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Kannada film industry in urgent need of Government financial support and subsidies: P. Sheshadri, Director of Kannada film December - 1

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Expressing his concern over the depleting number of films in Kannada film industry P. Sheshadri, director of the Kannada film December 1 said that Government should come forward to extend financial support and subsidies for regional films in India. He added that Kannada film industry had a glorious time during 1970s and 80s , but is now passing through a low phase which need enhanced Government support for its revival.

Niveditha, the lead actress of film was optimistic that the Kannada film industry will touch a new high once again. She said that people are ready to watch good Kannada films. She also expressed her happiness to get a chance to be the voice of downtrodden women in the film December-1.

The film December-1 is a political satire when the Chief Minister officially visits a poor family specially selected to host a dinner and overnight stay for him in its humble abode. The visit is a great success with photo-shoots, interaction with press and local leaders, dinner and wide media coverage. But the family itself is neglected, faces embarrassments and gets a raw deal, driving it to despair.

P. Sheshadri said that the rural marketing of good films is the need of the hour. He said Gram Panchayats and Varta Bhawans could be used as a platform for this purpose. He said that Kannada film like Lucia has shown a new way of crowd funding for making of films by independent film makers.

 

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First Published: Nov 27 2014 | 8:20 PM IST

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