New Zealand Prime Minister and Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark, and Minister of Finance Michael Cullen announced Tuesday that New Zealand and India have agreed to negotiate a film co-production agreement.
Cullen is currently visiting New Delhi.
According to a press release from New Zealand government, the aim of the proposed film co-production agreement is to expand and facilitate film co-production to benefit film makers in both countries, and to develop cultural and economic exchanges.
Under the proposed treaty, filmmakers from both countries would be able to pool resources to create films which will benefit both countries financially and culturally.
Films made jointly by New Zealand and Indian producers would also qualify as works with national status in both countries, making them eligible for government support and facilitation.
Many Indian screen productions have used New Zealand as a location in recent years, and Helen Clark said "we now want to build on those connections to help make screen productions which are genuine partnerships between the two countries."
"There is good potential for co-operation between the Indian and New Zealand industries. Many Indian screen productions have used New Zealand as a location in recent years," said Clark.
Source: Xinhua
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