribution Ceremony was also held for the
students who underwent these innovative courses organized to introduce the interested
local youth to the craft and nuances of film making.
The
event was marked by presentation of short films and photographic works created
by participants during the said courses.
Speaking on the
occasion, Prof Mattoo appreciated the joint efforts by DIPR and FTII in
organizing these courses in all regions of the state. He hoped that such
courses will bring about a renaissance in film making craft in the
region. He congratulated the participants for successfully completing the
courses and asked both the institutions to carry forward the mission.
Addressing
the participants, Prof. Mattoo assured every possible help from the state
government to the DIPR in providing opportunities for skill development of
youth of the state in the media.
Director
FTII Pune, Bhupendra Kainthola said that the response for these courses in the
state has been phenomenal. He said that looking at the enthusiasm
regarding the craft in the state, FTII in coordination with DIPR and other
state institutions will increase its outreach in the state and organize many
such courses.
He
hoped for long lasting association with the state and its people with a hope to
give rise to a full-fledged, independent media/film industry in the region.
"These
short courses are open for people of all age groups and can provide working
professional with opportunities to upgrade and sharpen their skill-set. We
invite participation across sectors, industries and will work with the state
institutions in this regard", he added.
Director
Information, Muneer-ul-Islam while addressing the students advised them on
taking full advantage of these opportunities being made available for them in
their home turf.
'Better
you put your stories in your own words, rather than letting others present your
stories for you', he advised the students.
He said that
efforts are underway to organize additional allied courses in the state and
DIPR will be in the forefront for revival of this industry in the region.
The
participants underwent training under these courses also shared their
experiences and hoped that such opportunities will be provided to the young
aspirants of the state in future too.
On the
occasion, a musical presentation of cultural songs were also presented by the
artists of Information & Public Relations department.
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