"The most important thing is to create better infrastructure without any further loss of time. Today, we are managing with existing theatres and auditoria, which are much below par for such a high profile international event. Fortunately, Government of Goa, have, of late, indicated its resolve to initiate tangible steps to soon create permanent venues for IFFI," Information and Broadcasting Secretary Uday Kumar Varma told PTI.
"I hope this resolve gets translated into visible action. This year, the opening ceremony will take place in a specially constructed air conditioned enclosure which will seat up to 2,000 people," he added.
IFFI 2012 is all set to be inaugurated at a gala ceremony on November 20 in Goa.
"Film festivals of this kind aim to attract the best creative works in cinema from across the globe in the festival as also well known film personalities, actors and directors. IFFI has been consistently working towards enriching the programming contents," he said.
"This year the opening film 'Life of Pi', directed by the legendary Ang Lee, adds significantly to the profile of the festival. We hope to show some remarkable and unusual films in our Competition section, which will showcase 15 films from nearly ten countries.
"The 'Cinemas of the World' section will offer a bouquet of 53 films from 42 countries including 'Amour', the French film that won the Palme D'or at Cannes this year. Likewise the closing film 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' is the latest film directed by Mira Nair and promises to be a big draw," Varma said. (More)