Bollywood hopes to collaborate with Israel on films
Monday, 11 July 2011, 19:35 IST
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From Harinder Mishra Jerusalem, Amid Bollywood''s growing popularity in Israel and the industry''s insatiable appetite for foreign locations, search for new themes and markets, Indian filmmakers are visiting Israel to participate in the Jerusalem International Film Festival (JIFF) to explore joint ventures and scout for location sites. "I have visited all the important film festivals in the world and have always dreamt of visiting Israel, especially Jerusalem," senior delegation member Supran Sen, Secretary General of the Film Federation of India said, adding, "I am fascinated by this visit. " The eight-member Bollywood delegation will be meeting leading directors and producers from the country and tour Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Masada and the Dead Sea, with an eye on locating attractive filming sites. "We from India come with our strengths, to learn of your strengths, so that we can collaborate and take our love and passion for cinema to the next level," said Shirish Kunder, Producer and Director of Three''s Company Productions. The delegation will meet with Israel''s Deputy Foreign Minister, Danny Ayalon, Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai, and other influential figures across the political and social spectrum. "I find that Israelis and Indians both have strong family bonds. I look forward to a heightened creative interaction," said Producer Sundeep ''Bobby'' Bedi, founder of Kaleidoscope Studios. The only actor in the delegation, Aftab Shivdasani, also expressed excitement about the visit. "I am extremely happy that I finally have the opportunity to visit Israel and especially the Jerusalem Film Festival. I look forward to getting a taste of the vast and awe-inspiring history of Israel," said Shivdasani. The Bollywood delegation is visiting Israel at the invitation of Project Interchange and American Jewish Committee (AJC). .
Source: IANS
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