The committee will look into the problems of the film industry and also seek for resolutions of those problems. Representatives from the Film Development Board, Nepal Film Producers Association, Nepal Film Directors Society, Nepal Film Association, Nepal Film Journalists Association and Nepal Film Actors Association will comprise the committee and leading the committee will be the head of the Audio Visual and Broadcasting department of the Ministry.[break]
The committee can invite advice and suggestions from film journalists, actors and experts from the film industry as per the needs. It has to prepare the process and criteria for the implementation of the draft for the national film policy within two months.
Kharel said, “There were some similar committees formed earlier so before jumping to any direct conclusion for the draft on our own, we will review the demands of the past committees. Our main focus is to elevate the film industry and look for ways to make it viable and take it to the international level. We will also see to the requests of the different organizations within the industry.”
Dharmendra Marwaita, Chairman of Film Development Board, said that the time frame meant that things could be quite hectic for the seven member committee. “The committee was formed yesterday, and will be meeting soon to discuss and list the important features that we can add to the policy.”
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