In the 45th IFFI, more than 13,500 delegates are participating as against the seating capacity of around 2500. This requires the capacity to be at least doubled for which assistance from central government is expected in the coming budget to create infrastructure. This was disclosed by Shri. Shankar Mohan, the Director, Directorate of Film Festival of India and IFFI while addressing Mid-Fest press briefing today.
He said that this year many outstanding films were received which needed more space to reach out to the maximum audience but this capacity constraint is likely to be met with repetition of screening of the films. Replying to a query, Mr. Mohan said that IFFI welcomed films from across the world till the last days, as denial of them was not possible, in view of the fierce competition among different film festivals.
As regards competition segment being put in the second half, Mr. Shankar Mohan said, it was a conscious decision to ensure that awardee film makers are available to receive their respective awards in the ceremony.
He said that this year many outstanding films were received which needed more space to reach out to the maximum audience but this capacity constraint is likely to be met with repetition of screening of the films. Replying to a query, Mr. Mohan said that IFFI welcomed films from across the world till the last days, as denial of them was not possible, in view of the fierce competition among different film festivals.
As regards competition segment being put in the second half, Mr. Shankar Mohan said, it was a conscious decision to ensure that awardee film makers are available to receive their respective awards in the ceremony.
