Bihar Film Pavilion Draws Strong Investor Interest at Goa’s Film Bazaar

The Bihar State Film Development and Finance Corporation (Department of Art, Culture and Youth) pavilion at the Webs Film Bazaar, the third day of the 56th International Film Festival of India being held in Goa, attracted filmmakers, artists, producers, and film industry figures. Investors have expressed keen interest in investing in Bihar's film industry. The pavilion was formally inaugurated on this occasion. Present at the inauguration were Pranav Kumar, Secretary of the Department of Art, Culture and Youth and Managing Director of the Bihar Film Corporation, Ruby, General Manager of the Bihar Film Corporation, renowned actor Manoj Joshi, actor Darshan Kumar of the upcoming Hindi feature film "Tiya," actress Neetu Chandra, actor Vikas Kumar, IMPA President Abhay Sinha, producer Sagar Srivastava, and director Rao Devendra Singh.

Pranav Kumar (IAS), Managing Director of the Bihar Film Corporation, stated that there is a provision for grant incentives for films shot in Bihar. Additionally, a one-window system has been adopted to facilitate filming. Bihar is a state with immense potential in the field of arts and culture, and the government is constantly striving to provide a strong foundation for film, culture, and the creative industries. He stated that Bihar's participation in prestigious platforms like the Goa International Film Festival strengthens the state's positive image nationally and internationally.

After the inauguration, actor Manoj Joshi praised the initiatives taken by the Bihar State Film Development and Finance Corporation Limited and the Department of Art and Culture to develop the film industry. He said that Bihar is very beautiful, and that the Maurya Empire was established in Bihar, from where India expanded and the country emerged in an organized form. Shooting in Bihar will definitely attract every filmmaker. Bihar is excellent for photography. He expressed his commitment to developing the film industry in Bihar.

Actor Darshan Kumar, sharing his experience of shooting in Bihar, said that the 40-day shooting in Balkami Nagar was no less than paradise. The people here are very nice. He said that the people who came to watch the shooting in Bihar were disciplined and fully cooperative. We had erected a huge set, which is why people flocked to see it. He added that one advantage of shooting in Bihar is the clean environment. He added that it was the people's love that brought him eggs and pure cow's milk. He added that the love he received during his filming in Bihar has made him want to shoot every film in Bihar. He stated that Bihar has no shortage of beautiful locations and that in the future, filmmakers will turn to Bihar because of the administration's full support and the availability of all the facilities. He stated that in the future, there will be a lot of shooting in Bihar, and he is also encouraging his fellow actors to shoot in Bihar.

On this occasion, actress, model, film producer, and theater artist Neetu Chandra said that films made in Bihar's local languages, such as Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi, must receive audience support. He added that Bihar's artists and filmmakers must come forward to develop the film industry in Bihar. He said that the film industry in Bihar will only survive if films made in local languages ​​are encouraged.

Actor Vikas Kumar, while discussing Bihar's film industry and film policy with Managing Director Pranav Kumar, expressed his plans to shoot a film about Bihar next year. Pranav Kumar stated that there is freedom to make films on any subject in Bihar, but one must ensure that negative statements about Bihar are not deliberately made.

Sagar Srivastava, producer of the film "Tiya," said that shooting in Bihar is like repaying a debt to one's motherland. He said that the administration provided full support from the start of filming to wrapping.

The film's director, Rao Devendra Singh, said that Bihar has no shortage of stories. It is a state full of diversity. Films of all kinds can be shot here.

Ruby (IAS), General Manager of the Bihar Film Corporation, also discussed the potential of the film industry in Bihar with film industry members who had come to the Bihar Film Corporation pavilion. He said that film shooting in Bihar is increasing employment opportunities, and that the subsidies and facilities have increased investor attraction.

On the occasion, Abhay Sinha of the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPAA) said that Bihar has beautiful locations. He was especially pleased when the film policy was implemented in Bihar last year, as he himself is from Patna, Bihar. He appealed to all producers associated with IMPAA to plan their film shooting in Bihar.

Meeting with representatives of the OTT platform Stage, Pranav Kumar discussed the possibilities of working together and said they would further develop a detailed plan so that films made in Bihar can be released easily.

Parmita Munshi, director of the Bengali film Ami Jokhon starring Hema Malini and Caveman, has agreed to produce a suspense thriller web series in Bihar in January next year.

Mr. Sinha visited the Film Corporation pavilion. He said that after the film shooting started in Bihar, the opportunities for post-production have also increased, which is creating new opportunities for a large number of film editors, sound designers, as well as cinema workers working behind the scenes.