Film Act would be introduced soon: Minister Gurung

Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has said the film bill, prepared to amend and integrate laws related to film, would be introduced soon.

At the National Film Prize and Award distribution ceremony organised by the Film Development Board at the Office of the President on Monday, Minister Gurung mentioned that the bill, tabled in the National Assembly, would be introduced with the suggestion and consultation of all sides concerned. He pointed out the need to publicise the country’s natural beauty and cultural diversity through films.

Minister Gurung opined that there would be a contribution of film to the gross domestic product if it could be established as an industry.

“Film can create employment along with publicity if it is developed as an industry. It can help make the country prosperous by contributing to the economy. We believe that our activities, including the construction of a film studio, film acting, will help establish the film sector as an industry”, he said.

On the occasion, different awards, including the Film Lifetime Achievement Award, Film Award, were presented as wel,l and 10 people were honoured for their contribution to the film sector. Likewise, a film technician was honoured posthumously.

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