Hollywood team in Pakistan to highlight rich culture
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Minister Atta Tarar says Hollywood production on Pakistan will be a milestone
ISLAMABAD (APP) - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday the production of Hollywood film on Pakistan’s culture would give people around the world an opportunity to know more about the country and highlight its soft and positive image.
He stated this during a meeting with members of the Hollywood production team visiting Pakistan to shoot an international film on Pakistani culture.
He said the film produced by the Hollywood production team would be an important milestone for the Pakistani film industry.
In the meeting, discussions were held regarding the great cultural heritage and history of the country, including the preparation of a film based on Pakistani culture. The minister also apprised the Hollywood production team of the progress in the film industry in the country.
He thanked the Hollywood production team for deciding to produce a film on Pakistani culture. “It is a great honour for our culture and people,” he said, adding Pakistan was a country with a great cultural heritage.
“Our history, literature, music, and art are unique and appreciated worldwide,” Tarar maintained. The minister said he believed that this film would give the world a new opportunity to see the beauty and diversity of Pakistan.
While throwing light on the measures taken by the government for cinema revival, he said it was the only industry in Pakistan that enjoyed tax amnesty.
He said foreign filmmakers were also given concessions on joint film and drama projects with local producers. For this, the condition of shooting 70 percent of the film in Pakistan was applicable to promote business activities including tourism and culture.
He said through screen tourism, Pakistan has conveyed its narrative to the world. The minister assured the team to provide full support and cooperation.
The Hollywood production team thanked the minister for the cooperation and hospitality they received in Pakistan.
They said they were inspired by the great cultural heritage and people of Pakistan. “Pakistan has huge filmmaking potential, we are committed to helping the local industry to grow”, they remarked.
The delegation comprises James MC Milan, Andrew James Fiero, Luisa Iskin, Sadia Ashraf, Badr Ikram, and Mashal Saqib.
