CANACONA
Amid concerns raised over the proposed Film City project in Loliem-Polem village, the Loliem-Polem Comunidade firmly believes that an entertainment industry will give the village a major boost in all-round development once Film City becomes a reality in the village.
Providing a list of benefits to the State in general, and Loliem village in particular, Loliem-Polem Comunidade President Vishwajeet Varik said, “The Loliem film city with its multiple products can act as catalyst for economic and cultural development, making them valuable assets for the State’s growth.”
“The Loliem Film City will assist in direct and indirect employment creation. It will help in Skill Development, will give a further boost to tourism, and definitely help in infrastructure development, provide economic and fiscal growth. It would also be powerful tool for a cultural exchange between Goa and other States and Countries.”
The Comunidade, which owns land on the eco-sensitive Bhagwati Plateau, has granted its approval to offer 250 acres of land to the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) on a 99-year lease period to set up a Film City.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Varik justified the Comunidade’s nod to the Film City project in Loliem in the interest of people and future generations of Loliem.
Varik said the Film City Loliem will feature products like pre-production studios, shooting locations, backlots, post-production studios, VFX and CGI studios, supporting infrastructure, commercial space, event and concert venue, film school and accommodation units for the crew, production team and the actors.
EMPLOYMENT
In employment creation, The Loliem Comunidade president said the development of a Film City and film school would create a significant number of jobs in the film industry, including in areas such as production, post production, marketing, and distribution.
“A Film City requires a range of technical jobs, such as lighting technicians, sound engineers, set designers, carpenters, musicians and visual effects artistes. A technical training institute will be an integral part imparting training in lighting technicians, sound engineers, set designers, and visual effects artists, who can be later absorbed in this Film City itself, and will have an opportunity of employment at national and international level.”
“Opportunities in hospitality and tourism, transportation and local businesses are enormous. Job opportunities for instructors, administrators, support staff and the students post completion of their courses. Overall, the Loliem Film City is tentatively expected to generate direct employment to over 5,000 people in various segments,” said Varik.
He also said a film school for aspiring filmmakers and other professionals would train over 2,500 students in the first 5 years in films and other productions.
